Warwick RB Star Bass 4 SBHP

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Warwick RB Star Bass 4 SBHP

Warwick

RB Star Bass 4 SBHP

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 450682
Brand: Warwick
Model: RB Star Bass 4 SBHP
Price: $1,098.90

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This RB Star 4 SBHP is a fantastic choice for players wanting a vintage-inspired tone with a modern feel. The maple body provides clarity and punch, while the medium scale makes it comfortable to play. It’s a premium-priced instrument ideal for rock, blues, and session work where a focused, classic sound is key.

Product Description

  • Warwick RB Star Bass 4 SBHP
  • Electric Bass
  • sides and bottom: Maple
  • Set-in
  • 3-piece 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: 2x Passive MEC vintage single coils
  • Passive electronics
  • Controls: 2 Volume and 2 tone
  • 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
  • Strings: Warwick RED (42200 M) .045" - .105"
  • Weight: Approximately 3.8 kg
  • Colour: Solid Black
  • Finish: high-polish

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

PROS
  • • Maple construction delivers a bright, articulate tone with excellent sustain.
  • • MEC vintage single coils offer a surprisingly punchy and warm vintage-inspired sound.
  • • Medium scale length provides a comfortable feel and enhanced upper fret access.
  • • Just-a-Nut III and Warwick security locks contribute to exceptional tuning stability.
CONS
  • • High-polish finish can be a fingerprint magnet and requires diligent care.
  • • Wenge fretboard can be prone to dryness if not properly maintained.
  • • Passive electronics limit tonal versatility compared to active systems.

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Key Features

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

The MEC pickups offer a warmer, more rounded tone than many other vintage-style pickups, with a distinct mid-range presence.
The ekanga strips primarily enhance the neck’s aesthetics, but they do contribute to a slightly stiffer feel compared to a plain maple neck.
Regularly applying a fretboard conditioner, like lemon oil, will keep the wenge hydrated and prevent cracking – treat it like any other wood fretboard.

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