Warwick RB Star Bass 5 MGHP
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Warwick
RB Star Bass 5 MGHP
Product Info
Article Number:
450758
Brand:
Warwick
Model:
RB Star Bass 5 MGHP
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,153.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This RB Star 5 MGHP is a serious instrument for the working bassist. The maple body provides a tight, punchy tone while the ekanga neck adds a touch of exotic flair. It’s a fantastic option for players wanting a solid, vintage-inspired 5-string without the extreme price tag of some high-end instruments.
Product Description
- Warwick RB Star Bass 5 MGHP
- 5-String Electric Bass
- bottom and sides: Maple
- Set-in
- 4-striped neck: Maple with Ekanga veneer stripes
- Fretboard: Wenge
- 21 Extra high nickel silver jumbo frets
- Scale: 864 mm (long scale)
- Nut width: 45 mm
- Pickup: 2 Passive MEC Vintage single coils
- Passive electronics
- 2 Volume knobs and 2 tone knobs
- 3-Way toggle switch for pickup selection
- Warwick machine heads
- Just-a-Nut III nut made of Tedur
- 2-Piece Warwick bridge
- String spacing: 16.5 mm
- Warwick security locks
- Chrome hardware
- Ex-factory stringing: Warwick RED (42301 M) .045"- .135"
- Weight: approx. 3.9 kg
- Colour: Metallic gold high polish
PROS
- • Maple construction delivers a focused, articulate low-end with excellent sustain.
- • Ekanga veneer neck provides a uniquely resonant and visually striking aesthetic.
- • MEC Vintage pickups offer a warm, vintage tone suitable for diverse genres.
- • Long scale (864mm) enhances string definition and intonation accuracy.
CONS
- • The weight (3.9 kg) might be fatiguing for players with smaller frames.
- • Wenge fretboard can be sensitive to humidity and require occasional maintenance.
- • Passive electronics limit tonal versatility compared to active systems.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Maple (top, bottom, and sides)
Neck Material
Maple with Ekanga veneer stripes
Fingerboard
Wenge
Pickups
2 Passive MEC Vintage single coils
Scale Length
864 mm
Frets
21 Extra high nickel silver jumbo frets
Strings
Warwick RED .045in - .135in
Weight
approx. 3.9 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
They're voiced for a warmer, more rounded tone than Warwick’s Black or Blue pickups, leaning towards a vintage P-Bass vibe.
Ekanga can be a bit drier than other woods, so regular hydration with fretboard oil is recommended to prevent cracking, a common practice with many exotic woods.
The longer scale provides tighter string tension, making notes more defined and requiring slightly more finger strength, but improving overall clarity and intonation.
