Warwick Pro Series Corvette $$ 5 NBTS

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Warwick Pro Series Corvette $$ 5 NBTS

Warwick

Pro Series Corvette $$ 5 NBTS

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Product Info

Article Number: 489069
Brand: Warwick
Model: Pro Series Corvette $$ 5 NBTS
Price: $3,298.90

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This Corvette $$ 5 NBTS is a serious instrument for the discerning bassist. The long scale and active electronics provide a modern, powerful sound, while the swamp ash body gives it a surprising amount of warmth. It's a premium-priced option ideal for players seeking a versatile, high-performance 5-string bass for rock, funk, and beyond.

Product Description

  • Warwick Pro Series Corvette $$ 5 NBTS
  • 5-String Electric Bass
  • Body: US Swamp ash
  • Neck: 4-Piece laminated ovangkol
  • Neck attachment: Bolt-on
  • Fretboard: Wenge
  • Fretboard radius: 26"
  • Scale: 864 mm (34"/ Long scale)
  • Nut width: 45 mm
  • Nut: Just-A-Nut III (made from Tedur)
  • Frets: 24 Nickel silver jumbo
  • Pickups: 2 x MEC MM-Style humbuckers
  • Electronics: Active MEC 2-way
  • Volume control with push-pull function
  • Balance
  • treble and bass controls
  • Bridge & Tailpiece: Warwick 2-Piece 3D
  • String spacing: 16.5 mm
  • Distance from B to G-string: 66 mm
  • Machine heads: Warwick
  • Warwick security locks
  • Hardware: Chrome
  • Strings: Warwick Black Label (40301 M)
  • .045" - .135"
  • CO2 neutral manufacturing process
  • Finish: UV lacquer
  • Colour: Nirvana Black Transparent Satin
  • Weight: Approx. 4.3 kg
  • Includes a Warwick Pro Series user kit and Starline RockBag
  • Made in Germany

*Note:* Register your product at https://shop.warwick.de/en/warrantyregistration to extend the warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • Swamp ash body delivers a resonant, punchy tone with excellent sustain.
  • • Ovangkol neck provides a stable, comfortable playing experience and rich upper harmonics.
  • • MEC humbuckers offer a powerful, articulate growl suitable for diverse genres.
  • • Bolt-on neck construction provides a snappy attack and responsive feel.
CONS
  • • The weight (4.3 kg) might be fatiguing for players with smaller builds or long gigs.
  • • Wenge fingerboards can be sensitive to humidity changes, requiring careful maintenance.
  • • The active electronics add complexity and require a power source, limiting passive tonal options.

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Key Features

Body Material US Swamp ash
Neck Material 4-Piece laminated ovangkol
Fingerboard Wenge
Pickups 2 x MEC MM-Style humbuckers
Scale Length 864 mm (34 in)
Frets 24 Nickel silver jumbo
Strings Warwick Black Label .045in - .135in
Weight 4.3 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The active preamp adds a noticeable boost in output and tonal shaping capabilities, allowing for more aggressive sounds and precise EQ adjustments, but also introduces a dependency on battery power.
Wenge can be stable, but it's hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs and releases moisture. Proper humidity control is essential to prevent fret buzz or changes in action – a humidifier is your friend.
The 2-way electronics offer a basic EQ boost. The push-pull pot typically toggles between a brighter and darker tone, offering two distinct tonal personalities.

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