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Best Warwick 5-String Basses 2025

Premium Warwick 5-string basses - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 29, 2025 • Next update: November 5, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Extended Range For Unique Designs For Experimental Music For Custom Features For Alternative Styles For Professional Use
BRANDS: Sadowsky Ibanez Warwick Marcus Miller Yamaha Harley Benton Sterling by Music Man Spector Lakland Music Man Sandberg Cort Fodera Marleaux
Warwick Pro Series Corvette $$ 5 NBTS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Warwick RB Corvette $$ 5 HV TS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Warwick RB Corvette $$ 5 HV TS

by Warwick
Experimental Music Professional Use Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Extended low-end range with low B string
✓ PROS
  • • Professional versatility
  • • Versatile pickup configurations available
✗ CONS
  • • String spacing may feel cramped
  • • More complex muting techniques required

Warwick RB Corvette $$ 5 HV TS5-String electric bassBody: ashNeck: 4-piece mapleNeck attachment: maple with ekanga...

⭐ 4.8/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 442673
$1,044
Buy at Thomann View Details
Warwick RB Corvette $$ 5 BK HP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Warwick RockBass Streamer 5 NBT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Warwick RockBass Streamer 5 NBT

by Warwick
Professional Use Unique Designs Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Perfect for contemporary music styles
✓ PROS
  • • Professional versatility
  • • Perfect for contemporary music styles
✗ CONS
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment
  • • More complex muting techniques required

Warwick RockBass Streamer 5 NBT5-String Electric BassArched body: CarolinaBolt-on 4-piece neck: Maple with Ekanga...

⭐ 4.9/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 452133
$912
Buy at Thomann View Details
Warwick RB Corvette $$ 5 NB TS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Warwick Masterbuilt Corvette $$ NT 5 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Warwick RB Corvette Classic 5 ASTHP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Warwick RB Corvette Classic 5 ASTHP

by Warwick
Custom Features Professional Use Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Modern extended range capabilities
✓ PROS
  • • Professional versatility
  • • Extended low-end range with low B string
✗ CONS
  • • String spacing may feel cramped
  • • May need specialized strings and setup

Warwick RB Corvette Classic 5 ASTHP5-String electric bassBody: AlderVeneered top: AAA Flamed mapleBolted4-piece neck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 450443
$769
Buy at Thomann View Details
Warwick RB Streamer LX 5 SW HP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Warwick Pro S. Corvette $$ 5 NBTS BLK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Warwick Pro S. Corvette $$ 5 NBTS BLK

by Warwick
Extended Range Custom Features Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Extended low-end range with low B string
✓ PROS
  • • Modern extended range capabilities
  • • Professional versatility
✗ CONS
  • • Higher learning curve vs 4-string
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment

Warwick Pro S. Corvette $$ 5 NBTS BLK5-String Electric BassBody: US swamp ashBolt-on neck: 4-Piece laminated...

⭐ 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 524560
$3,299
Buy at Thomann View Details
Warwick RB Star Bass 5 VSTHP - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Warwick RB Star Bass 5 VSTHP

by Warwick
Professional Use Unique Designs Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Perfect for contemporary music styles
✓ PROS
  • • Extended low-end range with low B string
  • • Modern extended range capabilities
✗ CONS
  • • May need specialized strings and setup
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment

Warwick RB Star Bass 5 VSTHP5-String Electric Bassback and sides: Flamed mapleSet-in4-piece neck: Maple with Ekanga...

⭐ 4.4/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 450755
$1,209
Buy at Thomann View Details
Warwick Masterbuilt Thumb Bass NT 5 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Warwick Masterbuilt Thumb Bass NT 5

by Warwick
Professional Use Custom Features Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Versatile pickup configurations available
✓ PROS
  • • Professional versatility
  • • Extended low-end range with low B string
✗ CONS
  • • More complex muting techniques required
  • • String spacing may feel cramped

Warwick Masterbuilt Thumb Bass NT 55-String electric bassBody: bubinga pommeléNeck: continuous neck-thru(-body) 4-ply...

⭐ 4.7/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 397447
$8,249
Buy at Thomann View Details
Warwick RB Corvette Basic 5 NBTS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Warwick RB Corvette Basic 5 NBTS

by Warwick
Experimental Music Unique Designs Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Versatile pickup configurations available
✓ PROS
  • • Modern extended range capabilities
  • • Extended low-end range with low B string
✗ CONS
  • • Higher learning curve vs 4-string
  • • String spacing may feel cramped

Warwick RB Corvette Basic 5 NBTS5-String Electric BassBody: Alder4-Piece neck: Maple with ekanga veneer stripsNeck...

⭐ 4.6/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 450229
$1,099
Buy at Thomann View Details
Warwick Pro Series Corvette Bubinga 5 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

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
Buy at Thomann View Details
Warwick RB Corvette $$ 5 BR TS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Warwick RB Corvette $$ 5 BR TS

by Warwick
Experimental Music Unique Designs Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Modern extended range capabilities
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for contemporary music styles
  • • Versatile pickup configurations available
✗ CONS
  • • String spacing may feel cramped
  • • Wider neck requires adjustment

Warwick RB Corvette $$ 5 BR TS5-String Electric BassAsh bodyBolted 4-piece laminated maple neck with Ekanga veneer...

⭐ 4.8/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 442665
$1,044
Buy at Thomann View Details
Warwick RB Corvette $$ 5 N TS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

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
Buy at Thomann View Details

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.

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