Detail 01
34-inch scale length
Its scale matches standard electric bass, with identical spacing and fingering positions when tuned BEADG in fourths.
Product detailSKU #1500000032105
NS DesignNXTa Active Series 5-String Omni Bass B-G Sunburst
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Designed around a familiar 34-inch electric-bass scale, the sunburst five-string NXTa Omni Bass lets a bassist work with arco and pizzicato techniques on one instrument. Its Polar Bridge Pickup System provides directional sensitivity for those approaches, while the TransRadius fingerboard changes from a 9-1/4-inch radius at the nut to 2 inches near the bridge. Battery-free dual-mode electronics offer direct active connection after a 60-second AC charge, or passive operation with a direct box or high-impedance amplifier input. The standard Boomerang Strap System supports stage or studio mobility.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bassists using familiar 34-inch-scale fingering positions tuned in fourths from BEADG.
- Adding bow and plucked techniques to stage or studio performances.
- Active setups connecting directly to low- or high-impedance devices after charging.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Passive operation without 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
Polar Bridge Pickup System
Provides directional sensitivity for arco and pizzicato technique.
Detail 03
TransRadius fingerboard
The radius changes from 9-1/4 inches at the nut to 2 inches near the bridge.
Detail 04
Battery-free active circuit
A 60-second AC charge powers active mode for up to 16 hours.
Detail 05
Boomerang Strap System
Its articulated arms and pivoting hub allow the instrument to be positioned in relation to the player’s hands and body.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Active mode is charged from an AC outlet with the supplied charger.
- 02Passive mode requires a direct box or an amplifier with a high-impedance input.
- 03The Omni Bass can be tuned in fourths or fifths.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the scale familiar to an electric bassist?
Yes. It has a 34-inch scale, the same as standard electric bass; BEADG fourths tuning uses identical fingering positions and spacing.
02Can it be played with a bow?
Yes. The Polar Bridge Pickup System is described for arco and pizzicato response, and the instrument is designed to respond to the bow.
03How does active mode receive power?
Its battery-free capacitor circuit is charged for 60 seconds from AC power and runs for up to 16 hours.
04Can it run in passive mode?
Yes. Passive mode works with a direct box or an amplifier with a high-impedance input.
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
- 86
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Burst or Fade
- Color Finish
- Sunburst
