Warwick Bass Corvette Basic 8 Nirvana Black Satin
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RockBass 2024: Warwick Design, Preserved DNA
The Warwick RockBass line gets a makeover for 2024 with a clear ambition: to offer instruments inspired by the German brand's classics while remaining accessible. This bass adopts the aesthetic codes and musical attributes that built Warwick's reputation, with an approach designed for musicians seeking a serious instrument, ready for stage and studio, without opting for a premium model.
For Which Bassists and Styles?
With its 8 strings, this model primarily targets intermediate to advanced bassists looking for a broader palette than a traditional 4-string bass. It excels in rock, metal, progressive, ambient, or any context where a dense presence, "singing" lines, and chordal parts, tapping, or octave-doubled riffs are desired.
The Sound
The alder body provides a very musical balance, with firm lows, clear mids, and clean highs, perfect for maintaining definition despite the 8-string format. The bolt-on neck favors a sharp attack and good "punch," while the wenge fingerboard adds responsiveness and clear articulation. On the electronics side, the active MEC J-style pickups deliver a precise, dynamic, and modern response; the RockBass active circuit and Volume / Balance / Treble / Bass controls allow switching from a snappy, incisive sound to a rounder, thicker tone, while preserving the clarity needed for octave unisons.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | J | Electronics | Active |
| Left handed | No | Electroacoustic | No |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Black |
| Nbr of strings | 8 | Finishing | Satin |
| Nbrs of frets | 24 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed | ||
| Type | electric bass | Tuners | Warwick Machineheads |
| Number of strings | 8 strings | Bridge | Warwick |
| Wood | alder | Bridge type | Warwick 2-piece |
| Finish | satin, Nirvana Black Satin 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" | Pickup models | MEC active J |
| Nut type | Just a Nut III Tedur | Controls | Volume / Balance / Treble / Bass |
| Radius | 508 mm / 20" | Includes gig bag/case | Student Line RockBag RB 20515 B/PLUS |
| Scale length | 863.6 mm / 34" | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is this 8-string bass suitable for rock and metal?
The 8-string setup allows for working on octave-doubled riffs, chords, and tapping. This model is aimed at intermediate to advanced bassists, especially in rock, metal, and progressive genres.
What adjustments does the active RockBass electronics offer?
The active RockBass electronics feature two active MEC J-style pickups. Controls include Volume, Balance, Treble, and Bass. It is possible to independently adjust the highs and lows from the instrument.
What is the scale length of the Corvette Basic 8 Nirvana Black Satin?
The scale length is 863.6 mm, or 34 inches, with a fretboard radius of 508 mm (20 inches).
Is a gig bag included with this bass?
A Student Line RockBag RB 20515 B/PLUS gig bag is included. The accessory reference is explicitly stated in the specifications.
Is this version available left-handed?
This variant is specified as not left-handed. The Nirvana Black Satin finish is black and satin, on an alder body.
