{"product_id":"2010s-ns-designs-cr5-radius-fretless","title":"2010s NS Designs CR5 Radius Fretless","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eBy the time he started NS Design in 1990, Ned Steinberger’s headless guitar designs had already captured the industry’s attention. With NS Design, each model achieves a new level of functionality, providing modern players with the ultimate freedom of expression. The CR5 Radius bass reflects that philosophy in full—a sleek, forward-thinking 5-string built to expand what a bass can do while maintaining exceptional ergonomics, balance, and playability. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe CR5 Radius start's with the classic NS headless neck, and although its double-cutaway shape ins't exactly out of this world, in your hands it's unlike any other bass on the planet. Built with a flame Maple Top, the CR5 body is shaped around the Radius concept—the graceful curve of the top is matched on the back, introducing a comfort against your body like no other bass. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder the hood, custom magnetic EMG pickups pair with the NS Polar bridge-mounted piezo system, all driven by an 18-volt onboard preamp for additional headroom and tonal flexibility. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis CR5 Radius was made some time in the 2010s, and it features the Fretless fingerboard option with NS Design's gorgeous Charcoal Satin finish. It shows some minor play wear and signs of use, particularly on bass edge of the body where your arm rests across it and the treble side by the input jack. The back has some scuffs, and there's a ding on the end of the neck worth mentioning (see photos). The pervious owner preferred roundwound strings, lend a nice feel but also punch and dynamics. But they do tend to mar up the fingerboard for than \u003c\/span\u003eflat wounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs if the 5-String neck didn't add enough versatility. the fretless platform opens the instrument up considerably. Singing sustain, expressive slides, and vocal-like character make this bass equally well suited to jazz, fusion, ambient work, and modern session playing. With active electronics, you can dial in the perfect sound. Throughout, the low B remains focused and articulate, while the headless design contributes to exceptional balance across the instrument. This 2010s NS Design CR5 Radius Fretless has a lot to offer! Original gig bag included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53833930473685,"sku":"2010s-ns-designs-cr5-radius-fretless","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/2930\/6939\/files\/2010sNSCR5RadiusFretless5-StringBass-Detail05.jpg?v=1779214210","url":"https:\/\/telluridemusiccompany.com\/products\/2010s-ns-designs-cr5-radius-fretless","provider":"Telluride Music Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}