Warwick RB Corvette Multi 5 SBS
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Warwick
RB Corvette Multi 5 SBS
Product Info
Article Number:
482743
Brand:
Warwick
Model:
RB Corvette Multi 5 SBS
Category:
Multi-scale Basses
Price:
$1,318.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The RB Corvette Multi 5 SBS is a serious instrument for the gigging bassist. The multiscale design really shines, making complex passages much easier, and the MEC pickups deliver a modern, articulate tone with plenty of growl. This is a great option for players wanting a high-quality, versatile bass without the absolute top-end price tag.
Product Description
- Warwick RB Corvette Multi 5 SBS
- 5-String Multiscale Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- Top: Maple burl veneer
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- with Ekanga veneer strips
- Fretboard: Wenge
- Fanned Frets
- 24 Nickel silver jumbo frets
- extra high (width: 2.9 mm / height: 1.3 mm)
- Multiscale scale: 864 - 902 mm (34" - 35.5")
- Nut width: 45 mm
- Fretboard radius: 26
- Graphite nut
- Pickups: 2 passive MEC Soapbar
- Active RockBass 2-band electronics
- Controls for volume
- balance
- treble
- bass
- Two 3-way pickup selector switches (serial / parallel / single coil)
- Warwick machine heads
- Warwick Security Locks
- Warwick single string bass bridge with 16
- 5 mm string spacing
- Strings: .045"-.135" Warwick Red Label strings
- Chrome hardware
- Weight: approx. 4.1 kg
- Colour: Solid Black Satin
- Includes RockBag Student Line Plus gig bag (RB 20515 B/PLUS)
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Multiscale design optimizes string tension for improved intonation and feel across all strings.
- • MEC pickups deliver a powerful, punchy sound suitable for a wide range of genres.
- • Graphite nut minimizes friction and improves tuning stability, a real quality touch.
CONS
- • The weight (4.1 kg) might be a bit much for some players during long gigs.
- • While versatile, the passive/active electronics can be slightly complex to dial in perfectly.
- • The wenge fretboard, while fantastic sounding, can be prone to dryness and requires occasional maintenance.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple with Ekanga veneer strips
Fingerboard
Wenge
Pickups
2 passive MEC Soapbar, 1 Active RockBass
Scale Length
864 - 902 mm (34in - 35.5in)
Frets
24 Nickel silver jumbo, extra high (2.9 mm width, 1.3 mm height)
Strings
Warwick Red Label .045in-.135in
Weight
4.1 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The fanned frets subtly alter string tension, making lower strings easier to fret and higher strings more defined; it’s a minor adjustment, but significantly improves intonation and overall feel.
They're known for a powerful, punchy sound with a good low-end presence, often described as having a slightly aggressive edge, great for rock, funk, and modern styles.
Wenge is a naturally dry wood, so regular application of a fretboard oil – once or twice a year – is recommended to prevent cracking and maintain its playability.
