Warwick RB Star Bass 4 MGHP

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Warwick RB Star Bass 4 MGHP

Warwick

RB Star Bass 4 MGHP

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 450677
Brand: Warwick
Model: RB Star Bass 4 MGHP
Price: $1,098.90

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This RB Star is a seriously solid instrument. The medium scale makes it comfortable for most players, while the maple body and Ekanga neck provide a tight, defined sound. It’s a great choice for players seeking a vintage-inspired tone with a modern feel – perfect for rock, blues, and funk.

Product Description

  • Warwick RB Star Bass 4 MGHP
  • E-Bass
  • sides and bottom: Maple
  • Sized
  • 3-strip neck: Maple with Ekanga veneer strips
  • Fretboard: Wenge
  • Fretboard radius: 508 mm
  • 21 Extra high
  • nickel-silver jumbo frets
  • Scale: 813 mm (Medium Scale)
  • Nut width: 38.5 mm
  • Pickups: 2 Passive MEC Vintage single coils
  • Passive electronics
  • 2 Volume and 2 tone controls
  • 3-Way toggle switch for pickup selection
  • Warwick machine heads
  • Just-a-Nut III nut from Tedur
  • 2-Piece Warwick bridge
  • String spacing: 19 mm
  • Warwick security locks
  • Chrome hardware
  • Factory stringing: Warwick RED (42200 M) .045" - .105"
  • Weight: Approximately 3.8 kg
  • Colour: Gold Metallic solid
  • high-gloss

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

PROS
  • • Maple construction delivers focused, articulate low-end response.
  • • Ekanga neck veneer adds a unique visual flair and subtle stiffness.
  • • MEC Vintage pickups offer a classic, punchy tone, surprisingly versatile.
  • • Warwick’s Just-a-Nut III improves tuning stability and string response.
CONS
  • • The 3.8 kg weight can be tiring for extended playing sessions.
  • • The single-coil pickups, while great, lack the extreme output of active systems.
  • • Gold Metallic finish may show fingerprints and require diligent cleaning.

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Key Features

Body Material Maple (3-strip)
Neck Material Maple with Ekanga veneer
Fingerboard Wenge
Pickups 2 Passive MEC Vintage single coils
Scale Length 813 mm (Medium Scale)
Frets 21 Extra high nickel-silver jumbo
Strings Warwick RED .045in - .105in
Weight Approximately 3.8 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The neck profile is a comfortable 'C' shape, slightly thinner than some of Warwick's deeper profiles, making it accessible for a wide range of players.
Yes, the MEC pickups are a standard size and can be replaced with other readily available bass pickups, offering flexibility for tonal customization.
Absolutely. It's a significant upgrade over standard nuts, reducing string slippage and improving overall tuning consistency, especially with heavier string gauges.

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