Bass of the Week: Natasha Guitars NBSG Bass
This week, we’re checking out a unique instrument called the NBSG Bass from Natasha Guitars. Although it has a minimalist look, the lightweight, silent-style bass has a lot going on.
First, the instrument is built with solid bamboo and the frames that make its body outline are detachable for portability. The bass also has a super short 25.5-inch scale. Its nut and saddle are made from cow bone.
Although you can’t see it, the NBSG Bass has a slick pickup system. The bass can be connected to an amp for a straight-ahead bass sound, but connecting to an app allows you to access to a host of built-in effects: Reverb, Chorus, Delay, and Distortion. The app also has preset tones, a tuner, a metronome, drums, and loop recording.
The NBSG’s system is powered by an internal lithium battery that can be charged by its USB-C port. It ships with a wireless receiver for going cordless. Finally, the bass has a headphone jack for silent practice.
Check out this sound demo by IKEBE Channel:
Natasha Guitars NBSG Bass Specs:
| Body: | Bamboo |
| Neck: | Bamboo |
| Fingerboard: | Bamboo |
| Frets: | 20 |
| Nut & Saddle: | Cow bone |
| Pickup: | Inteligent Pickup System |
| Tuners: | Natasha 1:18 |
| Other: | Detachable Frames, Wireless Pairing to Amp and Audio Interface, Smart Control App for Effects and EQ, USB-C Port, Headphone Jack |
In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.
