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Polar™ Pickup System
Piezo components convert string vibration directly to signal output and capture arco and pizzicato characteristics.

Independent shopping perspective
A lightweight 5-string electric violin with Polar™ pickup electronics, adjustable ergonomic components, and battery-free active or passive output options.


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Piezo components convert string vibration directly to signal output and capture arco and pizzicato characteristics.
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Active Mode connects directly to low- or high-impedance devices; Passive Mode is for use with a direct box or high-impedance amplifier input.
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A capacitor-powered circuit is charged from an AC outlet rather than with batteries.
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The removable reference bout provides familiar left-hand landmarks.
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Product questions
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Charge the capacitor-powered active circuit for 60 seconds with the supplied charger. It provides up to 16 hours of performance time.
Yes. Passive Mode provides performance capabilities identical to the original NXT when used with a direct box or a high-impedance amplifier input.
Yes. Set screws allow the rock-maple bridge to be adjusted to the desired action height.
No. NXTa instruments are battery-free.
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