Warwick Alien 5 NT LH

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Warwick Alien 5 NT LH

Warwick

Alien 5 NT LH

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Product Info

Article Number: 492914
Brand: Warwick
Model: Alien 5 NT LH
Price: $1,758.90

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This Alien 5 NT LH is a fantastic option for the left-handed player seeking a premium acoustic bass with amplified capabilities. The combination of the spruce top and ovangkol back provides a balanced, articulate voice that's great for folk, Americana, or even unplugged gigs. It's a serious instrument for players who appreciate acoustic tone with a touch of modern versatility.

Product Description

  • Warwick Alien 5 NT LH
  • 5-String Acoustic Bass with Pickup
  • Left-handed model
  • RockBass series
  • Top: solid AAAA Sitka spruce
  • Back and sides: Ovangkol
  • Glued-on neck: mahogany
  • Fretboard: wenge
  • Fretboard radius: 26"
  • Scale length: 34" (long scale)
  • Nut width: 45 mm
  • Just-A-Nut III Tedur nut
  • Nickel-silver jumbo frets: 24
  • Pickup: Fishman Piezo
  • Fishman Prefix Plus T Electronics
  • Controls for the notch
  • volume
  • bass
  • contour
  • treble
  • brilliance and contour freq
  • Phase switch
  • Transparent pickguard
  • Wenge bridge with Warwick tailpiece and a bone bridge inlay
  • Distance between strings: 16.5 mm
  • Distance between B to G-string: 66 mm
  • Warwich Security Locks on the neck
  • Lower strap pin with integrated output jack
  • Wenge thumb rest
  • Warwick tuners
  • Chrome hardware
  • Factory strings: Warwick Black Label Phosphor Bronze strings .045"-.135"
  • Weight: approx. 3.3 kg
  • Colour: Natural Transparent Satin
  • Incl. RockBag Acoustic Bass Bag Starline
  • truss rod key and a 1.5 mm hex key

*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend your warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • AAAA Sitka spruce top delivers exceptional clarity and projection for acoustic tones.
  • • Fishman Prefix Plus T electronics offer versatile amplified tones and tonal shaping.
  • • Long 34 in scale provides a tight, defined low end characteristic of 5-string basses.
  • • Mahogany neck with wenge fretboard offers a comfortable playing feel and warmth.
CONS
  • • Ovangkol back and sides, while beautiful, can slightly dampen overall resonance.
  • • The substantial build results in a heavier instrument, potentially fatiguing for some players.
  • • Limited tonal flexibility compared to electric basses; primarily suited for acoustic-focused genres.

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Key Features

Top Wood AAAA Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides Ovangkol
Neck Material Mahogany
Pickups Fishman Piezo with Fishman Prefix Plus T Electronics
Scale Length 34 in
Frets 24 Nickel-Silver Jumbo Frets
Strings Warwick Black
Weight Approximately 4.8 kg (10.6 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Fishman system subtly enhances the natural acoustic voice, adding clarity and warmth while allowing for some EQ adjustments without significant coloration.
The neck profile is a comfortable 'C' shape; the 45 mm nut width might feel a bit snug for players with exceptionally large hands, but most will find it manageable.
The Alien series maintains Warwick’s reputation for excellent craftsmanship; the construction is solid, the hardware is robust, and the overall finish is very well executed.

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