Best Warwick 5-String Basses 2026
Premium Warwick 5-string basses - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
4.7/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Warwick Pro Series Corvette $$ 5 ATTS
by
Warwick
Unique Designs
Experimental Music
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Perfect for contemporary music styles
✓ PROS
- • Modern extended range capabilities
- • Extended low-end range with low B string
✗ CONS
- • Higher learning curve vs 4-string
- • May need specialized strings and setup
Warwick Pro Series Corvette $$ 5 ATTS5-String Electric BassBody: US swamp ashBolt-on neck: 4-piece laminated...
⭐
4.7/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 489067
$3,299
#2
⭐
5.0/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Warwick Masterbuilt Corvette $$ NT 5
by
Warwick
Custom Features
Experimental Music
Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Modern extended range capabilities
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for contemporary music styles
- • Professional versatility
✗ CONS
- • Higher learning curve vs 4-string
- • String spacing may feel cramped
Warwick Masterbuilt Corvette $$ NT 55-String Electric BassBody: BubingaNeck-thru-body neck: Maple with Ekanga veneer...
⭐
5.0/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 528478
$7,369
#3
⭐
4.7/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Warwick Pro Series Corvette Bubinga 5
by
Warwick
Professional Use
Experimental Music
Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Versatile pickup configurations available
✓ PROS
- • Professional versatility
- • Perfect for contemporary music styles
✗ CONS
- • May need specialized strings and setup
- • String spacing may feel cramped
Warwick Pro Series Corvette Bubinga 55-String Electric Bass34" (864 mm) long scaleBubinga body (Guibourtia...
⭐
4.7/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 489063
$3,079
#4
⭐
4.5/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Warwick RB Corvette $$ 5 NB TS
by
Warwick
Extended Range
Experimental Music
Professional Use
Key Feature:
• Perfect for contemporary music styles
✓ PROS
- • Extended low-end range with low B string
- • Professional versatility
✗ CONS
- • String spacing may feel cramped
- • Wider neck requires adjustment
Warwick RB Corvette $$ 5 NB TS5-String Electric BassAsh bodyBolted 4-piece laminated maple neck with Ekanga veneer...
⭐
4.5/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 442664
$1,022
#5
⭐
4.9/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Warwick RB Star Bass 5 MGHP
by
Warwick
Custom Features
Professional Use
Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Extended low-end range with low B string
✓ PROS
- • Extended low-end range with low B string
- • Versatile pickup configurations available
✗ CONS
- • May need specialized strings and setup
- • Higher learning curve vs 4-string
Warwick RB Star Bass 5 MGHP5-String Electric Bassbottom and sides: MapleSet-in4-striped neck: Maple with Ekanga veneer...
⭐
4.9/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 450758
$1,154
#6
⭐
4.9/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Warwick RB Corvette $$ 5 N TS
by
Warwick
Extended Range
Unique Designs
Professional Use
Key Feature:
• Perfect for contemporary music styles
✓ PROS
- • Modern extended range capabilities
- • Professional versatility
✗ CONS
- • Wider neck requires adjustment
- • More complex muting techniques required
Warwick RB Corvette $$ 5 N TS5-String Electric BassAsh bodyBolted 4-piece laminated maple neck with Ekanga veneer...
⭐
4.9/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 442680
$1,044
#7
⭐
4.6/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Warwick RB Corvette $$ 5 BK HP
by
Warwick
Custom Features
Alternative Styles
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Perfect for contemporary music styles
✓ PROS
- • Professional versatility
- • Modern extended range capabilities
✗ CONS
- • Higher learning curve vs 4-string
- • String spacing may feel cramped
Warwick RB Corvette $$ 5 BK HP5-String Electric BassAsh bodyBolted 4-piece laminated maple neck with Ekanga veneer...
⭐
4.6/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 442677
$1,044
#8
⭐
4.6/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Warwick Pro Series Corvette $$ 5 NBTS
by
Warwick
Custom Features
Unique Designs
Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Modern extended range capabilities
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for contemporary music styles
- • Extended low-end range with low B string
✗ CONS
- • More complex muting techniques required
- • Wider neck requires adjustment
Warwick Pro Series Corvette $$ 5 NBTS5-String Electric BassBody: US Swamp ashNeck: 4-Piece laminated ovangkolNeck...
