Warwick RB Alien Standard 5 BK FL

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Warwick RB Alien Standard 5 BK FL

Warwick

RB Alien Standard 5 BK FL

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Product Info

Article Number: 491901
Brand: Warwick
Model: RB Alien Standard 5 BK FL
Price: $878.90

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The Warwick Alien Standard 5 BK FL is a seriously cool acoustic bass for players who love the feel of fretless and want a natural, amplified voice. It's a great option for solo performers, folk musicians, or anyone looking for a unique acoustic bass tone – the Fishman electronics are surprisingly good for the price point.

Product Description

  • Warwick RB Alien Standard 5 BK FL
  • 5-String Acoustic Bass with Pickup
  • Fretless
  • with lines
  • Top: Solid Sitka spruce
  • Back and sides: Agathis
  • Set-in neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Tigerstripe ebony
  • Scale: 34" (Long scale)
  • Fingerboard radius: 26"
  • Nut width: 45 mm
  • Just-A-Nut III Tedur nut
  • 24 Positions with inlaid Riboulan fret line markers
  • Pickup: Fishman Sonicore Piezo
  • Fishman Sonitone Preamp
  • 1 Volume control and 1 tone control
  • Transparent pickguard
  • Wenge bridge with bone saddle
  • String spacing: 16.5 mm
  • Distance B to G string: 66 mm
  • Warwick Security Locks
  • Wenge thumb rest
  • Warwick machine heads
  • Chrome hardware
  • Ex-factory stringing: Warwick RED Strings bronze strings .045" - .135"
  • Weight: approx. 3.3 kg
  • Colour: Solid Black Satin
  • Includes RockBag Student Line gigbag (not available separately)
  • 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
  • • Solid Sitka spruce top delivers a naturally resonant and articulate acoustic tone.
  • • Fishman Sonicore Piezo pickup provides clear, amplified sound with surprising warmth.
  • • Tigerstripe ebony fingerboard offers a slick, comfortable fretless playing experience.
  • • Long 34in scale enhances string tension and provides a defined low-end response.
CONS
  • • Agathis back and sides, while affordable, lack the tonal complexity of more premium woods.
  • • The weight (approx. 3.3 kg) might be a factor for extended playing sessions.
  • • Limited tonal versatility; best suited for acoustic-focused genres.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Sitka spruce
Back & Sides Agathis
Neck Material Mahogany
Pickups Fishman Sonicore Piezo, Fishman Sonitone Preamp
Scale Length 34in
Frets Fretless (24 inlaid Riboulan fret line markers)
Strings Warwick RED bronze strings .045in - .135in
Weight approx. 3.3 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Tigerstripe ebony fingerboard is quite slick, so it will feel a bit faster than some fretless basses with a more textured feel. Expect a smoother glide and potentially quicker response.
The Fishman Sonitone preamp provides a decent output for smaller gigs or recording. For larger venues, an external preamp might be beneficial for additional headroom.
While it provides a natural acoustic tone, the Agathis back and sides contribute to a slightly more focused and less complex sound compared to a bass made entirely from premium tonewoods.

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