Warwick RB Corvette $$ 5 W HP

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Warwick RB Corvette $$ 5 W HP

Warwick

RB Corvette $$ 5 W HP

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Product Info

Article Number: 442679
Brand: Warwick
Model: RB Corvette $$ 5 W HP
Price: $1,043.90

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This Corvette $$ 5 W HP is a solid choice for players seeking a versatile, workhorse bass with a classic feel. The long scale and MEC pickup combo deliver a punchy, defined tone that cuts through a mix. It's a great option for rock, funk, and heavier genres where you want that vintage growl with modern reliability.

Product Description

  • Warwick RB Corvette $$ 5 W 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 White
  • 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, articulate tone with a pleasing attack.
  • • Bolted maple neck with Ekanga veneer offers stability and a snappy feel.
  • • Passive MEC humbucker delivers a vintage-inspired, warm and powerful sound.
  • • Long scale (866 mm) enhances string tension and note definition, especially with 5 strings.
CONS
  • • The high-gloss finish can be a fingerprint magnet and requires careful maintenance.
  • • Wenge fretboards can darken with age and require occasional oiling.
  • • The RockBass 2-band EQ, while functional, lacks the versatility of more advanced 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 & Active RockBass
Scale Length 866 mm (34in Long Scale)
Frets 24 Extra high nickel silver jumbo frets
Strings Warwick RED .045in-.135in
Weight Approx. 4.4 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The MEC is designed to emulate the classic MusicMan humbucker sound, offering a balanced output and a warmer, more vintage character compared to Warwick’s higher-output active pickups.
Warwick’s bolt-on necks are meticulously engineered and reinforced with laminations; they're exceptionally stable and offer a bright, responsive feel, comparable to many set-neck designs.
Wenge naturally darkens with age. Regularly cleaning and occasionally applying a fretboard oil specifically designed for darker woods will keep it hydrated and prevent cracking.

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