⭐
4.6/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 489069
$3,299
#9
⭐
4.6/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Warwick RB Corvette Basic 5 HVTS
by
Warwick
Professional Use
Alternative Styles
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Extended low-end range with low B string
✓ PROS
- • Extended low-end range with low B string
- • Perfect for contemporary music styles
✗ CONS
- • Wider neck requires adjustment
- • More complex muting techniques required
Warwick RB Corvette Basic 5 HVTS5-String Electric BassBody: AlderBolt-on 4-piece neck: Maple with Ekanga veneer...
⭐
4.6/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 450231
$1,099
#10
⭐
4.6/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Warwick RB Corvette $$ 5 W HP
by
Warwick
Custom Features
Alternative Styles
Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Versatile pickup configurations available
✓ PROS
- • Extended low-end range with low B string
- • Professional versatility
✗ CONS
- • Wider neck requires adjustment
- • More complex muting techniques required
Warwick RB Corvette $$ 5 W HP5-String Electric BassAsh bodyBolted 4-piece laminated maple neck with Ekanga veneer...
⭐
4.6/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 442679
$1,044
#11
⭐
5.0/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Warwick RB Streamer LX 5 SW HP
by
Warwick
Extended Range
Professional Use
Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Modern extended range capabilities
✓ PROS
- • Versatile pickup configurations available
- • Professional versatility
✗ CONS
- • May need specialized strings and setup
- • More complex muting techniques required
Warwick RB Streamer LX 5 SW HP5-String Electric BassArched body: CarolinaBolt-on 4-piece neck: Maple with Ekanga veneer...
⭐
5.0/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 452565
$1,044
#12
⭐
4.6/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Warwick RB Star Bass 5 SCWHP
by
Warwick
Custom Features
Experimental Music
Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Perfect for contemporary music styles
✓ PROS
- • Versatile pickup configurations available
- • Professional versatility
✗ CONS
- • May need specialized strings and setup
- • Higher learning curve vs 4-string
Warwick RB Star Bass 5 SCWHP5-String Electric Bassbottom and sides: MapleSet-in4-striped neck: Maple with Ekanga veneer...
⭐
4.6/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 450759
$1,154
#13
⭐
4.8/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Warwick RB Corvette Basic 5 SBHP
by
Warwick
Unique Designs
Experimental Music
Professional Use
Key Feature:
• Versatile pickup configurations available
✓ PROS
- • Modern extended range capabilities
- • Perfect for contemporary music styles
✗ CONS
- • String spacing may feel cramped
- • More complex muting techniques required
Warwick RB Corvette Basic 5 SBHP5-String Electric BassBody: Alder4-Piece neck: Maple with ekanga veneer stripsNeck...
⭐
4.8/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 450423
$1,099
#14
⭐
4.9/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Warwick RB Star Bass 5 SDBHP
by
Warwick
Extended Range
Custom Features
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Modern extended range capabilities
✓ PROS
- • Professional versatility
- • Versatile pickup configurations available
✗ CONS
- • Higher learning curve vs 4-string
- • May need specialized strings and setup
Warwick RB Star Bass 5 SDBHP5-String Electric BassMaple topback and sidesSet-in 4-strip laminated maple neck with...
⭐
4.9/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 450666
$1,154
#15
⭐
4.7/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Warwick Pro Series Thumb BO 5
by
Warwick
Professional Use
Alternative Styles
Extended Range
Key Feature:
• Perfect for contemporary music styles
✓ PROS
- • Professional versatility
- • Perfect for contemporary music styles
✗ CONS
- • More complex muting techniques required
- • Wider neck requires adjustment
Warwick Pro Series Thumb BO 55-String Electric BassBody: OvangkolBolt-on neck: OvangkolFretboard: WengeScale: 864 mm...
⭐
4.7/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 489065
$3,629
How to Choose the Best 5-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 5-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.
