Warwick Alien 5 NT FL
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Warwick
Alien 5 NT FL
Product Info
Article Number:
492916
Brand:
Warwick
Model:
Alien 5 NT FL
Category:
Fretless Acoustic Basses
Price:
$1,758.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Alien 5 NT FL is a beautifully crafted acoustic bass, perfect for the experienced player seeking a warm, resonant tone with surprising versatility. The fretless design and Fishman electronics unlock expressive possibilities, making it ideal for jazz, folk, and fingerstyle players who want a stage-worthy acoustic instrument.
Product Description
- Warwick Alien 5 NT FL
- 5-String Acoustic Bass with Pickup
- Fretless
- Top: Solid AAAA Sitka spruce
- Back and sides: Ovangkol
- Set-in neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Tigerstripe ebony
- Fingerboard radius: 26"
- Scale: 34" (Long scale)
- Nut width: 45 mm
- Just-A-Nut III Tedur nut
- Pickup: Fishman Piezo
- Fishman Prefix Plus T Electronics
- Knobs for Notch
- Volume
- Bass
- Contour
- Treble
- Brilliance and Contour Freq
- Phase switch
- Wenge bridge with Warwick tailpiece and bone saddle
- String spacing: 16.5 mm
- Distance B to G string: 66 mm
- Warwick security lock on the neck
- Bottom strap pin with integrated output socket
- Wenge thumb rest
- Warwick machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Ex-factory stringing: Warwick Black Label Phosphor Bronze Strings .045" - .135"
- Weight: approx. 3.3 kg
- Colour: Natural Transparent Satin
- Includes RockBag Acoustic Bass Bag Starline
- truss rod key and 1.5 mm hex key
*Note:* Register your product at https://shop.warwick.de/en/warrantyregistration to extend the warranty to 4 years.
PROS
- • AAAA Sitka spruce top delivers exceptional clarity and projection
- • Tigerstripe ebony fingerboard offers a smooth, responsive fretless experience
- • Fishman Prefix Plus T electronics provide versatile tonal shaping
- • Solid build quality with Warwick’s signature security lock neck joint
CONS
- • Ovangkol back and sides can sometimes exhibit a slightly boxy tone compared to maple
- • 3.3 kg weight makes it less ideal for extended gigs or travel
- • Fretless nature demands a higher skill level and careful handling
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
AAAA Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Ovangkol
Neck Material
Mahogany
Pickups
Fishman Piezo / Fishman Prefix Plus T
Scale Length
34 in
Frets
Fretless
Strings
Warwick Black Label Phosphor Bronze .045in - .135in
Weight
3.3 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Warwick fretless basses generally have a lower action, but this one will require careful setup to avoid buzzing – expect to adjust it to your preference.
It's quite user-friendly with its onboard EQ, but understanding the Contour control takes a little experimentation to avoid unwanted resonances.
Ovangkol provides a darker, warmer tone than maple, offering a more mellow acoustic bass voice with a good amount of sustain.
