Warwick RB Corvette $$ LH 5 NB TS
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Warwick
RB Corvette $$ LH 5 NB TS
Product Info
Article Number:
442666
Brand:
Warwick
Model:
RB Corvette $$ LH 5 NB TS
Category:
5-String Lefthanded Basses
Price:
$1,043.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This left-handed Warwick Corvette $$ is a solid choice for players wanting a punchy, aggressive 5-string tone without the premium price tag. The bolt-on neck gives it a lively feel, and the MEC pickups provide plenty of growl for rock, metal, and heavier genres. It's a great all-rounder for gigging musicians.
Product Description
- Warwick RB Corvette $$ LH 5 NB TS
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Left-handed model
- Ash body
- Bolt-on 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
- Pickups: Passive MEC MM-Style humbuckers
- Active RockBass 2-band electronics
- Volume (push/pull)/treble/bass controls
- Push/pull function on the volume control for series/parallel connection
- Warwick machine heads
- Two-piece Warwick Bridge
- String spacing: 16.5 mm
- Distance from B to G string: 66 mm
- Wwith Warwick RED Strings (42301 M) .045"-. 135"
- Warwick Security Locks
- Hardware: Chrome
- Weight approx. 4.4 kg
- Finish: Transparent Matt
- Colour: Nirvana Black
- Incl. gigbag and hex key for truss rod
*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.
PROS
- • Ash body provides a warm, resonant foundation for the tone
- • Bolt-on neck offers a snappy, responsive feel and bright attack
- • MEC humbuckers deliver a powerful, aggressive tone with excellent clarity
- • Wenge fretboard adds a touch of exotic warmth and sustain
CONS
- • The bolt-on neck, while responsive, lacks the seamless integration of a neck-through design
- • Transparent Matt finish can be a fingerprint magnet and require careful cleaning
- • The 2-band EQ is relatively basic, limiting tonal sculpting options
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Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Maple with Ekanga veneer
Fingerboard
Wenge
Pickups
Passive MEC MM-Style humbuckers
Scale Length
866 mm (34 in)
Frets
24 Extra high nickel silver jumbo
Strings
Warwick RED .045in-.135in
Weight
4.4 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Switching to parallel mode softens the highs and reduces the overall output, creating a smoother, more vintage-like tone.
The wenge fretboard has a fairly smooth, oiled finish, providing a comfortable playing experience but might require occasional maintenance to keep it feeling its best.
The longer scale provides tighter string tension, which is great for clarity and definition, especially with the lower 'B' string, but might require a slight adjustment to your playing style if you’re used to shorter scales.
