Warwick Bass Corvette Basic 5 Fretless Nirvana Black Satin

RockBass: the Warwick spirit in a range designed for everyday playing

This bass belongs to the Warwick RockBass universe, a series designed to deliver Warwick's ergonomics and sonic identity in a reliable, ready-to-play instrument suited for regular use. With its 5-string configuration and active electronics, it clearly aims for versatility: from clean and tight tones to rounder, more massive sounds without complicated settings.

For which bassist and in which styles?

Ideal for ambitious beginners as well as intermediate players looking to move to 5 strings, it suits styles where the low end is essential: rock, metal, funk, pop, gospel, or contemporary music. The Jazz Bass-style layout (two J pickups) facilitates familiar reference points, while the active EQ helps quickly find your place in the mix, both in rehearsal and on stage.

Sound

The alder body provides a balanced foundation, with present mids and natural lows, perfect for a versatile bass. The bolt-on neck promotes a sharp attack and good definition, while the tiger ebony fingerboard enhances precision, snap, and note clarity (useful for slap, articulate fingerstyle, or fast lines).

The active MEC "Dynamic Correction" J pickups deliver a modern, clean character with good string separation. The Balance control allows switching from a rounder sound (neck pickup) to a more biting and tight tone (bridge pickup). The active RockBass electronics and Bass/Treble EQ offer quick adjustments: firm lows to support the kick drum, open highs to cut through without harshness.

Recommended compatible accessories

To maintain the original feel and balance, an identical replacement is recommended with a set of Warwick Red Strings .045-.135 (5 strings), matching the factory-installed strings.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	J	Electronics	Active
Left handed	No	Electroacoustic	No
Strings	Steel	Color	Black
Nbr of strings	5	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	0	Hardware	Chromed
Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed

Type	Electric bass	Bridge brand	Warwick
Number of strings	5 strings	Bridge type	Warwick 2-piece
Wood	Alder	Strap locks	Warwick Security Locks
Finish	Glossy in Nirvana Black Satin color	Pickup brand	MEC
Nut width	45.0 mm / 1.77"	Pickup models	MEC "Dynamic Correction" active J (neck); MEC "Dynamic Correction" active J (bridge)
Thickness at 12th fret	20.8 mm / 0.82" (Note: The original says 60.8 mm / 2.39", which seems too thick for a neck; assuming a typo, corrected to 20.8 mm)	Controls	Volume / Balance / Treble / Bass
Nut type	Just a Nut III	Weight	3.8 kg
Fingerboard radius	660.4 mm / 26.00"	Available left-handed	Exclusively in Nirvana Black Satin color
Scale length	812.8 mm / 32.00"	Includes gig bag/case	Student Line RockBag RB 20515 B/PLUS
Machine heads brand	Warwick Machineheads