Warwick RB Star Bass 5 VSTHP
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Warwick
RB Star Bass 5 VSTHP
Product Info
Article Number:
450755
Brand:
Warwick
Model:
RB Star Bass 5 VSTHP
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,208.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This RB Star 5 VSTHP is a fantastic option for players seeking a classic, powerful tone without the high-end price tag. The long scale adds a satisfying depth to the low end, and the flamed maple top looks killer. It’s a real workhorse bass, perfect for rock, blues, and funk players who want a reliable and great-sounding instrument.
Product Description
- Warwick RB Star Bass 5 VSTHP
- 5-String Electric Bass
- back and sides: Flamed maple
- Set-in
- 4-piece neck: Maple with Ekanga veneer stripes
- Fretboard: Wenge
- Fretboard radius: 660 mm
- 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 by Tedur
- 2-Piece Warwick bridge
- String spacing: 16.5 mm
- Warwick security locks
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: Warwick RED (42301 M) .045"- .135"
- Weight: Approximately 3.9 kg
- Colour: Vintage sunburst transparent high-gloss
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Flamed maple top delivers striking looks and enhanced resonance
- • MEC Vintage pickups provide a warm, articulate vintage tone
- • Long scale (864 mm) offers tighter low-end and improved clarity
- • Wenge fingerboard provides a fast, comfortable playing experience
CONS
- • The weight (3.9 kg) can be tiring for extended playing sessions
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to active electronics basses
- • Vintage sunburst finish might not appeal to all aesthetic preferences
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Flamed maple (top, back, 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
Strings
Warwick RED .045in - .135in
Weight
Approximately 3.9 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
They're voiced for a more vintage, warmer tone – less aggressive than the Stealth Pro series, but still punchy and clear.
Ekanga is a dense wood; Warwick’s construction methods generally ensure stability, but humidity control is always recommended for any exotic wood.
It’s designed to minimize friction at the nut, improving sustain and contributing to better tuning stability – a noticeable upgrade over standard nuts.
