Warwick Alien 6 NT

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Warwick Alien 6 NT

Warwick

Alien 6 NT

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 492918
Brand: Warwick
Model: Alien 6 NT
Price: $1,868.90

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The Alien 6 NT is a beautifully crafted acoustic-electric bass offering a surprisingly powerful and articulate voice. It's perfect for the gigging musician who wants a stage-ready 6-string acoustic with a premium feel and a Fishman preamp. This is a great option for players needing a versatile instrument for both acoustic and amplified performance.

Product Description

  • Warwick Alien 6 NT
  • 6-String Acoustic Bass with Pickup
  • Top: Solid AAAA Sitka spruce
  • Back and sides: Ovangkol
  • Set-in neck: Mahogany
  • Fretboard: Wenge
  • Fretboard radius: 47"
  • Scale length: 34" (Long Scale)
  • Nut width: 52 mm
  • Just-A-Nut III Tedur nut
  • 24 Bronze jumbo frets
  • Pickup: Fishman Piezo
  • Fishman Prefix Plus T electronics
  • Controls 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
  • B to C string spacing: 82.5 mm
  • Warwick Security Lock on neck
  • Lower strap button with integrated output jack
  • Wenge thumb rest
  • Warwick machine heads
  • Chrome hardware
  • Strings: Warwick Black Label Phosphor Bronze strings .025" - .135".
  • Weight: approx. 3.6 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 www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • AAAA Sitka spruce top delivers a remarkably clear, resonant acoustic tone.
  • • Fishman Prefix Plus T preamp provides excellent onboard amplification and tonal shaping.
  • • Long scale (34 in) offers enhanced string definition and note separation on 6 strings.
  • • Security Lock neck joint adds impressive stability and sustain – a hallmark of Warwick.
CONS
  • • Ovangkol back and sides, while beautiful, can slightly dampen the top's natural projection.
  • • The 3.6 kg weight makes it less ideal for extended standing gigs.
  • • The wider string spacing (16.5 mm) requires adaptation for players accustomed to narrower basses.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid AAAA Sitka spruce
Back & Sides Ovangkol
Neck Material Mahogany
Pickups Fishman Piezo / Fishman Prefix Plus T
Scale Length 34in (Long Scale)
Frets 24 Bronze jumbo frets
Strings Warwick Black Label Phosphor Bronze .025in - .135in
Weight approx. 3.6 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a very well-regarded preamp, known for its clean gain and excellent EQ capabilities, offering a more refined sound than some budget options.
The neck profile is generally considered comfortable, but the 52 mm nut width and wider string spacing may feel a bit cramped for players with very small hands.
Ovangkol contributes warmth and complexity to the sound, but it can slightly restrain the top's vibrancy compared to more open-grained woods.

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