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NS DOUBLE BASS CR MODEL INSTRUCTIONS
42 HILLTOP RD, NOBLEBORO, ME 04555
(207) 563-7700 FAX (207) 563-7701
www.NedSteinberger.com
NS DOUBLE BASS
CR MODEL INSTRUCTIONS
STAND:
Remove the stand from the small bag, which is inside the gig bag. Open and secure the legs
so that the two front legs give the widest possible stance (as shown). The back leg should
be at a slight angle, so that the main post tilts back slightly.

Mount instrument to stand using the large (5/16) thumb screw. Adjust as desired, making
sure that the weight of the bass is centered and stable on the stand.
Note that the stand is designed to be highly adjustable, and therefore the bass can be set in
many interesting positions, including horizontal. Caution! It is possible to set up the stand in
an unstable position. Test the stability by tipping the bass so that each leg lifts slightly, and
be sure that it returns securely.
Pack stand in small bag and place with instrument inside gig bag. When using flight case
(optional), packing small bag outside of gig bag will reduce risk of damage to instrument. NS DOUBLE BASS (continued
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Note: UNPLUG CORD WHEN NOT IN USE! (Inserting jack turns on battery.)
CONTROLS:
Knob 1 - Volume.
Knob 2 - Balance; (for non-magnetic model) counterclockwise for optimal pizzicato (plucked,
sustained) sound, clockwise for optimal arco (bowed and percussive plucked) sound, center
for both.
Knob 2 Balance; (for magnetic model) counterclockwise for magnetic pickup, clockwise for
bridge pickup, center for both.
Knob 3 - Treble; boost and cut.
Knob 4 - Bass; boost and cut.
Switch - Bridge Pickup Mode (for magnetic model only); up position for optimal pizzicato
(plucked, sustained) sound, and down position for optimal arco (bowed and percussive
plucked) sound. The center position combines the two.
Note: For bowing, it is best to use the bridge pickup only in arco mode.
The magnetic pickups are round black cylinders on the body below each string.
STRING HEIGHT:
Adjust bridge height with set screws under the bridge (use 3mm hex key), accessible from the
back.
PICKUP ADJUSTMENT:
Magnetic pickups adjust by loosening set screws in the anchor adjacent to the round coil
caps (use 1.5mm hex key). Hold at desired height and re-tighten set screw.
Output level for each mode of the piezo bridge pickup can be adjusted with small trim pots
that are found on the circuit board in the body cavity. Use a small, flat screwdriver.
BATTERIES:
Always unplug the bass when not in use to save the batteries. Change both 9 volt batteries
at the first sign of distortion. These are located on the bottom end of the instrument, and can
be removed by loosening the small screw and rotating the tab to allow the batteries to slide
out.
STANDARD DOUBLE BASS STRINGS:
Thread the strings through the holes in the body, then wrap the strings around the back of
the instrument and secure the ball ends in the slots in the back plate.
TRUSS ROD:
The truss rod will reduce relief when tightened. Use 6mm hex wrench, with access near nut.
Clockwise rotation decreases relief.