Best Warwick 4-String Basses 2026
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Last updated: January 7, 2026 • Next update: January 14, 2026
#1
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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
#2
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4.9/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Warwick Masterbuilt Corvette $$ NB 4
by
Warwick
Specialty Applications
Alternative Styles
Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Classic bass foundation
✓ PROS
- • Standard four-string configuration
- • Classic bass foundation
✗ CONS
- • No high C string for extended range
- • Less range than extended scale basses
Warwick Masterbuilt Corvette $$ NB 4Electric BassMasterbuilt SeriesSwamp ash body3/8" AAA flamed maple top...
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4.9/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 513974
$5,939
#3
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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
#4
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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:...
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4.5/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 450677
$1,099
#5
⭐
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...
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4.5/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 516968
$855
#6
⭐
4.4/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Warwick RB Streamer NT 4 NA HP
by
Warwick
Experimental Music
Unique Designs
Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Versatile tonal range
✓ PROS
- • Versatile tonal range
- • Perfect for most musical styles
✗ CONS
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
- • No high C string for extended range
Warwick RB Streamer NT 4 NA HPElectric BassBody: AlderContinuous 3-Piece neck: Maple with Ekanga veneer...
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4.4/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 451980
$1,099
#7
⭐
4.7/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Warwick RB Streamer NT I 4 HVHP
by
Warwick
Custom Features
Alternative Styles
Distinctive Sound
Key Feature:
• Standard four-string configuration
✓ 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 RB Streamer NT I 4 HVHPElectric BassBody: AlderContinuous 3-piece neck: maple with ekanga veneer...
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4.7/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 450765
$1,099
#8
⭐
4.7/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Warwick Masterbuilt Thumb Bass NT 4
by
Warwick
Experimental Music
Unique Designs
Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of pickup configurations
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for most musical styles
- • Versatile tonal range
✗ CONS
- • Standard tuning limitations
- • No high C string for extended range
Warwick Masterbuilt Thumb Bass NT 44- String Electric BassMaster built seriesBody: Bubinga pommelé (guibourtia...
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4.7/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 397459
$7,699
#9
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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
#10
⭐
4.8/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Warwick RB Corvette $$ 4 BK HP
by
Warwick
Distinctive Sound
Custom Features
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Standard four-string configuration
✓ PROS
- • Classic bass foundation
- • Versatile tonal range
✗ CONS
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
- • Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
Warwick RB Corvette $$ 4 BK HPElectric BassAsh bodyScrewed 3-piece maple neck with Ekanga veneer stripsWenge...
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4.8/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 442653
$989
#11
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5.0/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Warwick RB Corvette B 4 NT Satin
by
Warwick
Specialty Applications
Distinctive Sound
Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Classic bass foundation
✓ PROS
- • Versatile tonal range
- • Perfect for most musical styles
✗ CONS
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
- • Standard tuning limitations
Warwick RB Corvette B 4 NT SatinElectric BassAlder bodyBolt-on 3-piece laminated maple neck with Ekanga veneer...
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5.0/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 442710
$1,044
#12
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4.8/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Warwick Masterbuilt Streamer StageII 4
by
Warwick
Alternative Styles
Unique Designs
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Classic bass foundation
✓ PROS
- • Wide variety of pickup configurations
- • Versatile tonal range
✗ CONS
- • No high C string for extended range
- • Less range than extended scale basses
Warwick Masterbuilt Streamer StageII 44-String Electric BassMaster built seriesAfzelia bodyContinuous 5-piece wenge...
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4.8/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 397466
$7,479
#13
⭐
4.7/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Warwick RB Fortress 4 BRTS
by
Warwick
Specialty Applications
Custom Features
Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Classic bass foundation
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for most musical styles
- • Wide variety of pickup configurations
✗ CONS
- • Less range than extended scale basses
- • Standard tuning limitations
Warwick RB Fortress 4 BRTSElectric bassBody: AshBolted3-piece neck: Maple with Ekanga veneer stripsFretboard: Wenge24...
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4.7/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 450544
$1,099
#14
⭐
4.5/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Warwick RB Corvette $$ 4 BR TS
by
Warwick
Distinctive Sound
Specialty Applications
Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Perfect for most musical styles
✓ PROS
- • Standard four-string configuration
- • Versatile tonal range
✗ CONS
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
- • Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
Warwick RB Corvette $$ 4 BR TSElectric BassAsh bodyBolt-on 3-piece laminated maple neck with Ekanga veneer stripsWenge...
⭐
4.5/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 442637
$989
#15
⭐
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...
⭐
4.4/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 442716
$1,044
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.
