Detail 01
NS Polar piezo pickup system
Crystals located beneath the bridge capture vibration from the strings and instrument body.
Product detailSKU #1500000032289
NS DesignNXTa Active Series 5-String Fretted Electric Cello in Black 4/4
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The black NXTa is a full-size, five-string fretted electric cello built around the NS Polar pickup system. Its bridge-mounted piezo crystals capture the strings and body, while a side switch tailors sensitivity for arco or pizzicato technique—toward sustained smoothness or added percussive response. Charge its active circuit from AC for 60 seconds to receive up to 16 hours of operation and plug into low- or high-impedance devices. For passive use, connect through a direct box or a high-impedance amplifier.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Amplified stages where reduced feedback lets the cellist move freely during the performance.
- Live looping and electronic-effects setups that process the cello’s complete pickup signal.
- Players who want adjustable fingerboard relief and bridge string height for individual setup preferences.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Passive-mode rigs without either a direct box or an amplifier with a high-impedance input.
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 sensitivity switch
It selects between smoother sustained response and more percussive response.
Detail 03
Active mode
A 60-second AC charge provides up to 16 hours of capacitor-powered operation and supports low- or high-impedance devices.
Detail 04
Battery-free design
No batteries are used for operation.
Detail 05
Adjustable setup
The neck truss rod adjusts fingerboard relief, while the bridge adjusts string height.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Active mode requires the supplied charger and an AC outlet for a 60-second charge.
- 02Passive mode requires a direct box or an amplifier with a high-impedance input.
- 03The instrument is a 4/4 five-string fretted electric cello.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the NXTa use batteries?
No. It is battery-free and uses a capacitor-powered active circuit.
02What is needed for passive mode?
Use a direct box or an amplifier with a high-impedance input.
03Which strings fit NS cellos?
NS Electric Strings and most traditional acoustic strings fit NS cellos.
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
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
