Warwick RB Fortress 4 BRTS

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Warwick RB Fortress 4 BRTS

Warwick

RB Fortress 4 BRTS

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 450544
Brand: Warwick
Model: RB Fortress 4 BRTS
Price: $1,098.90

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The RB Fortress is a solid performer – a real workhorse bass. The combination of ash and active pickups gives it a punchy, defined sound that's great for rock, funk, and heavier genres. It’s a premium-priced instrument, but delivers a lot of value for the money, especially if you’re looking for a reliable, long-scale bass with a distinct voice.

Product Description

  • Warwick RB Fortress 4 BRTS
  • Electric bass
  • Body: Ash
  • Bolted
  • 3-piece neck: Maple with Ekanga veneer strips
  • Fretboard: Wenge
  • 24 Extra high
  • nickel-silver jumbo frets
  • Scale: 864 mm (Long Scale)
  • Nut width: 38.5 mm
  • Pickups: 2 Active MEC P / J
  • Active 2-band electronics
  • Controls for Volume
  • Balance
  • Treble
  • Bass
  • Warwick machine heads
  • Just-a-Nut III nut from Tedur
  • 2-Piece Warwick bridge
  • String distance: 16.5 mm
  • Warwick Security Locks
  • Chrome hardware
  • Factory stringing: Warwick RED (42200 M) .045" - .105"
  • Weight: Approximately 4.2 kg
  • Colour: Burgundy Red Transparent Satin

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

PROS
  • • Ash body delivers a resonant, articulate tone with surprising warmth
  • • Maple/Ekanga neck provides excellent stability and a snappy feel
  • • Active MEC P/J pickups offer a versatile range, from growl to clarity
  • • Just-a-Nut III enhances tuning stability and sustain significantly
CONS
  • • The long scale (864mm) might feel unwieldy for players with smaller hands
  • • Wenge fretboards can darken with age and require occasional maintenance
  • • The 4.2kg weight makes it less ideal for extended gigs or travel

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Key Features

Body Material Ash
Neck Material Maple with Ekanga veneer strips
Fingerboard Wenge
Pickups 2 Active MEC P / J
Scale Length 864 mm
Frets 24 Extra high nickel-silver jumbo
Strings Warwick RED .045in - .105in
Weight Approximately 4.2 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Active electronics drain batteries faster than passive circuits; expect to replace batteries every few weeks with regular use, or consider a powered adapter.
The Ekanga adds stiffness to the maple neck, contributing to improved stability and a slightly brighter, more responsive feel under the fingers.
The Fortress leans towards a more modern, punchy tone than some of Warwick's more vintage-inspired models, thanks to the P/J pickup configuration and active electronics.

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