Warwick Bass Corvette Basic 4 Ocean Blue Satin
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RockBass 2024: the Warwick signature, designed for the stage
With its 2024 update, the RockBass range more than ever asserts its goal: to offer instruments at a controlled price while preserving Warwick's DNA (design, ergonomics, and sonic character). These models adopt the "mainstream" approach of the German brand's classics, with consistent craftsmanship and equipment to rehearse, record, and perform on stage without unnecessary compromises.
Who is it for, and what styles?
This 4-string electric bass is aimed at ambitious beginners as well as intermediate bassists seeking simple-to-adjust active electronics and a stable neck. The J/J configuration makes it particularly comfortable for funk, pop, rock, variety, and modern jazz: precise attack, clarity in the mix, and the ability to switch from a round to a more punchy sound in one gesture.
The sound
The two MEC "Dynamic Correction" J active pickups deliver a clear and articulated response, ideal for maintaining clarity on right-hand nuances and sustained notes. The RockBass active preamp with Volume / Balance / Treble / Bass controls allows quick adjustment of presence (treble) and foundation (bass) without complex settings. On the craftsmanship side, the alder body contributes to a natural balance between warmth and attack, while the wenge fingerboard promotes a precise feel and well-defined grain, useful for both pick and fingerstyle playing.
Recommended compatible accessories
To maintain the original feel and balance, choose a set of 4-string long scale 34" / 863.6 mm strings with gauges .045-.105 (the same as the Warwick Red Strings factory-installed).
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | J | Body | Alder |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Active |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | Color | Blue |
| Fingerboard | Wengé | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 24 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Type | electric bass | Tuners | Warwick Machineheads |
| Number of strings | 4 strings | Bridge | Warwick |
| Wood | alder | Bridge type | Warwick 2-piece |
| Finish | gloss or satin depending on color | Strap locks | Warwick Security locks |
| Nut width | 38.5 mm / 1.52" | Pickup brand | MEC |
| Thickness at 12th fret | 54.0 mm / 2.13" | Pickups | MEC "Dynamic Correction" J active (x2) |
| Nut type | Just a Nut III | Controls | Volume / Balance / Treble / Bass |
| Radius | 508 mm / 20.00" | Weight | 3.5 kg |
| Frets | nickel silver Extra High Jumbo | Left-handed version available | exclusively in Nirvana Black Satin finish |
| Scale length | 863.6 mm / 34.00" | Comes with gig bag/case | Student Line RockBag RB 20515 B/PLUS |
Questions frequently asked
Warwick Corvette Basic 4 Ocean Blue Satin: what music styles?
The J/J configuration with two active MEC "Dynamic Correction" pickups is suitable for funk, pop, rock, variety, and modern jazz. The 24 frets extend access to higher registers.
What adjustments does the active electronics offer?
The RockBass active electronics feature Volume, Balance, Treble, and Bass controls. The balance allows blending the two J pickups. Treble and bass can be adjusted directly from the bass.
What is the scale length of this Warwick bass?
The scale length is 34 inches, or 863.6 mm, in long scale format. 4-string long scale strings in .045-.105 gauge are recommended, such as the Warwick Red Strings factory installed.
Is the bass delivered with a gig bag?
A Student Line RockBag RB 20515 B/PLUS gig bag is provided with the instrument.
Is the neck suitable for fast playing?
The Just a Nut III nut width is 38.5 mm. The wenge fingerboard has 24 Extra High Jumbo frets and a 508 mm (20 inches) radius. The two-piece Warwick bridge is fixed.
