Warwick Rockbass Corvette Medium Scale 5 string Passive Black - *SOLD* £480

[jaccjazz]

This bass is actually new. It’s never been played, gigged, or otherwise used. I bought it in a haze of GAS last year but have since been so preoccupied I never got it out to get up to speed with the 5-string thing. Now I have to clear out the herd and raise some dosh. Any apparent nicks etc are just highlights/dust etc. The bass is mint.

These Chinese made Warwicks are of exceptional quality. The bass is made from an alder body and Maple neck with ekanga venner stripes making it light weight, and allowing for a more comfortable and smooth play.

It has 2 passive "Dynamic Correction" MEC J/J pickups and passive electronics producing the typical Warwick low end growl along with a clear treble. There is 1 tone control neck pickup, 1 tone control bridge pickup, 1 balance control, 1 volume control

This is pretty much the ideal shorter scale 5 string, the 32” giving the B-string plenty punch than would be possible with 30”, and about the same as a standard 34”.

It generally goes new for over £700.00. Here is an advert for an passive version in black.

https://www.abtmusic.eu/product/warwick-rockbass-corvette-5-string-bass-medium-black-high-polish/

Specifications:

·       Body: Alder

·       Finish: Black High Polish

·       Bridge: Warwick 2-Piece Bridge

·       Construction: Bolt-On

·       Neck: Maple Neck With Ekanga Veneer Stripes

·       Fingerboard: Rosewood,  Radius: 26"

·       Scale Length: 32” (Medium Scale)

·       Frets: 24 Extra High Jumbo Nickelsilver

·       Number Of Frets: 24

·       Fret Height: 1.3mm

·       Fret Width: 2.9mm

 

 

 

 

Edited August 13, 2018 by jaccjazz

[dyerseve]

You sure it's passive? That many knobs normally means active with 2 band EQ

[jaccjazz]

Dyerseve, here's what the spec says:

"2 passive MEC j-style pickups, passive electronics, 1 tone control neck pickup, 1 tone control
bridge pickup, 1 balance control, 1 volume control"

I'll add this to the description.

[dyerseve]

Ok thanks for that, not that familiar the the Rockbasses and so never seen a Warwick with twin tone pots.

Just FYI though the link is for an active version so you may want to look at revising that.

Cheers

[jaccjazz]

Hi Dyerseve,

Thanks for the input. You're right of course. I had difficulty finding a black 5-string medium passive on sale right now. So I've modified it and added a  passive.

Cheers

Edited April 29, 2018 by jaccjazz

[dyerseve]

No worries mate. GLWTS

[jaccjazz]

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[jaccjazz]

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[jaccjazz]

Bump for a bargain

[ikay]

Where are you located please?

[jaccjazz]

Hi Ikay,

I'm in Farnham, Surrey.

Cheers

[ikay]

Mmm, not too far away. I'm intrigued by the idea of a 32" fiver, will give it some thought. Cheers

[jaccjazz]

Come over and try it out if you want.

[ForestPoetry]

Didn't know these came in medium scale?

[jaccjazz]

Yes they do. And here is a review (see the Warwick Corvette medium 5 string section):

https://www.bassplayer.com/gear/roundup-short-scale-basses

[jaccjazz]

Bump for this virtually-new easy-to-play beautifully-made great-sounding good-value Warwick fiver (.... ran out of hyphens)

[jaccjazz]

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[jaccjazz]

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[jaccjazz]

I'll consider offers on this.

[jaccjazz]

Sunday Bump

[Count Bassy]

I would jumps at this if I didn't already have one!

For what it's worth to anyone considering it -  I think they're great instruments.

 

[jaccjazz]

Thanks for that, Count.

Consider also that it's at a bargain price and I'll consider offers.