Denne type av instrumenter passer fint til den moderne musiker som søger nye udtryksmuligheder, som stiller store krav til såvel lyd som holdbarhed. CR-instrumenten febriceras i Tjekiet, der har lang tradition i fremstilling af strygeinstrumenter, og kendte for en absolut høj kvalitet. Samtlige instrumenter er designet af Ned Steinberger, USA.

SOLID MAPLE BODY AND NECK:  The NS Violin is crafted of solid maple, with an elegant flame maple face.  This lightweight solid-body design transfers the full spectrum of sound to the pickup without feedback, and is very stable even with changes in temperature and humidity.  The ergonomic shoulder and chin rest provide comfortable, stable support, and a removable treble side bout is included for left hand position reference.  The solid ebony fingerboard is hand graduated for consistent string articulation.

 POLAR PICKUP SYSTEM™:  The NS Violin features the Polar ™ bridge-mounted piezo pickup system.  The Polar pickups can sense either vertical or lateral string vibration.  Set in the vertical mode, plucked notes are remarkably even and sustained.  In the lateral mode, the pickup has unparalleled sensitivity in the direction of the bow, with more attack when plucked. Attack and decay can be effectively controlled with the Polar pickup system

 ACTIVE ELECTRONICS:  The player can choose between two important tone qualities.  The first position delivers the extended frequency response of modern low impedance electronics, for a full-blown “electric” sound.  The alternate position activates electronic filters to replicate the frequency response of the traditional violin, for an “acoustic” sound.  A three-way toggle switch allows the player to select the desired pickup and electronics options.  Additional controls include volume and individual bass EQ and treble EQ controls.

 PRECISION TUNING HARDWARE:  Remarkably precise and stable tuning is accomplished entirely behind the bridge in the manner similar to the fine tuners of an acoustic instrument.  Standard violin strings are clamped securely as the string is tuned.  No headstock scroll or tuners are required so the balance point of the instrument is back toward the shoulder for optimum playing comfort.