On hold - Price drop: 2300 euro - NS Design CR4M-DB Amber Bass - *SOLD* £1995 Bilbao, Spain

[cascanicoff]

I am selling this wonderful bass, manufactured by NS Design in the Czech Republic. I would not be selling it if it wasn’t because, after all, it is not a double bass. It is a hybrid instrument, with the fingerboard size and many characteristics of a double bass, albeit with a different approach to playing it.

 

It has always been said that the NS instruments are ideal for those electric bass players who want to have a first contact with the “big brother”. It really is, I can tell after playing this one. The sound is definitely somewhere in between both worlds, rather especially if you change the original strings for double bass strings. Good news is that this one does already have DB strings, so you get it the way it has to be… 😉

 

As for the spechs, I copy them directly from Sweetwater (https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/CRDB4A--ns-design-cr4m-upright-bass-amber) :

 

·         Type: Electric Upright Bass

·         Number of Strings: 4

·         Body Shape: CR4 Upright

·         Size: Compact

·         Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed

·         Color: Amber

·         Finish: Satin

·         Body Material: Solid Rock Maple, Flamed Maple veneer

·         Neck Material: Solid Rock Maple

·         Radius: 3.1"

·         Fingerboard Material: Ebony

·         Fingerboard Inlay: Cascading Dots

·         Scale Length: 41.73"

·         Tuners: 12: 1 Fully Encased Worm Gear

·         Bridge Material: Hard Maple

·         Electronics: EMG/Piezo Pickups

·         Case/Bag: Gig Bag

·         Manufacturer Part Number: CR4M-DB-AM

 

This beauty is in Bilbao, Spain. It has been played, of course, but apart from a couple minor dings it is in great condition. Playability to 100% perfect. Retail prices for this one vary a bit, in Thomann it goes to 3,975 euro. I will ask for 2,375 euro (ca. 1,995 pounds as of today - now 2300 euro), which I think is a fair price.

 

You can find aditional pics in the following link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/B6eWQhdkfKnK8m1GA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 26, 2022 by cascanicoff

[danp]

Hi - I could be interested in this, but I'm concerned about shipping to the UK these days - do you know if I will need to pay VAT & Duty? Bumps up the cost quite a bit if so..

 

Also, do you have any experience of playing an NS Radius CR4? I have one of these, and would like to know how the pickup sounds compare..

 

A few questions there!

 

Thanks, Dan

[cascanicoff]

Hi, Dan, and thanks for asking.

 

Since this is a question that can be of interest for further UK buyers, I will answer in the thread. Yes, shipping from EU to UK may be tricky and expensive. You will have to pay your local VAT (21% in Spain, dunno about UK) + customs, and I assume that there will also be paperwork to be done... or paid for.

 

As for the NS radius, I just knew of its existence when you asked about it and I googled it. Sorry, I can't help you much in that regard.

 

Please further inquiries/offers/proposals per personal message.

 

Best, Gorka

 

[danp]

Thanks for the reply Gorka

 

Yes, looks like 20% VAT + 2.5% duty.. Probably rules it out for me as the UK new price is £3,375 inc, and I can get a discount on that..

 

Good luck with the sale!

 

Dan

 

 

[cascanicoff]

Price drop to 2,300 euro. For a 4,000 euro bass. Very rare to find second hand and in very good condition.

 

1,915 pounds for UK buyers. 

Edited January 11, 2022 by cascanicoff

[cascanicoff]

On hold pending

[cascanicoff]

And sold. Thanks to all interested.