Warwick Corvette Standard
Overview
The Warwick Corvette Standard is a German-designed four-string bass built for players who crave a deep, growling midrange tone with exceptional sustain. The body is crafted from swamp ash with the signature Warwick contoured shape, paired with an ovangkol neck and a wenge fingerboard, resulting in a dense, resonant instrument with a naturally dark, throaty voice. The active MEC pickups and two-band EQ deliver a focused, punchy sound that excels in rock, metal, and funk contexts, with a distinctive midrange snarl that is immediately recognizable as a Warwick tone. The sonic character is aggressive yet musical -- every note pops with clarity and authority, and the natural compression of the dense tonewoods helps even out dynamics during fast passages. The slim, tapered neck profile offers speed and comfort, and the adjustable Just-A-Nut III brass nut allows precise string height and spacing adjustments at the headstock end. Build quality is excellent, with the German Pro Series craftsmanship evident in the flawless fretwork and premium hardware including Warwick's signature two-piece bridge. This bass is ideally suited for intermediate to advanced players who want a distinctive European tone that stands apart from traditional American bass designs. The instrument is heavier than many modern basses due to the dense tonewoods, which may cause fatigue during long sets.
Bass Guitars
German-designed bass with a distinctive growling midrange and dense ovangkol/wenge construction, delivering the aggressive yet musical Warwick tone favored in rock, metal, and funk.
Instrument Details
$1,699
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Brand
Warwick
Type
Jazz Bass
Made In
Germany
Year
1985
