Warwick Bass Corvette Basic 5 Solid Black

A Warwick Spirit Designed for Today's Musician

This RockBass incorporates hallmark Warwick features: lutherie focused on efficiency, in-house hardware, and a modern approach to the 5-string bass. With its glossy "Solid Black" finish and complete equipment (including Warwick Security locks strap locks), it stands as a reliable instrument for rehearsing, recording, and performing on stage without hassle.

Who Is It For, and In Which Styles?

Thanks to the 32" / 812.8 mm scale length, this 5-string electric bass is particularly suited for beginner to intermediate bassists who want access to the low register without the sometimes demanding feel of a long scale. Its pair of J-style pickups and active preamp make it comfortable in pop, rock, funk, gospel, and modern metal, delivering clear articulation for fast lines as well as deep grooves.

Sound

The alder body offers a natural balance: present lows, clear mids, and a consistent response, perfect for fitting into the mix. The 3-piece maple and ekanga neck promotes stability and a sharp attack, while the wenge fingerboard enhances precision and definition, especially on the B string. On the electronics side, the two MEC "Dynamic Correction" J active pickups provide a tight, modern sound, and the Bass / Treble EQ allows quick shifts from a broad, round low end to a snappy slap tone, while maintaining dynamic control thanks to the blend (balance) between pickups.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original feel and balance exactly, opt for a set of Warwick Red Strings .045-.135 (same gauge). Since the bass is delivered with the Student Line RockBag RB 20515 B/PLUS gig bag, replacing it with an identical model ensures a properly sized fit.

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	24	Hardware	Chromed
Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed

Type	electric bass	Tuning machines brand	Warwick Machineheads
Number of strings	5 strings	Bridge brand	Warwick
Wood	alder	Bridge type	Warwick 2-piece
Finish	glossy	Strap locks	Warwick Security locks
Nut width	45.0 mm / 1.77"	Pickup brand	MEC
Thickness at 12th fret	60.8 mm / 2.39"	Pickup models	MEC "Dynamic Correction" J active (neck pickup); MEC "Dynamic Correction" J active (bridge pickup)
Nut type	Just a Nut III	Controls	Volume / Balance / Treble / Bass
Scale length	812.8 mm / 32" (medium scale)	Weight	3.8 kg / 8.38 lb
Fingerboard radius	660.4 mm / 26.00"	Left-handed availability	exclusively in Solid Black color
Fret type	nickel silver Extra High Jumbo	Comes with gig bag or case	Student Line RockBag RB 20515 B/PLUS