Best Warwick 4-String Basses 2026
Premium Warwick 4-string basses - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
4.5/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Warwick Artist Line Sklar I Burgundy
by
Warwick
Unique Designs
Experimental Music
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of pickup configurations
✓ PROS
- • Versatile tonal range
- • Wide variety of pickup configurations
✗ CONS
- • Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
- • Less range than extended scale basses
Warwick Artist Line Sklar I BurgundyElectric BassLee Sklar Signature ModelBody: MahoganyTop: AAA flamed mapleGlued-in...
⭐
4.5/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 516968
$855
#2
⭐
4.5/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Warwick RB Corvette $$ 4 HV TS
by
Warwick
Experimental Music
Distinctive Sound
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Versatile tonal range
✓ PROS
- • Classic bass foundation
- • Versatile tonal range
✗ CONS
- • Standard tuning limitations
- • Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
Warwick RB Corvette $$ 4 HV TSElectric BassBody: AshScrewed 3-stripe maple neck with Ekanga veneer stripesWenge...
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4.5/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 442652
$989
#3
⭐
4.9/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Warwick RB Streamer LX 4 SB HP
by
Warwick
Custom Features
Alternative Styles
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Classic bass foundation
✓ PROS
- • Versatile tonal range
- • Classic bass foundation
✗ CONS
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
- • Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
Warwick RB Streamer LX 4 SB HPElectric BassArched body: CarolinaBolt-on 3-piece neck: Maple with Ekanga veneer...
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4.9/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 452159
$989
#4
⭐
4.8/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Warwick RB Star Bass 4 VSTHP
by
Warwick
Specialty Applications
Experimental Music
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Classic bass foundation
✓ PROS
- • Classic bass foundation
- • Perfect for most musical styles
✗ CONS
- • Standard tuning limitations
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
Warwick RB Star Bass 4 VSTHPE-Basssides and bottom: AAA Flamed mapleSized3-strip neck: Maple with Ekanga veneer...
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4.8/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 450676
$1,154
#5
⭐
4.7/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Warwick Pro Series Corvette Ash 4 NBTS
by
Warwick
Distinctive Sound
Unique Designs
Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Standard four-string configuration
✓ PROS
- • Wide variety of pickup configurations
- • Classic bass foundation
✗ CONS
- • No high C string for extended range
- • Standard tuning limitations
Warwick Pro Series Corvette Ash 4 NBTS4-String Electric BassScale 34" (864 mm) long scaleSwamp ash bodyBolt-on...
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4.7/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 489053
$2,969
#6
⭐
5.0/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Warwick RB Star Bass 4 SCWHP
by
Warwick
Custom Features
Alternative Styles
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Perfect for most musical styles
✓ PROS
- • Standard four-string configuration
- • Perfect for most musical styles
✗ CONS
- • Standard tuning limitations
- • No high C string for extended range
Warwick RB Star Bass 4 SCWHPE-Basssides and bottom: MapleSized3-strip neck: Maple with Ekanga veneer stripsFretboard:...
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5.0/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 450679
$1,099
#7
⭐
4.4/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Warwick RB Corvette B 4 SWHP
by
Warwick
Alternative Styles
Custom Features
Distinctive Sound
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of pickup configurations
✓ PROS
- • Versatile tonal range
- • Wide variety of pickup configurations
✗ CONS
- • Less range than extended scale basses
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
Warwick RB Corvette B 4 SWHPElectric BassAlder bodyBolt-on 3-piece laminated maple neck with Ekanga veneer...
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4.4/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 442716
$1,044
#8
⭐
5.0/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Warwick RockBass Streamer 4 NBT
by
Warwick
Specialty Applications
Distinctive Sound
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of pickup configurations
✓ PROS
- • Wide variety of pickup configurations
- • Versatile tonal range
✗ CONS
- • No high C string for extended range
- • Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
Warwick RockBass Streamer 4 NBTElectric BassArched body: CarolinaBolt-on 3-piece neck: Maple with Ekanga veneer...
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5.0/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 451973
$879
#9
⭐
4.4/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Warwick RB Star Bass 4 SBHP
by
Warwick
Distinctive Sound
Alternative Styles
Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of pickup configurations
✓ PROS
- • Wide variety of pickup configurations
- • Versatile tonal range
✗ CONS
- • No high C string for extended range
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
Warwick RB Star Bass 4 SBHPElectric Basssides and bottom: MapleSet-in3-piece neck: Maple with ekanga veneer...
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4.4/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 450682
$1,099
#10
⭐
4.5/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Warwick Pro Series Corvette $$ 4 NBTS
by
Warwick
Experimental Music
Distinctive Sound
Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Classic bass foundation
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for most musical styles
- • Standard four-string configuration
✗ CONS
- • Standard tuning limitations
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
Warwick Pro Series Corvette $$ 4 NBTSElectric BassBody: US swamp ashBolt-on neck: 3-Piece laminated OvangkolFretboard:...
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4.5/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 489064
$2,925
#11
⭐
4.6/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Warwick RB Corvette $$ 4 SW HP
by
Warwick
Alternative Styles
Unique Designs
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Versatile tonal range
✓ PROS
- • Wide variety of pickup configurations
- • Classic bass foundation
✗ CONS
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
- • Less range than extended scale basses
Warwick RB Corvette $$ 4 SW HPElectric BassBody: AshNeck: 3-Piece maple with ekanga veneer stripsNeck attachment:...
⭐
4.6/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 442654
$989
#12
⭐
5.0/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Warwick Masterbuilt Corvette $$ NT 4
by
Warwick
Distinctive Sound
Specialty Applications
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Classic bass foundation
✓ PROS
- • Standard four-string configuration
- • Classic bass foundation
✗ CONS
- • Less range than extended scale basses
- • Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
Warwick Masterbuilt Corvette $$ NT 4Electric BassBody: BubingaNeck-thru-body neck: Maple with Ekanga veneer stripsWenge...
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5.0/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 528480
$7,039
#13
⭐
4.6/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Warwick Pro Series Corvette Bubinga 4
by
Warwick
Unique Designs
Specialty Applications
Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Versatile tonal range
✓ PROS
- • Standard four-string configuration
- • Wide variety of pickup configurations
✗ CONS
- • Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
- • No high C string for extended range
Warwick Pro Series Corvette Bubinga 44-String Electric BassScale: 34" (864 mm) long scaleBubinga body (Guibourtia...
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4.6/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 489054
$2,749
#14
⭐
4.5/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Warwick RB Star Bass 4 MGHP
by
Warwick
Unique Designs
Specialty Applications
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of pickup configurations
✓ PROS
- • Versatile tonal range
- • Standard four-string configuration
✗ CONS
- • No high C string for extended range
- • Standard tuning limitations
Warwick RB Star Bass 4 MGHPE-Basssides and bottom: MapleSized3-strip neck: Maple with Ekanga veneer stripsFretboard:...
⭐
4.5/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 450677
$1,099
#15
⭐
4.9/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Warwick RB Streamer NT I 4 BK SHP CHR
by
Warwick
Custom Features
Unique Designs
Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Standard four-string configuration
✓ PROS
- • Classic bass foundation
- • Perfect for most musical styles
✗ CONS
- • Standard tuning limitations
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
Warwick RB Streamer NT I 4 BK SHP CHRElectric BassBody: Alder3-Piece neck-thru-body: Maple with Ekanga veneer...
⭐
4.9/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 429183
$1,099
How to Choose the Best 4-String Basses
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced 4-string basses typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.
