Warwick RB Corvette $$ 5 BK HP

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Warwick RB Corvette $$ 5 BK HP

Warwick

RB Corvette $$ 5 BK HP

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Product Info

Article Number: 442677
Brand: Warwick
Model: RB Corvette $$ 5 BK HP
Price: $1,043.90

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

This Corvette $$ 5 BK HP is a solid choice for players wanting a punchy, reliable 5-string. The long scale and MEC pickup deliver a defined low-end, making it great for rock, funk, and heavier styles. It’s a well-built instrument offering serious value for the price.

Product Description

  • Warwick RB Corvette $$ 5 BK HP
  • 5-String Electric Bass
  • Ash body
  • Bolted 4-piece laminated maple neck with Ekanga veneer strips
  • Fretboard: Wenge
  • Fretboard radius: 660 mm (26")
  • Scale: 866 mm (34" Long Scale)
  • 24 Extra high nickel silver jumbo frets
  • Just a Nut III Tedur nut
  • Nut width: 45.0 mm
  • Pickup: Passive MEC MM-Style humbucker
  • Active RockBass 2-band electronics
  • Controls for volume
  • treble
  • and bass
  • Warwick machine heads
  • 2-Piece Warwick bridge
  • String spacing: 16.5 mm
  • Distance H- to G-string: 66 mm
  • Strung with Warwick RED Strings (42301 M) .045"-.135"
  • Warwick security locks
  • Hardware: Chrome
  • Weight: Approx. 4.4 kg
  • Finish: High gloss
  • Colour: Solid Black
  • Includes hexagonal truss rod key

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

PROS
  • • Ash body delivers a focused, articulate low-end tone.
  • • Bolted maple neck offers stability and a quicker response than set necks.
  • • MEC humbucker provides a classic, punchy growl with good clarity.
  • • Wenge fretboard adds warmth and a comfortable playing feel.
CONS
  • • The high-gloss finish can be a fingerprint magnet and requires diligent care.
  • • The 2-band active EQ offers limited tonal shaping compared to more sophisticated systems.
  • • At 4.4 kg, it's a noticeably heavier instrument for extended playing sessions.

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Key Features

Body Material Ash
Neck Material Bolted 4-piece laminated maple with Ekanga veneer strips
Fingerboard Wenge
Pickups Passive MEC MM-Style humbucker & Active RockBass 2-band
Scale Length 866 mm (34in Long Scale)
Frets 24 Extra high nickel silver jumbo
Strings Warwick RED .045in-.135in
Weight 4.4 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The MEC is designed to emulate the classic MusicMan humbucker sound – expect a more aggressive, slightly scooped tone than the RockBass active pickups, with good clarity and sustain.
While a set neck is often associated with more sustain, the bolted construction here contributes to a snappier, more responsive feel and excellent stability – a common Warwick design choice.
It’s on the heavier side for a 5-string, but the ash body contributes to its tonal character. A comfortable strap is recommended for longer gigs.

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