Warwick Masterbuilt Corvette $$ NT 5

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Warwick Masterbuilt Corvette $$ NT 5

Warwick

Masterbuilt Corvette $$ NT 5

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Product Info

Article Number: 528478
Brand: Warwick
Model: Masterbuilt Corvette $$ NT 5
Price: $7,368.90

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This Masterbuilt Corvette $$ NT 5 is a serious instrument built for the discerning player. The combination of the Bubinga body, comfortable neck profile, and those fantastic MEC pickups delivers a powerful, articulate tone perfect for modern music and progressive rock. It's a premium bass designed for players who demand the very best in both tone and feel.

Product Description

  • Warwick Masterbuilt Corvette $$ NT 5
  • 5-String Electric Bass
  • Body: Bubinga
  • Neck-thru-body neck: Maple with Ekanga veneer strips
  • Wenge fingerboard
  • Neck profile: C
  • Fingerboard radius: 660 mm (26")
  • Just-A-Nut III brass nut
  • Nut width: 45.0 mm
  • Scale: 864 mm (34")
  • 24 Jumbo bronze frets
  • extra hard
  • Invisible Fret Technology (IFT)
  • Pickups: 2 passive MEC MM-style humbuckers with brushed metal cover
  • Active Warwick 2-band electronics with rechargeable lithium battery
  • Volume control with push/pull function for preamp bypass
  • Balance
  • treble and bass controls
  • 2x 3-Way toggle switch for pickups (serial / parallel / single coil)
  • Electronics compartment with matching wooden cover
  • Graph Tech Ratio machine heads with wooden knobs
  • Warwick Security Locks
  • Warwick 2-Piece 3D Brass bridge and Tailpiece
  • Strings: .045"-.135" Warwick EMP
  • CO2-neutral production
  • Black hardware
  • Natural Oil Finish
  • Incl. Warwick Genuine Handmade Leather Bag (RB 20205 B W) and Warwick Masterbuilt Genuine Leather User Kit
  • Made in Germany

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

PROS
  • • Bubinga body delivers exceptional sustain and a rich, resonant low-end.
  • • MEC pickups provide a punchy, articulate tone with excellent clarity.
  • • Invisible Fret Technology (IFT) creates a smooth, fast playing experience.
  • • Masterbuilt quality ensures meticulous craftsmanship and exceptional attention to detail.
CONS
  • • Bubinga's density contributes to a notably heavy instrument, potentially fatiguing.
  • • The 2-band active preamp, while capable, might limit tonal sculpting for some.
  • • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for most players.

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Key Features

Body Material Bubinga
Neck Material Maple with Ekanga veneer strips
Fingerboard Wenge
Pickups 2 Passive MEC MM-style humbuckers
Scale Length 864 mm (34")
Frets 24 Jumbo Bronze
Strings 5-String
Weight Approximately 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Balance control subtly shifts the frequency response, allowing you to tailor the bass's low-end emphasis – it’s more nuanced than a simple tone knob.
The battery is accessible via a compartment cover, and it's rechargeable; a full charge typically lasts for 8-10 hours of playing time, and a charging indicator will alert you when it needs attention.
Security Locks provide an extra layer of protection against string breakage and tuning instability, especially important for a 5-string bass under tension.

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