Warwick RB StarBass 5 Solid Black HP

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Warwick RB StarBass 5 Solid Black HP

Warwick

RB StarBass 5 Solid Black HP

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 449591
Brand: Warwick
Model: RB StarBass 5 Solid Black HP
Price: $1,153.90

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This RB StarBass 5 is a solid choice for players wanting a vintage-inspired tone with a modern feel. The long scale and maple body provide a tight and defined sound, perfect for rock, blues, and funk. It's a premium-priced instrument that offers excellent value for its build quality and components.

Product Description

  • Warwick RB StarBass 5 Solid Black HP
  • 5-String Electric Bass
  • sides and back: Maple
  • 4-Piece laminated neck: Maple with ekanga veneer stripes
  • Fretboard: Wenge
  • Fretboard radius: 660 mm
  • Frets: 21 Extra high
  • nickel silver
  • jumbo
  • Scale: 866 mm (long scale)
  • Just a Nut III (made from Tedur)
  • Nut width: 45 mm
  • Pickups: Passive MEC Vintage single coils
  • Passive electronics
  • Controls: 2 Volume & 2 Tone
  • 3-Way toggle switch for pickup selection
  • Machine heads: Warwick
  • Bridge: 2-Piece Warwick
  • String spacing: 16.5 mm
  • Distance B to G-string: 66 mm
  • Hardware: Chrome
  • Warwick Security Locks
  • Weight: 3.9 kg
  • Original strings: Warwick RED (42301 M) .045" - .135"
  • Colour: Black solid high-gloss
  • Includes a gig bag and Allen key

*Note:* Register your product at https://shop.warwick.de/en/warrantyregistration to extend the warranty to 4 years.

PROS
  • • Maple construction delivers a tight, focused, and articulate low-end.
  • • MEC Vintage pickups provide a warm, vintage tone with surprising clarity.
  • • Long scale (866 mm) offers improved string definition and extended range.
  • • Warwick Security Locks enhance tuning stability and prevent string slippage.
CONS
  • • The weight (3.9 kg) can be tiring for extended playing sessions.
  • • Passive electronics limit tonal versatility compared to active systems.
  • • Wenge fretboard, while beautiful, can be prone to dryness and requires care.

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Key Features

Body Material Maple, 4-Piece laminated
Neck Material Maple with ekanga veneer stripes
Fingerboard Wenge
Pickups Passive MEC Vintage single coils
Scale Length 866 mm (long scale)
Frets 21 Extra high, nickel silver, jumbo
Strings Warwick RED .045in - .135in
Weight 3.9 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

They offer a more refined and articulate vintage tone than many others, avoiding muddiness while retaining warmth and a pleasing growl.
While ekanga contributes subtly to the neck’s resonance, the maple neck’s core construction provides the primary tonal character - a bright, responsive feel.
You’ll get a good range of tones through EQ and pickup blending, but don’t expect the extreme tonal sculpting of active basses; it’s about finding your sweet spot with quality components.

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