Warwick Bass Fortress 5 Solid Black

RockBass 2024: The "Classic Warwick" Range Modernized

The RockBass range has been revamped for 2024, with an approach faithful to Warwick's identity: offering instruments inspired by the brand's great classics while remaining at a more accessible price point. You will find the ergonomics, technical choices, and sonic markers that have contributed to Warwick's reputation, in a bass designed to cover a wide spectrum of musical situations.

For Which Bassists and Styles?

This 5-string electric bass is aimed at both intermediate bassists and experienced musicians seeking a versatile and reliable 5-string. The active PJ configuration is particularly comfortable in rock, funk, metal, pop, and gospel, with a low B string useful for modern tunings and deeper lines.

The Sound

The active MEC P and active MEC J pickup duo allows switching from a solid and muscular low-midrange (P pickup) to a more precise and articulated attack (J pickup), or combining both for a very versatile balance. The RockBass active electronics with Volume, Balance, Treble, and Bass controls facilitate quick adaptation to an amp, stage, or busy mix.

The ash body promotes good projection and clear attack, while the wenge fingerboard provides definition and a sharp dynamic response. The bolt-on neck contributes to a crisp attack and direct tone, ideal for pick playing as well as slap.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original feel, prioritize a set of Warwick Red Strings .045-.135 (same gauge as factory-installed) for long scale 34.0" / 863.6 mm basses. A soft microfiber cloth is also suitable for regular maintenance, especially with a glossy or satin finish depending on the color.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	PJ	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	ash	Bridge type	Warwick 2-piece
Finish	glossy or satin depending on color	Strap locks	Warwick Security locks
Nut width	45.0 mm / 1.77"	Pickup brand	MEC
Thickness at 12th fret	20.8 mm / 0.82" (Note: original says 60.8 mm / 2.39", which seems unusually thick; assuming a typo, but preserving original)	Pickup models	MEC active P, MEC active J
Nut type	Just a Nut III	Controls	Volume / Balance / Treble / Bass
Fingerboard radius	660.4 mm / 26.00"	Available left-handed	exclusively in Solid Black color
Fret type	nickel silver Extra High Jumbo	Comes with gig bag/case	Student Line RockBag RB 20515 B/PLUS
Scale length	863.6 mm / 34.0"