Warwick RB Corvette $$ 4 BK HP

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Warwick RB Corvette $$ 4 BK HP

Warwick

RB Corvette $$ 4 BK HP

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Product Info

Article Number: 442653
Brand: Warwick
Model: RB Corvette $$ 4 BK HP
Price: $988.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

This Corvette $$ is a solid choice for players needing a versatile, punchy bass. The long scale and MEC pickups offer a powerful, defined sound that cuts through the mix – perfect for rock, metal, or even heavier funk. It’s a great value proposition for players seeking a quality instrument without a premium-priced tag.

Product Description

  • Warwick RB Corvette $$ 4 BK HP
  • Electric Bass
  • Ash body
  • Screwed 3-piece maple neck with Ekanga veneer strips
  • Wenge fretboard
  • Fretboard radius: 508 mm (20")
  • Scale: 866 mm (34" long scale)
  • 24 Extra high nickel silver jumbo frets
  • Just a Nut III Tedur nut
  • Nut width: 38.5 mm
  • Pickup: 2 Passive MEC MM-style humbuckers
  • Active RockBass 2-band electronics
  • Controls for volume
  • balance
  • treble
  • bass
  • Warwick machine heads
  • Two-piece Warwick bridge
  • String spacing: 19 mm
  • Distance from E to G string: 57 mm
  • Ex-factory stringing: Warwick RED (42200 M) .045" - .105"
  • Warwick Security Locks
  • Chrome hardware
  • Weight: approx. 4.0 kg
  • Colour: Solid Black High Polish
  • Includes gigbag and truss rod hex key

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

PROS
  • • Ash body provides a tight, articulate low-end with a pleasing resonance.
  • • MEC humbuckers deliver a punchy, aggressive tone suitable for rock and metal.
  • • Screwed maple neck offers excellent stability and a smooth, fast playing experience.
  • • Long scale (34in) provides enhanced string tension and improved note definition.
CONS
  • • The weight (approx. 4.0 kg) can be tiring for extended playing sessions.
  • • 2-band active electronics limit tonal shaping compared to more complex systems.
  • • High-polish finish can be prone to fingerprints and requires careful maintenance.

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Key Features

Body Material Ash
Neck Material Maple with Ekanga veneer strips
Fingerboard Wenge
Pickups 2 Passive MEC MM-style humbuckers
Scale Length 866 mm (34in)
Frets 24 Extra high nickel silver jumbo frets
Strings Warwick RED .045in - .105in
Weight approx. 4.0 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's punchier and less scooped than a StingRay, with a more focused midrange thanks to the MEC pickups and ash body.
The neck is a comfortable 'C' shape, but the 38.5mm nut width might feel a little wider than some prefer – it’s a good fit for most, but not universally.
Yes, they are a standard design and readily available; replacements or modifications are easily possible for those wanting to customize the sound.

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