Warwick Bass Rockbass SIGNATURE Bootsy Collins Space Bass Purple Bootsy
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RockBass 2024: The Warwick Spirit, the "Accessible" Philosophy
With the RockBass 2024 redesign, Warwick emphasizes a simple idea: offering instruments inspired by the Pro-Series and Custom Shop models, while retaining the design elements and musical attributes that have made the German brand famous. The RockBass Bootsy Collins Space Bass follows this logic, combining the signature model's aesthetic and "groove" vocation with active MEC electronics tailored for the stage.
Who Is It For, and In Which Styles?
This 4-string bass is aimed at intermediate to advanced bassists who want an expressive Warwick, ready to play, with a sound immediately usable in a band setting. It excels in funk (slap, highly articulated fingerstyle), but remains formidable in rock, pop, disco, and all music styles where the bass must be present, precise, and dynamic.
The Sound
The mahogany body provides a warm foundation, with a rich low-midrange that easily fills the mix. The 3-piece bolt-on neck (maple and ekanga) enhances attack and definition, ideal for crisp funk lines and ghost notes. The wenge fingerboard adds a quick response feel, with excellent note-by-note clarity.
On the electronics side, the combination of active MEC pickups (active J and active TJ formats) delivers a modern and edgy sound, with great precision in attacks. The Volume (push-pull), Balance, Treble, and Bass controls allow instant adjustment of the tone: rounder and deeper for fingerstyle playing, brighter and sharper to stand out in slap or very percussive lines.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | J | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Category | Extreme | Electronics | Active |
| Left handed | No | Electroacoustic | No |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Purple |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 24 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Type | electric bass | Tuning machines brand | Warwick Machineheads |
| Number of strings | 4 strings | Bridge | Warwick |
| Wood | mahogany | Bridge type | Warwick 2-piece |
| Finish | glossy | Strap locks | Warwick Security locks |
| Nut width | 38.5 mm / 1.52" | Pickups brand | MEC |
| Thickness at 12th fret | 54.0 mm / 2.13" | Pickup models | MEC active J, MEC active TJ |
| Nut type | Just-A-Nut III | Controls | Volume push-pull / Balance / Treble / Bass |
| Radius | 508 mm / 20" | Weight | 4.1 kg |
| Fret type | nickel silver | Available left-handed | no |
| Scale length | 34" / 863.6 mm | Comes with gig bag/case | Deluxe RockBag RB 20511 B |
| Inlays | Star Inlays | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Warwick RockBass Bootsy Collins Space Bass suitable for funk and slap?
The combination of the mahogany body and the 3-piece maple/ekanga bolt-on neck promotes a defined attack ideal for slap and ghost notes. The active MEC J and TJ pickups provide a modern and percussive tone.
What controls does the active MEC electronics offer?
The active MEC electronics include a push-pull volume, a balance control, a treble adjustment, and a bass adjustment. The push-pull volume allows access to an additional function integrated into the potentiometer. The specific functions associated with this push-pull position are not detailed.
What is the scale length of this 4-string bass?
The scale length is 34 inches, or 863.6 mm, with a nut width of 38.5 mm.
Does the Purple Bootsy Space Bass come with a gig bag?
A Deluxe RockBag RB 20511 B gig bag is included. Warwick Security Locks strap locks are also installed.
What is the neck and fingerboard configuration?
The bolt-on neck combines three pieces of maple and ekanga, while the fingerboard is made of wenge. Its 508 mm (20 inch) radius and nickel silver frets support a precise playing approach.
