Warwick Pro Series Corvette Bub 4 FL

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Warwick Pro Series Corvette Bub 4 FL

Warwick

Pro Series Corvette Bub 4 FL

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Product Info

Article Number: 489057
Brand: Warwick
Model: Pro Series Corvette Bub 4 FL
Price: $2,858.90

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This Corvette Bub 4 FL is a serious fretless instrument built for players who demand a refined, articulate tone. The combination of Bubinga and the long scale creates a powerful, focused sound, perfect for jazz, fusion, or any genre where precision and expressive slides are key. It's a premium-priced bass, but the build quality and sonic versatility justify the investment for the dedicated bassist.

Product Description

  • Warwick Pro Series Corvette Bub 4 FL
  • Electric Bass
  • Fretless
  • Body: Bubinga
  • Bolt-on neck: Ovangkol
  • Fretboard: Tigerstripe Ebony
  • Fretboard radius: 508 mm
  • 24 Nickel silver jumbo frets
  • Just-A-Nut III Tedur nut
  • Nut width: 38.5 mm
  • Scale: 864 mm long scale
  • Pickups: 2 Active MEC J/J single coils
  • Volume control with push/pull function
  • Balance control
  • Stacked treble and bass controls
  • Active MEC 2-way electronics
  • Two-piece Warwick 3D bridge and tailpiece
  • String spacing: 19 mm
  • Distance
  • E to G string: 57 mm
  • Warwick machine heads
  • Warwick security locks
  • Chrome hardware
  • Strings: Warwick Black Label strings (40200 M) .045" - .105"
  • CO2 neutral production
  • Weight: Approx. 4.3 kg
  • Colour: Natural satin (UV varnish)
  • Includes a Starline Rock Bag and Warwick Pro Series User Kit
  • Made in Germany

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

PROS
  • • Bubinga body delivers a rich, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
  • • Tigerstripe ebony fretboard provides a slick, responsive playing experience.
  • • Active MEC J/J pickups offer a defined, articulate sound with punchy lows.
  • • Long scale (864mm) provides excellent note clarity and extended range.
CONS
  • • Bubinga can be dense, resulting in a heavier instrument for extended playing.
  • • Fretless basses require more precise technique and careful tuning.
  • • Active electronics necessitate a power source, limiting passive tonal options.

Product Video

Key Features

Body Material Bubinga
Neck Material Ovangkol
Fingerboard Tigerstripe Ebony
Pickups Active MEC J/J single coils
Scale Length 864 mm
Frets 24 Nickel silver jumbo frets
Strings Warwick Black Label .045in - .105in
Weight Approx. 4.3 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Tigerstripe ebony is exceptionally smooth, but fretless basses inherently require a more delicate touch and precise finger placement than a fretted neck.
While known for clarity, the MEC J/J pickups can handle a good amount of drive – they’ll deliver a tight, defined growl rather than a muddy distortion.
The push/pull function likely alters the pickup blend, allowing for a wider range of tonal possibilities, potentially engaging a mid-frequency boost or a parallel wiring configuration.

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