Warwick RB Alien Standard 5 NT LH

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Warwick RB Alien Standard 5 NT LH

Warwick

RB Alien Standard 5 NT LH

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Product Info

Article Number: 492032
Brand: Warwick
Model: RB Alien Standard 5 NT LH
Price: $757.90

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This Alien 5 NT LH is a solid entry into the acoustic bass world, particularly for left-handed players. The solid top and Fishman electronics give it a surprisingly powerful voice for an affordable instrument, making it great for folk, Americana, or unplugged gigs. It's a dependable workhorse bass for players seeking a natural, resonant tone.

Product Description

  • Warwick RB Alien Standard 5 NT LH
  • 5-String Acoustic Bass with Pickup
  • Lefthand / left-handed model
  • Top: solid sitka spruce
  • Back and sides: Agathis
  • Set-in neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Wenge
  • Scale: 34" (long scale)
  • Fretboard radius: 26"
  • Nut width: 45 mm
  • Just-A-Nut III tedur nut
  • 24 Nickel silver jumbo frets
  • Pickup: Fishman sonicore piezo
  • Fishman sonitone preamp
  • 1 Volume 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 tuners
  • Chrome hardware
  • Factory strings: Warwick RED strings bronze strings .045" - .135"
  • Weight: Approx. 3.3 kg
  • Colour: Natural transparent satin
  • Incl. RockBag student line gig bag (not sold separately)
  • truss rod key and 1.5 mm allen key

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

PROS
  • • Solid Sitka spruce top delivers a surprisingly resonant and articulate acoustic tone.
  • • Fishman Sonicore piezo/Sonitone preamp combo provides a clean, amplified sound with good clarity.
  • • Long 34in scale enhances string definition and provides a tighter low-end response.
  • • Wenge fingerboard offers a smooth playing experience with a slightly warmer feel than maple.
CONS
  • • Agathis back and sides, while functional, limit the overall tonal complexity compared to higher-grade woods.
  • • The weight (3.3 kg) can be a bit tiring for extended playing sessions.
  • • Limited tonal versatility; best suited for acoustic-focused genres, less ideal for heavily distorted sounds.

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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 24 Nickel Silver Jumbo
Strings Warwick RED Bronze .045in - .135in
Weight 3.3 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s brighter and more focused than a typical acoustic bass, thanks to the spruce top and long scale, but lacks the full-bodied warmth of a larger-bodied acoustic.
Yes, the Sonitone preamp is straightforward with basic volume and tone controls, making it easy to integrate into most acoustic amplifiers or PA systems.
It sustains adequately for an instrument in this price range, but don't expect the long, complex overtones you'd get from more premium tonewoods.

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