Warwick RB Corvette Basic 5 FL NBTS

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Warwick RB Corvette Basic 5 FL NBTS

Warwick

RB Corvette Basic 5 FL NBTS

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Product Info

Article Number: 450209
Brand: Warwick
Model: RB Corvette Basic 5 FL NBTS
Price: $1,098.90

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This Corvette Basic 5 FL is a serious fretless contender. The long scale and active pickups give it a really defined, modern voice, while the Tigerstripe Ebony fingerboard offers a smooth, responsive playing experience. It's ideal for players wanting a versatile, professional-grade fretless without the absolute top-tier price tag.

Product Description

  • Warwick RB Corvette Basic 5 FL NBTS
  • 5-String Electric Bass
  • Fretless
  • Body: Alder
  • Bolted 4-stripe neck: Maple with Ekanga veneer strips
  • Fretboard: Tigerstripe Ebony
  • Fretboard radius: 26"
  • 24 Layers
  • Scale: 863.6 mm (long scale)
  • Nut width: 45.0 mm
  • Pickup: 2 Active MEC J/J
  • Active 2-band electronics
  • Controls for volume
  • balance
  • treble
  • bass
  • Warwick machine heads
  • Just a Nut III Tedur saddle
  • 2-Piece Warwick bridge
  • String spacing: 16.5 mm
  • Warwick security locks
  • Chrome hardware
  • Factory stringing: Warwick RED Strings (42301 M) .045"-.135" (Article number #157147#)
  • Weight: approx. 3.8 kg
  • Colour: Nirvana Black Transparent Satin Finish
  • Gigbag included

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

PROS
  • • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain
  • • Maple/Ekanga neck provides stability and a snappy, articulate feel
  • • MEC J/J pickups offer a versatile range, from growl to clarity
  • • Just a Nut III Tedur saddles enhance intonation and string vibration
CONS
  • • Long scale (863.6 mm) may require some getting used to for shorter fingers
  • • Nirvana Black finish can show fingerprints and smudges easily
  • • Active electronics necessitate a power source, limiting passive tonal options

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Maple with Ekanga veneer strips
Fingerboard Tigerstripe Ebony
Pickups 2 Active MEC J/J
Scale Length 863.6 mm
Frets Fretless
Strings Warwick RED .045in-.135in
Weight 3.8 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Warwick fretless basses tend to have a slightly higher action than some competitors, which provides a more distinct, pronounced sliding sound but requires a bit more finger pressure.
While active pickups can be prone to noise, the MEC J/J are relatively quiet and well-shielded, providing a clean signal even at higher gain levels.
The Ekanga adds stiffness and a subtle brightness to the neck’s feel – it’s not just visual; it contributes to the overall response and sustain.

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