Essential information about the Warwick RockBass (2024 series) 4-string Active J/J bass
- Accessible Warwick spirit: a bass inspired by the brand's iconic models, featuring the Warwick look and feel.
- Versatile active electronics: two MEC "Dynamic Correction" J active pickups and a Bass / Treble EQ to quickly shape your sound.
- Modern playing comfort: 34" / 863.6 mm scale length, wenge fingerboard with a 20" / 508 mm radius, and Extra High Jumbo frets.
- Ready to play: comes with a Student Line RockBag RB 20515 B/PLUS gig bag and strung with .045-.105 strings.
RockBass 2024: the Warwick signature, designed for the stage
With its 2024 update, the RockBass range more than ever asserts its goal: to offer instruments at a controlled price while preserving Warwick's DNA (design, ergonomics, and sonic character). These models adopt the "mainstream" approach of the German brand's classics, with consistent craftsmanship and equipment to rehearse, record, and perform on stage without unnecessary compromises.
Who is it for, and what styles?
This 4-string electric bass is aimed at ambitious beginners as well as intermediate bassists seeking simple-to-adjust active electronics and a stable neck. The J/J configuration makes it particularly comfortable for funk, pop, rock, variety, and modern jazz: precise attack, clarity in the mix, and the ability to switch from a round to a more punchy sound in one gesture.
The sound
The two MEC "Dynamic Correction" J active pickups deliver a clear and articulated response, ideal for maintaining clarity on right-hand nuances and sustained notes. The RockBass active preamp with Volume / Balance / Treble / Bass controls allows quick adjustment of presence (treble) and foundation (bass) without complex settings. On the craftsmanship side, the alder body contributes to a natural balance between warmth and attack, while the wenge fingerboard promotes a precise feel and well-defined grain, useful for both pick and fingerstyle playing.
Recommended compatible accessories
To maintain the original feel and balance, choose a set of 4-string long scale 34" / 863.6 mm strings with gauges .045-.105 (the same as the Warwick Red Strings factory-installed).
Technical specifications
Body
- Type: electric bass
- Number of strings: 4 strings
- Wood: alder
- Finish: gloss or satin depending on color
Neck
- Type: bolt-on
- Wood: 3-piece with maple and ekanga
- Nut width: 38.5 mm / 1.52"
- Thickness at 12th fret: 54.0 mm / 2.13"
- Nut type: Just a Nut III
Fingerboard
- Wood: wenge
- Radius: 508 mm / 20.00"
- Frets: nickel silver Extra High Jumbo
- Scale length: 863.6 mm / 34.00"
Hardware
- Tuners: Warwick Machineheads
- Bridge: Warwick
- Bridge type: Warwick 2-piece
- Strap locks: Warwick Security locks
- Finish: chrome
Electronics
- Pickup brand: MEC
- Pickups: MEC "Dynamic Correction" J active (x2)
- Electronics: RockBass active
- Controls: Volume / Balance / Treble / Bass
Miscellaneous
- Weight: 3.5 kg
- Left-handed version available: exclusively in Nirvana Black Satin finish
- Comes with gig bag/case: Student Line RockBag RB 20515 B/PLUS
- Strings: Warwick Red Strings .045-.105