Warwick RB Corvette $$ 5 NB TS
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Warwick
RB Corvette $$ 5 NB TS
Product Info
Article Number:
442664
Brand:
Warwick
Model:
RB Corvette $$ 5 NB TS
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,021.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This RB Corvette $$ 5 is a solid, dependable workhorse bass. The long scale and MEC pickup combo give it a really focused, punchy tone, great for rock, funk, and heavier styles. It's a fantastic option for players looking for quality and a recognizable Warwick feel without the top-tier price tag.
Product Description
- Warwick RB Corvette $$ 5 NB TS
- 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: Transparent matte
- Colour: Nirvana 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 provides a resonant, punchy low-end with a tight feel.
- • Bolted maple neck with Ekanga veneer offers stability and a snappy, articulate response.
- • MEC humbucker delivers a classic, powerful tone suitable for various genres.
- • Long scale (866mm) enhances string definition and provides a comfortable playing experience.
CONS
- • Transparent matte finish can be prone to fingerprints and requires careful cleaning.
- • Wenge fretboard can be a bit drier than rosewood and may need occasional oiling.
- • Passive electronics limit tonal flexibility compared to active systems.
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Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
4-piece laminated maple with Ekanga veneer
Fingerboard
Wenge
Pickups
Passive MEC MM-Style humbucker
Scale Length
866 mm (34 in Long Scale)
Frets
24 Extra high nickel silver jumbo
Strings
Warwick RED .045in-.135in
Weight
Approx. 4.4 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The MEC is a vintage-voiced humbucker, offering a more raw, dynamic sound compared to the more sculpted tones of RockBass active pickups.
The neck profile is a comfortable 'C' shape, and the 45mm nut width provides ample room for complex chord voicings – it should be quite manageable for most hand sizes.
Bolted necks generally offer a more immediate attack and a slightly brighter tone compared to set-neck construction, contributing to a snappier overall feel.
