I play the NXT omni. Flatting out the fingers gets more of the DB less of the BG. Playing it like a big BG is fun too. At the last jazz festival the guy playing a CR didn't sound significantly different to me from where I was standing.
Downunderwonder checking in. If you don't know me you soon will. Mostly I play jazz these days but sometimes sit in as bassist for the night at the odd open mic.