Warwick Alien 6 NT FL

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Warwick Alien 6 NT FL

Warwick

Alien 6 NT FL

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Product Info

Article Number: 492919
Brand: Warwick
Model: Alien 6 NT FL
Price: $1,868.90

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This Alien 6 NT FL is a serious instrument for the fretless acoustic bass enthusiast. The combination of premium woods and Fishman electronics delivers a surprisingly versatile sound, equally at home in folk, jazz, or even fingerstyle acoustic arrangements. It's a premium-priced option that rewards the dedicated player with a unique voice.

Product Description

  • Warwick Alien 6 NT FL
  • 6-String Acoustic Bass with Pickup
  • Fretless
  • Top: Solid AAAA Sitka spruce
  • Back and sides: Ovangkol
  • Set-in neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Tigerstripe ebony
  • Fingerboard radius: 47"
  • Scale: 34" (Long scale)
  • Nut width: 52 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 C string: 82.5 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 .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 https://shop.warwick.de/en/warrantyregistration to extend the warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • AAAA Sitka spruce top delivers a warm, resonant acoustic tone.
  • • Tigerstripe ebony fingerboard offers exceptional smoothness for fretless playing.
  • • Fishman Prefix Plus T electronics provide versatile amplified sound shaping.
  • • Solid build quality with Warwick security lock enhances stability and playability.
CONS
  • • The 34 in scale can feel unwieldy for smaller players or those accustomed to shorter scales.
  • • Ovangkol back and sides, while beautiful, can slightly dampen high-end clarity compared to all-spruce construction.
  • • The 6-string format might feel crowded for players unfamiliar with wider fretless basses.

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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 .025in - .135in
Weight approx. 3.6 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The wider string spacing and 6-string configuration require a bit of adaptation for fretless beginners, but the ebony fingerboard is exceptionally smooth, making the transition easier.
Yes, the Prefix Plus T provides excellent control over tone; the Notch, Contour, and Brilliance knobs allow for subtle shaping while retaining a very organic feel.
Ovangkol adds warmth and sustain compared to all-spruce, providing a balanced tone; it helps control the high frequencies, preventing a brittle or overly bright sound.

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