NS Electric Strings and most traditional acoustic strings fit all NS Cellos, allowing the player to select from a wide range, each with a unique sound a feel. In combination with the easy adjustment of basic set-up parameters, the WAV cello is adaptable to a nearly limitless range of music styles. A fully adjustable cello tripod stand can be used seated or standing. The optional Cello End Pin Stand provides the seated cellist familiar points of thigh contact and position. The optional Boomerang Strap System and The Frame Strap System allow the cellist to stand up with full mobility for a new experience of freedom and expression. An escutcheon pin on the neck, corresponding to the location of the heel on an acoustic cello, is standard; a more conventional wooden neck heel is also available for installation. The WAV electric cello brings unprecedented affordability to the player interested in world-class design, craftsmanship and performance. With a visual appearance a striking as its sound, the roadworthy WAV is an exciting and reliable partner for the most demanding performance career. Specifications LENGTH: 94. 2 cm (37") WIDTH: 13. 9 cm (5. 5") THICKNESS: 9. 4 cm (3. 7") WEIGHT: 4 string: 2 kg (4. 5 lbs. ) 5 string: 2. 1 kg (4. 7 lbs. ) SCALE LENGTH: 69. 5 cm (27. 36") BODY/NECK: Solid, straight grain maple neck and body. Flame maple face on all colors: Amberburst, Transparent Red, and Transparent Black. FINGERBOARD: Asymmetrical fingerboard relief. Intonation referenced with cascading dot markers. Rosewood or Coform. TRUSS ROD: Two-way truss rod, accessible at neck. TUNING HARDWARE: Fully encased worm gear tuners, black finish. STRINGING: 4 string tuning: C G D A 5 string tuning: Low F C G D A; High E tuning also available by request: C G D A E STRINGS: NS Electric Cello Strings supplied; the NS is designed to fit and is compatible with most standard strings. BRIDGE PICKUP: The NS Cello features the Polar bridge-mounted piezo pickup system which responds selectively to either vertical vibration (for the sustained plucked sound, like an electric bass guitar), or lateral vibration (for dynamic bowing, and a percussive plucked sound). ELECTRONICS & CONTROLS: Passive circuit with high impedance output, no batteries required. Rotary for Volume, Tone (Treble roll off), 2-way toggle switch for Polar Pickup System.