The essentials to know about the Warwick RockBass 6-string Solid Black bass
- Accessible Warwick spirit: a 2024 RockBass designed to capture the aesthetic codes and sonic DNA of the brand's iconic models.
- Comfort and stability: 3-piece bolt-on maple/ekanga neck, wenge fingerboard, and Just a Nut III nut for precise attack and reliable setup.
- Modern active electronics: active MEC Soapbar pickups and active RockBass preamp for a wide palette, from massive lows to defined snap.
- Ready to play: delivered with Student Line RockBag RB 20515 B/PLUS gig bag and equipped with Warwick Security Locks strap locks.
RockBass 2024: Warwick tradition updated
The RockBass range is revamped in 2024 with the goal of offering instruments inspired by Warwick's great classics while remaining within a more accessible budget. This version brings back the hallmarks that built the reputation of the German brand: bold lines, serious hardware, and a very direct approach to sound, ideal for bassists who want a high-performance 6-string without compromising Warwick identity.
Who is this 6-string for?
This 6-string electric bass is aimed at intermediate to advanced bassists seeking an extended range for modern playing, metal, hard rock, contemporary funk, or gospel/neo-soul contexts. The two active Soapbars provide a balanced response across all strings, practical for chords, tapping, or deep bass lines with excellent clarity.
The sound
The alder body offers a natural balance: present mids, firm lows, and clear highs, which works very well on a 6-string where definition is key. The combination of active MEC Soapbar pickups + RockBass active electronics enhances versatility: you can shift from a dense, round tone to a more incisive output by adjusting the Bass/Treble EQ. The Balance control allows fine-tuning of the mix placement, while the bolt-on neck promotes a sharp attack and quick response, ideal for precise and articulated playing.
Recommended compatible accessories
To stay as close as possible to the original specifications, a 6-string set of strings with gauge .025-.135 (Warwick Red Strings) is the safest choice to maintain the tension, balance, and response intended by the manufacturer.
Technical specifications
Body
- Type: electric bass
- Number of strings: 6-string
- Wood: alder
- Finish: gloss in Solid Black color
Neck
- Type: bolt-on
- Wood: 3-piece maple and ekanga
- Nut width: 52.0 mm / 2.05"
- Thickness at 12th fret: 73.1 mm / 2.88"
- Nut type: Just a Nut III
Fingerboard
- Wood: wenge
- Radius: 1193.8 mm / 47.00"
- Fret type: Extra High Jumbo nickel silver
- Scale length: 863.6 mm / 34.00"
Hardware
- Tuners brand: Warwick Machineheads
- Bridge brand: Warwick
- Bridge type: Warwick 2-piece
- Strap locks: Warwick Security Locks
- Finish: chrome
Electronics
- Pickup brand: MEC
- Pickup models: active MEC Soapbar pickups
- Electronics: RockBass active
- Controls: Volume / Balance / Treble / Bass
Miscellaneous
- Weight: 4.5 kg
- Included gig bag/case: Student Line RockBag RB 20515 B/PLUS
- Strings: Warwick Red Strings: .025-.135