Warwick Bass GPS Fortress 5 LTD 2026

Essential Information About the Warwick 5-String Electric Bass "Natural Blackburst"

• German craftsmanship with Warwick DNA: proprietary hardware, precise adjustments, and meticulous finishes.


• Modern versatility thanks to the two MEC Soapbar humbuckers and 2-band active electronics with active/passive toggle via push/pull.


• Comfort and stability: 3-piece bolt-on maple neck (with Ekanga veneer strips), C-profile, 24 Jumbo Brass "Extra High" frets.


• Distinctive tonal character: swamp ash body and Amara ebony top for a clear attack, excellent definition, and solid low end.

A Warwick 5-String in the Brand's "Performance" Tradition

This 5-string bass embodies the Warwick spirit: a design made for stage and studio, featuring iconic brand elements such as the Just-A-Nut III nut, Warwick 2-Piece 3D Bridge & Tailpiece, and Warwick tuners. The "Natural Blackburst" finish highlights the woods while maintaining a decidedly contemporary look, ideal for bassists who want an instrument as serious to play as it is to look at.

For Which Bassists and Styles?

Thanks to its 5-string setup (with a well-defined low B) and active/passive electronics, this Warwick primarily targets intermediate to advanced bassists seeking a reliable, precise, and adaptable instrument. It excels in modern rock, metal, funk, pop, gospel, and contemporary music, while remaining very comfortable in cleaner contexts (neo-soul, variety, studio) thanks to its fine control over lows and highs.

The Sound

The combination of swamp ash (body) + Amara ebony (top and fingerboard) delivers a fast response, excellent note clarity, and a crisp attack, especially appreciated on a 5-string. The two active MEC Soapbar humbuckers provide high output, dense lows, and present mids, while maintaining solid definition for fast playing, slap, or pick lines.

The MEC 2-way active electronics (2-band EQ bass/treble) allow instant sculpting of the low end (foundation, roundness, punch) and the high end (snap, brightness, presence). The push/pull on the volume adds a real advantage: switch to passive mode for a more natural/organic tone, then return to active mode for increased impact and precision in the mix. The 2-piece bridge contributes to a solid feel, good vibration transmission, and convincing sustain.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

This bass comes factory-strung with Warwick Black Label Strings .045-.135. To maintain the original feel and balance, choose a 5-string set with the same gauge .045-.135 and long scale 34" / 864 mm format. It is delivered with a RockBag Starline Gigbag for daily transport and protection.

Technical specifications

Left handed	No	Nbr of strings	5
Strings	Steel

Type	electric bass	Width at last fret	69.11 mm / 2.72"
Number of strings	5 strings	Nut type	Just-A-Nut III
Wood	swamp ash	Fingerboard radius	660 mm / 25.98"
Top	Amara ebony	Number of frets	24
Finish	Natural Blackburst TS Top / Nirvana Blackburst Back & Sides in transparent Satin	Fret type	Jumbo Brass, Extra High, Extra Hard (Width: 2.9 mm / 0.114"; Height: 1.3 mm / 0.051")
Color	black	Scale length	864 mm / 34.02"
Neck profile	C-profile	Tuners type	Warwick tuners
Thickness at 1st fret	19.5 mm / 0.77"	Bridge type	Warwick 2-Piece 3D Bridge & Tailpiece
Thickness at 12th fret	24 mm / 0.94"	Strap locks	Warwick Security Locks
Nut width	45 mm / 1.77"	String spacing between two strings	16.5 mm / 0.65"
Width at 12th fret	60.8 mm / 2.39"	Total string spacing	66 mm / 2.60"