Detail 01
NS Polar piezo pickup system
Piezo crystals beneath the bridge capture vibration from the strings and body.
Product detailSKU #1500000032287
NS DesignNXTa Active Series 5-String Fretted Electric Cello in Sunburst 4/4
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built as a full-size, five-string fretted electric cello, the sunburst NXTa routes all of its sound through the NS Polar pickup system. A side-mounted selector changes pickup sensitivity for arco or pizzicato playing, letting you choose a smoother sustained response or a more percussive one. In active mode, a 60-second AC charge powers the capacitor circuit for up to 16 hours and allows direct connection to low- or high-impedance devices. Passive mode works with a direct box or high-impedance amplifier.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Amplified stage performances where feedback freedom allows the cellist to move and take solos.
- Looping and electronic-effects rigs where all sound comes through the pickup for processing.
- Players adjusting fingerboard relief or bridge string height to tailor the instrument setup.
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
Selects a smoother sustained response or a 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
The instrument operates without 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 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.
01Can I connect it directly to an amplifier in active mode?
Yes. After charging, active mode can connect directly to low- or high-impedance devices without a direct box.
02How long does an active-mode charge last?
A 60-second AC charge powers the capacitor-based active circuit for up to 16 hours.
03Can the playing setup be adjusted?
Yes. Fingerboard relief adjusts through 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
