With the 2024 update, the RockBass range asserts its mission: to offer instruments inspired by classic Warwick models, preserving the aesthetic codes and musical attributes that have made the German brand famous. This bass fits this "big sound, true personality" logic, while remaining focused on an excellent balance of features and performance.
Thanks to its active PJ configuration and through-neck, this RockBass is especially aimed at serious beginner to intermediate bassists who want a versatile and expressive bass, as well as stage musicians looking for a reliable second bass. It adapts very well to rock, funk, metal, pop, and fusion styles: it can groove in fingerstyle, snap in slap, and stay precise with a pick.
The alder body provides a natural balance: full lows, clear mids, and a bright attack, perfect for cutting through a mix without harshness. The through-neck promotes longer sustain and a sense of continuity across registers, very appreciated on sustained lines and melodic passages. The wenge fingerboard enhances definition and response, with a snappy attack.
On the electronics side, the combination of active MEC P (for punch and foundation) + active MEC J (for precision and grain) offers a wide palette. The Volume / Balance / Treble / Bass controls allow quick shifts from a round, deep sound to a more cutting and defined tone, while maintaining a true modern signature.
To maintain the original feel and balance, favor 4-string bass string sets with gauges .045-.105. The bass comes with a Student Line RockBag RB 20515 B/PLUS cover, convenient for transport and rehearsals.