Detail 01
Polar Pickup System
A bridge-mounted piezo system with a 2-way switch for lateral or vertical sensitivity.
Product detailSKU #1500000218182
NS DesignWAV4c Series 4-String Upright Electric Double Bass Amber Burst
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A portable 4-string electric upright bass with NS Design’s Polar Pickup System, passive electronics, and an adjustable tripod stand.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players looking for a first electric upright instrument
- Players who want lateral arco and vertical pizzicato pickup sensitivity
- Players using electronic effects or looping
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need a bow included with the instrument
- Players seeking battery-powered electronics
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Passive high-impedance output
The circuit has volume and treble roll-off controls and requires no batteries.
Detail 03
Coform fingerboard
A maple and high-tech acrylic composite fingerboard with an ebony-like appearance.
Detail 04
Asymmetrical fingerboard relief
The fingerboard is designed for playability in all positions.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The included gig bag has a bow compartment, but the bow is sold separately.
- 02This is an electric upright bass with a passive, high-impedance output and requires no batteries.
- 03The supplied tripod stand has adjustable height and instrument angle.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the WAV4c require batteries?
No. It uses a passive circuit with a high-impedance output.
02What is included?
It includes an adjustable tripod stand and a gig bag with shoulder strap, tripod pouch, bow compartment, and accessory storage.
03Is a bow included?
No. The gig bag has a bow compartment, but the bow is sold separately.
04How does the pickup switch work?
Its Polar Pickup System switches between lateral arco sensitivity and vertical pizzicato sensitivity.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsPlayability
- Number of Strings
- NS Bass Strings
- Scale Length
- 41.73 inches (106 cm)
2 detailsBody & build
- Fingerboard Material
- Coform™ maple and high-tech acrylic composite
- Color
- Burst or Fade
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000218182
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