NancyJohnson Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 My wife is asking what I want for my birthday and I'm again looking at dipping my toe into the EUB field. I'll profess that while I've been playing regular basses for 30+ years, I've only played double basses/EUBs maybe twice in that period(!), but like to think I made a decent fist of it (I got a small round of applause in a bar in Budapest). Whether they're decent or not, I do like the design of the NS WAV and NXT basses, and of course, why would I bother with a four string when budget either way allows for a five? So, the WAV5 or the NXT5a. Looking at the product descriptions, they look very similar although the NXT has a dual truss rod, an active electronics circuit but weighs 800g more. I assume the WAV is made in the far east and the CR is from the Czech Republic (similar to the Legend and CR Spector basses). I'm fortunate enough to be in the position where I could go for either, but I do like to have nice stuff and I know if I got the WAV I'd be questioning why I didn't go the extra ££ and get the NXT. I'm just trying to justify to myself that the extra ££ is worth it, or whether (for instance) it would be better to get the WAV and maybe use the difference (c.£600) on buying a second Darkglass 1x12. Oh the dilemma. Anyone got experience of both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 I have an NS CR5, and it's really well made. Definitely go with a 5, opens up lots of possibilities that a 4 might not. If the choice were mine, I'd go with the NXT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hummergeist Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 I haven't got a WAV but I do have the NXT5a EUB and the NXT5a Omni. They are both beautifully put together and I'd urge you to go for the NXT if you can afford it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted August 15, 2021 Author Share Posted August 15, 2021 I think I'll go with the NXT, simply because I can, I suppose. If everything pans out, I'm thinking it might be fun to record a video diary if sorts to cover how I get on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staggering on Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 2 hours ago, NancyJohnson said: If everything pans out, I'm thinking it might be fun to record a video diary if sorts to cover how I get on. That sounds like a good idea and I will be watching for it to see how you get on with the NXT. (My bass history is like yours, 30 years EB then a Stagg about six years ago, then a Yamaha SLB200 and finally DB and I'm loving it.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 Just an update. Visiting the Bass Centre and picking up an NS Design NXTa 5-string double bass on Friday. I can't actually have it until December 1st, but prices are going up, so get it now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted September 17, 2021 Author Share Posted September 17, 2021 Ha-haaaar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Will we get to see it before December? 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted September 17, 2021 Author Share Posted September 17, 2021 I'm forbidden to open it, but it's the NXTa 5 String. Spent an hour over at the Bass Centre catching up with Barry and Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 You really should get it out of the box to check that everything works as it should and it hasn't been damaged in transit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 12 hours ago, Jean-Luc Pickguard said: You really should get it out of the box to check that everything works as it should and it hasn't been damaged in transit. That’s a very good point. You can always put it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted September 18, 2021 Author Share Posted September 18, 2021 I picked it up from the Bass Centre in Bagshot (they're the UK NS distributor), I've known Barry for decades and he's given me his assurance that if there is any problems, he'll resolve them. They're only ten minutes from me. I'm cool leaving it in the box! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Still resisting temptation are we @NancyJohnson…? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted October 26, 2021 Author Share Posted October 26, 2021 2 hours ago, CameronJ said: Still resisting temptation are we @NancyJohnson…? It's still in the box, yep! Five weeks to go. This is what we were waking up to then: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted November 6, 2021 Author Share Posted November 6, 2021 24 days. 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 15 days. Actually getting a little excited now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 You must be... 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 Having a good long think here...can't actually remember the last time I felt the aching pang of excitement that I would have had in my childhood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huge Hands Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 A little tip from me - if it comes in the same design of soft case as my NXT-5 did, don't use the long strap as an over-the-shoulder thing to have it upright on your back. I used to carry mine in and out of London on the train like that until the night the strap broke and it fell backwards and hit the edge of the pavement, chipping the headstock. I was heartbroken. I still love it with all its war wounds though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 I’m surprised the strap broke, mine seems pretty tough, but I guess I only carry out to the car and then into the venue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huge Hands Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 It tore away from where was attached to the bag near the headstock. I got a replacement bag from the shop as it was less than a year old at the time but the new one didn't look any different or stronger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted November 25, 2021 Author Share Posted November 25, 2021 Six days... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 "Are we there yet?" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted November 27, 2021 Author Share Posted November 27, 2021 Next Wednesday. 😘 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted November 29, 2021 Author Share Posted November 29, 2021 Day after tomorrow. 😀 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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