Warwick Alien Deluxe 5 Hybrid Thinline

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Warwick Alien Deluxe 5 Hybrid Thinline

Warwick

Alien Deluxe 5 Hybrid Thinline

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Product Info

Article Number: 468251
Brand: Warwick
Model: Alien Deluxe 5 Hybrid Thinline
Price: $988.90

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This Alien Deluxe is a seriously well-thought-out acoustic-electric bass. The thin-line design makes it surprisingly comfortable, and the hybrid pickup system gives you a wide range of tones from natural acoustic to amplified growl. It's perfect for gigging singer-songwriters or anyone wanting a versatile acoustic bass with a modern edge.

Product Description

  • Warwick Alien Deluxe 5 Hybrid Thinline
  • 5-String Acoustic Bass
  • Design: Thin-Line - body depth 80 mm
  • Sitka spruce top
  • Walnut sides and back
  • Set-in mahogany neck
  • Wenge fretboard
  • Scale: 34" Long Scale
  • Neck radius: 660 mm
  • Nut width 45 mm
  • 24 Extra high nickel silver jumbo frets
  • Shadow Nanomagnetic pickup in fretboard
  • Shadow Piezo pickup under the bridge
  • Shadow NFX electronics with built-in tuner
  • Volume / Balance / Tone Magnetic / Tone Piezo controls
  • Phase switch
  • Wenge bridge with slotted bridge pins
  • Nut made of bone
  • String distance: 16.5 mm
  • Distance B to G string: 66 mm
  • Just a Nut III Tedur Saddle
  • Warwick machine heads
  • Warwick Security Lock on the neck / Endpin socket on the body
  • Chrome hardware
  • Transparent pickguard
  • Wenge thumb rest
  • Factory-installed strings: Warwick RED stainless steel (42301 M 5B) .045 "-. 135"
  • Weight approx. 3.3 kg
  • Colour: Natural Transparent Satin Finish
  • Incldues RockBag Student Line Plus Gig Bag (RB 20520 B / PLUS)
  • truss rod wrench and 1.5 mm hex key

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

PROS
  • • Thin-line body offers exceptional comfort and stage playability
  • • Hybrid piezo/magnetic system provides versatile tonal options
  • • Shadow Nanomagnetic pickups deliver warm, articulate acoustic tones
  • • Solid build quality with premium materials like bone nut and Just a Nut saddle
CONS
  • • Walnut back/sides might lack the projection of all-spruce construction
  • • Wenge fretboard can be a bit 'snappy' for some players' preference
  • • Hybrid systems can sometimes be tricky to dial in a perfectly balanced sound

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Key Features

Top Wood Sitka spruce
Back & Sides Walnut
Neck Material Mahogany
Pickups Shadow Nanomagnetic (fretboard) & Piezo (bridge)
Scale Length 34in
Frets 24 Extra high nickel silver jumbo
Strings Warwick R
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Nanomagnetic pickup subtly enhances the acoustic character, adding warmth and clarity without overly muddying the sound – it's designed to be very transparent.
The Piezo pickup is balanced and articulate, but requires careful EQing to avoid excessive brightness; the onboard Tone controls are crucial for shaping its sound.
The hybrid system offers significantly more tonal flexibility, allowing you to blend acoustic and electric sounds for a wider range of applications, unlike a traditional acoustic.

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