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Warwick Bass Corvette Basic 5 Solid Black

Description

The essentials to know about the RockBass Corvette Basic 5 - Solid Black bass



  • Look and Warwick DNA: the Corvette design and its playing feel, in an accessible RockBass version.

  • Active versatility: two active MEC "Dynamic Correction" J pickups and active RockBass electronics to switch from a round tone to a snapping slap.

  • 5-string comfort: long scale 32" / 812.8 mm and nut width 45 mm / 1.77" for a well-defined low B string.

  • Warwick hardware: 2-piece bridge, Warwick machine heads, and standard Security Locks strap buttons.



A "Warwick spirit" Corvette: the RockBass range is renewed


The RockBass range is revamped for 2024 with a clear idea: to offer instruments inspired by classic Warwick models, retaining the attributes that built the reputation of the German brand. The Corvette Basic 5 features the expected ergonomics and sonic identity of a Corvette, with a modern and efficient configuration designed for both stage and studio.



For whom, and in which styles?


This 5-string electric bass is especially aimed at intermediate to advanced bassists who want a responsive 5-string without struggling in the mix. Thanks to the active electronics and two Jazz Bass-style pickups, it easily covers rock, funk, pop, modern metal, and gospel/RnB contexts where the B string is essential.



The sound


The alder body provides a natural balance: present lows, solid mids, and clear highs, perfect for staying audible in a band. The bolt-on neck (3-piece with maple and ekanga) promotes attack and precision, while the wenge fingerboard enhances definition and "bite" in the mids. On the amplification side, the two active MEC "Dynamic Correction" J pickups deliver an articulate tone, ideal for fingerstyle, pick, or slap playing. With the Volume, Balance, Treble, and Bass controls, you quickly shape your place in the mix: roundness for deep lines, clarity for fast passages, and brightness for percussive attacks. The Warwick 2-piece bridge contributes to a firm response and good stability, particularly appreciated on 5-string basses.



Recommended compatible accessories


To maintain the original feel, choose a set of Warwick Red Strings 5-string .045-.135 when replacing strings. The bass comes with a Student Line RockBag RB 20515 B/PLUS gig bag, practical for transport and rehearsals.



Technical specifications



Body



  • Type: electric bass

  • Number of strings: 5 strings

  • Wood: alder

  • Finish: glossy or satin depending on color



Neck



  • Type: bolt-on

  • Wood: 3-piece with maple and ekanga

  • Nut width: 45.0 mm / 1.77"

  • Thickness at 12th fret: 60.8 mm / 2.39"

  • Nut type: Just a Nut III



Fingerboard



  • Wood: wenge

  • Radius: 660.4 mm / 26.00"

  • Fret type: nickel silver Extra High Jumbo

  • Scale length: 812.8 mm / 32.00"



Hardware



  • Machine heads: Warwick Machineheads

  • Bridge: Warwick

  • Bridge type: Warwick 2-piece

  • Strap buttons: Warwick Security Locks

  • Hardware finish: chrome



Electronics



  • Pickups: MEC

  • Models: MEC "Dynamic Correction" active J (x2)

  • Electronics: RockBass active

  • Controls: Volume / Balance / Treble / Bass



Miscellaneous



  • Weight: 3.8 kg

  • Left-handed version available: exclusively in Nirvana Black Satin finish

  • Included: Student Line RockBag RB 20515 B/PLUS

  • Strings: Warwick Red Strings .045-.135

Brand reference number: WAR-RB-CORVETTE5-23
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