Warwick RB Corvette Basic 5 HVTS
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Warwick
RB Corvette Basic 5 HVTS
Product Info
Article Number:
450231
Brand:
Warwick
Model:
RB Corvette Basic 5 HVTS
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,098.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Corvette Basic 5 is a solid choice for players wanting a modern, punchy 5-string sound without the premium price tag. The long scale really tightens up the low B, and the active pickups give it a definite edge for rock, funk, and heavier genres. It's a great all-arounder for gigging musicians.
Product Description
- Warwick RB Corvette Basic 5 HVTS
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on 4-piece neck: Maple with Ekanga veneer stripes
- Fretboard: Wenge
- Scale: 863.6 mm (long scale)
- Nut width: 45.0 mm
- 24 Extra high nickel silver jumbo frets
- Pickup: Active MEC J/J
- Active 2-band electronics
- Volume / Balance / Treble / Bass controls
- Warwick machine heads
- Just-a-Nut III nut made of Tedur
- 2-Piece Warwick bridge
- String spacing: 16.5 mm
- Warwick Security Locks
- Chrome hardware
- Ex-factory stringing: Warwick RED (42301 M) .045" - .135"
- Weight: approx. 3.8 kg
- Colour: Honey violin transparent satin
- Warwick gig bag included
*Note: * Register your product at www.w-distribution.com/Warranty to extend the warranty to 4 years.
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, articulate tone with good sustain
- • Maple/Ekanga neck offers stiffness and a snappy, responsive feel
- • Active MEC J/J pickups deliver a powerful, modern, and punchy sound
- • Long scale (863.6 mm) provides tight low-end and improved clarity
CONS
- • The weight (3.8 kg) can be tiring for extended playing sessions
- • Wenge fretboard can be prone to dryness and may require occasional maintenance
- • The 2-band active EQ is relatively basic, limiting tonal sculpting options
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Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple with Ekanga veneer stripes
Fingerboard
Wenge
Pickups
Active MEC J/J
Scale Length
863.6 mm
Frets
24 Extra high nickel silver jumbo
Strings
Warwick RED .045in - .135in
Weight
3.8 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active MEC pickups offer a significantly more aggressive and defined sound with more output, allowing for easier distortion and a more modern tone compared to passive pickups.
The Ekanga adds stiffness to the maple neck, contributing to a more responsive and slightly brighter feel, though the impact is subtle compared to the maple itself.
Wenge is known to dry out, so regular conditioning with fretboard oil is recommended to prevent cracking and maintain playability – a routine maintenance task for any wood fretboard.
