Warwick RB Star Bass 5 SDBHP

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Warwick RB Star Bass 5 SDBHP

Warwick

RB Star Bass 5 SDBHP

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 450666
Brand: Warwick
Model: RB Star Bass 5 SDBHP
Price: $1,153.90

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This RB Star 5 is a seriously well-built instrument. The maple construction gives it a really focused sound, and those MEC pickups offer a surprisingly vintage vibe. It's a great choice for players wanting a long-scale 5-string with a classic feel and premium build quality – perfect for rock, funk, or anything needing a tight, defined low end.

Product Description

  • Warwick RB Star Bass 5 SDBHP
  • 5-String Electric Bass
  • Maple top
  • back and sides
  • Set-in 4-strip laminated maple neck with Ekanga veneer strips
  • Wenge fretboard
  • 21 Extra high nickel silver jumbo frets
  • Scale: 866 mm (long scale)
  • Just-a-Nut III Tedur nut
  • Nut width: 45 mm
  • Pickup: Passive MEC Vintage single coils
  • Passive electronics
  • 2 Volume knobs and 2 tone knobs
  • 3-Way toggle switch for pickup selection
  • Warwick machine heads
  • 2-Piece Warwick bridge
  • String spacing: 16.5 mm
  • Chrome hardware
  • Warwick security locks
  • Weight: Approximately 3.9 kg
  • Stringing from factory: Warwick RED Strings (42301 M) .045"- .135"
  • Colour: Daphne blue 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.
  • • MEC Vintage pickups offer a surprisingly warm, vintage-inspired tone.
  • • Long scale (866mm) provides tight, controlled low-B string response.
  • • Solid hardware and Warwick security locks ensure reliable, professional feel.
CONS
  • • The weight (3.9 kg) can be fatiguing during long gigs.
  • • Passive electronics limit tonal flexibility compared to active basses.
  • • Daphne blue finish might not appeal to all players’ aesthetic preferences.

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Key Features

Body Material Maple (top, back, and sides)
Neck Material Maple with Ekanga veneer strips
Fingerboard Wenge
Pickups Passive MEC Vintage single coils
Scale Length 866 mm
Frets 21 Extra high nickel silver jumbo
Strings Warwick RED .045in - .135in
Weight Approximately 3.9 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

They’re voiced for a warmer, more rounded tone than Warwick’s Black or Twister pickups; expect less aggressive high-end and more vintage growl.
The neck has a comfortable, medium profile with a 45mm nut width, generally accommodating a wide range of hand sizes, though it’s not a super thin neck.
While 3.9 kg isn't featherlight, Warwick’s neck joint design minimizes neck dive; a well-adjusted setup will keep it balanced, but it’s something to be aware of.

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