Warwick Bass Star Bass 4 LH Solid Black
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RockBass 2024: Warwick DNA in a modernized series
The RockBass range gets a makeover for 2024 with the ambition to offer instruments inspired by Warwick's great classics while remaining more accessible. It features the "premium utility" approach dear to the German brand: a recognizable design, luthiery designed for the stage, and coherent equipment without sacrificing Warwick's sonic identity.
For whom, and in which styles?
Thanks to its medium scale and comfortable glued neck, this bass suits both demanding beginners and intermediate bassists looking for a reliable instrument to rehearse, record, and play live. Its architecture and active electronics make it comfortable in various styles: rock, pop, funk, indie, and groove, with good ability to sit well in the mix.
The sound
The laminated maple body favors a clear response, with precise attack and good definition, while the wenge fingerboard adds presence and natural articulation ideal for pick and fingerstyle lines. The glued neck (3-piece maple and ekanga) contributes to a sense of continuity and stability, with well-sustained sustain. On the amplification side, the MEC pickups and active RockBass electronics allow switching from vintage tone to more modern and punchy settings, while the 3-position coil split switch broadens the available textures depending on your playing and style.
Recommended compatible accessories
To maintain the original feel, you can opt for a set of strings with .045-.105 gauge, identical to the factory setup (Warwick Red Strings). The bass is delivered with a Student Line RockBag RB 20515 B/PLUS gig bag, so you're equipped for transport and rehearsals right out of the box.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | S | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Category | Hollow body | Electronics | Active |
| Left handed | Yes | Electroacoustic | No |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Black |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 21 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Type | electric bass | Scale | 32" / 812.8 mm (medium scale) |
| Number of strings | 4 strings | Tuners | Warwick Machineheads |
| Wood | laminated maple | Bridge | Warwick |
| Finish | gloss | Bridge type | Warwick 2-piece |
| Nut width | 38.5 mm / 1.52" | Strap locks | Warwick Security locks |
| Thickness at 12th fret | 54.5 mm / 2.15" | Pickup brand | MEC |
| Nut type | Just a Nut III | Pickup models | MEC vintage passive single coil |
| Radius | 508 mm / 20" | Controls | Volume / Volume / Tone / Tone |
| Fret type | nickel silver Extra High Jumbo | Switch | 3-position coil split switch |
| Number of frets | 21 | Included gig bag/case | Student Line RockBag RB 20515 B/PLUS |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Warwick Bass Star Bass 4 LH Solid Black suitable for left-handed players?
This bass is designed for left-handed players and features 4 steel strings. Its Solid Black finish is glossy.
What is the scale length of this Warwick RockBass bass?
The medium scale measures 32 inches, or 812.8 mm. This length is combined with a glued-in neck made of three pieces of maple and ekanga.
What tones do the MEC pickups and active electronics provide?
The vintage-style passive single-coil MEC pickups are paired with active RockBass electronics. Volume/Volume/Tone/Tone controls and a 3-way switch for coil-splitting expand the tonal options. The laminated maple body and wenge fingerboard contribute to a defined attack.
Is the bass shipped with a gig bag?
A Student Line RockBag RB 20515 B/PLUS gig bag is included with the instrument.
What are the dimensions of the neck and fingerboard?
The Just a Nut III nut measures 38.5 mm in width. The fingerboard has a 508 mm (20 inches) radius and features 21 Extra High Jumbo nickel silver frets. The thickness at the 12th fret is 54.5 mm.
