Detail 01
NS Polar piezo pickup system
Piezo crystals mounted under the bridge capture vibration from the strings and body.
Product detailSKU #1500000032206
NS DesignNXTa Active Series 4-String Electric Cello in Sunburst 4/4
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The NXTa is a full-size, four-string electric cello with a solid maple body and neck, built around the self-powered NS Polar piezo system beneath the bridge. A side switch changes pickup sensitivity between arco and pizzicato response, helping match the output to the playing approach. In active mode, a 60-second charge powers the circuit for up to 16 hours and allows connection to low- or high-impedance devices. Passive mode works through a direct box or a high-impedance amplifier input.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Amplified performances where feedback freedom and stage movement are important.
- Live looping or electronic-effects setups using the cello's fully pickup-based output.
- Players who want to adjust fingerboard relief and bridge string height.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Passive operation with a low-impedance device unless a direct box is used.
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
Arco/Pizzicato switch
Selects sensitivity for either bowing or plucking, emphasizing smoother sustain or more percussive response.
Detail 03
Dual-mode output
Active mode connects to low- or high-impedance devices; passive mode needs a direct box or high-impedance input.
Detail 04
Battery-free active circuit
Its capacitor is charged from an AC outlet instead of using batteries.
Detail 05
Adjustable setup
Fingerboard relief adjusts at the neck truss rod, and string height adjusts at the bridge.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Active mode requires a 60-second charge from the supplied charger connected to an AC outlet.
- 02For passive mode, plan on a direct box or an amplifier with a high-impedance input.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How long does an active-mode charge last?
A 60-second AC charge powers the active circuit for up to 16 hours of performance.
02Does it use batteries?
No. Its active circuit is capacitor-powered and battery-free.
03Can I use effects and looping?
Yes. The pickup provides all of the instrument's sound output, which supports looping and electronic effects in live use.
04Can the setup be adjusted?
Yes. Fingerboard relief is adjustable via the neck truss rod, and string height adjusts at the bridge.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- Piezo
1 detailsPlayability
- Scale Length
- 69.5
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Sunburst
- Color Finish
- Sunburst
