Warwick Corvette Rockbass 4

You've all read the specs from the others: Made in the East, 4 strings, 2 MEC Gold active pickups (like a real Warwick). I could go on, but I won't

I would like to point out that mine DID have the adjustable-nut, so whoever it was that didn't maybe got a shoddy one.

It suits my music perfectly. It's excellent for funky rock; Primus, Chilli's and so on. You have to play around to get the perfect sound, though. If you put everything to the top you get a pretty nasty (in the bad way) distortion, so back off! Massive range of sounds, perfect for gigging or studio use.

At home I play through a Marshall amp straight into a MASSIVE hi-fi system, and it sounds wonderful...not sure the neighbours would agree. Otherwise I play through a Marshall bass combo, not sure about the size because it's not mine.

Came from the factory almost perfectly set up, but I found that screwing the neck pickup in a little further than how it came pretty much eliminated the distortion problem at full settings. The action was perfect, I've had no need to do anything with that.

To the person who said it plays nothing like a real Warwick. I know several people with Warwick basses (Streamers and Corvettes), having played them all I have to say that this plays exactly the same. If anything I prefer it to a Streamer because the finish is so much more solid than the natural wood, my friend has to be careful not to rip chunks out of it.

This could withstand a full on attack from a Mongol horde, let alone live playing. I've dropped it and hit it so many times, not a scratch or dent anywhere. I've never had my strap fall off the buttons, unlike my other bass (Washburn RB2500) where it was a regular occurrance.

I would gig without a backup, but I always have one anyway, because my Rockbass is a 4 string, and I might need my 5.

A few weeks before I bought my Rockbass, Warwick lost their UK distributor, and supplies were drying up fast. With the help of them and a friendly local guitar shop, we found the last remaining Rockbass (that wasn't sunburst, ugh) and possibly the last remaining Warwick branded bass....in a beautiful transparent red.

I absolutely love this bass. If I wasn't in the process of building my own uber-bass from scratch, I'd save up to buy the real thing...Not because this isn't good enough (it is), but because it's the NAME that matters.

If you're looking for a bass in this price range, don't look anywhere else, it's wonderful.

The spec is covered in the other reviews, this one is a 2003 model and the fish is a transparent burgundy red, which I believe is quite unusual.

This is a very modern sounding bass ideal for Slap, Funk & Rock, the pick-ups are very high output and the usual everything on 10 will lead to distorted tones, and I found myself backing off on the controls, it?s quite versatile but mostly suited to the rock styles, and I don?t think you jazzers or old school players would give it a go because of the styling.

I got this bass used; it was quite well set up and just needed a few tweaks to get the action to how I like it. I did take the bass apart and was quite surprised by the good quality of the parts and electrics for a budget model, I think the quality of the finish and parts is really excellent for the money.

I?ve only had the bass for a couple of weeks, but everything seems solid and I?ve no reason to think it won?t remain so for some time to come.

I?ve never had to deal with Warwick, so I?ve no idea?

OK if you like the look of this bass and are looking for a modern sound your on to a real winner, the neck is very comfortable and fast, the bass is lightweight and well balanced and all your modern sounds are on tap? but after all that I?m not keeping this bass I?ve discovered the joys of the six string and although I will be keeping a couple of four strings this won?t be one of them, for one simple reason I can?t get on with the look of the thing and I really hate the phallic top horn, I obviously didn?t hate it on sight, I just gradually got to dislike it as time went by. But as I say if you like the look of this baby your on to a real winner.

The bass was made in South China, I believe. 24 frets, four black label medium gauge stainless steel strings. Controls were (in order from left to right), volume, pickup blend with a handy middle stop, treble boost cut, and bass boost cut. Pickups were two MEC gold jazz pickups. This model had active pickups, 2 band EQ. The body was nothing I had seen on any other of the Corvette rock bass range; it was a cream, it looked great (I doubt you will find another one like it). The body was a sensible alder, with a five piece rock maple neck and rosewood fingerboard. Average corvette body styling. The bridge was a nirmal rock bass bridge. The tuners are the average offset warwick type tuners. It came with no accessories, but thats only because the shop is harsh when it comes to giving away free things.

My music style is composed entirely of most things; Jazz, Rock, Funk, etc. I used it through a Ashdown blue combo, because I haven't got any money to buy the expensive cabs and headers. I didn't use any effects through the amp.
When boosting the neck pickup, I was able to get some fantastic warm bassy sounds, especially with the treble and bass boosted almost right up. Cutting down to the bridge pickup, I was able to dig in and play some solos, and the bass gave off a somewhat Jaco sound, just with out the vintage '62 Jazz bass appeal.
However (and this is the best bit), cutting into the mid pickup blend, I got the most meaty fat sounds, so I just went slap happy. Boosting the treble and bass completely gave a some what harsh sound, but this was very minor, because I just took them down a touch. The pickups have also been commented to be silent, but the sheer option and variaty of the bass leads me to believ that this is both a studio and live type bass.

The bass came well set up, although I don't believe they set up the bass for you. The pickups were noticably sturdy. A slight chup near the end strap button, but it was completely unnoticable.

The bass is your average bass, so I suppose it would withstand the multiple gigs. The hardware again is completely average, so it would be much like any other bass. the strap buttons could hold onto a fully grown african elephant, they're so big, which is great.

Nope, nothing. Haven't had problems.

I have been playing for 3 years, if it was stolen, I wouldnt need to buy another one because I would hunt the person down who stole it and nail gun his ears to the floor. I do love the bass to pieces, but I upgrade my bass every year until I get the real Warwick or a stringray anyway. I chose the bass because I needed variation, but with the looks and the variaty that you often don't get from a Fender. The review below states that he wanted the streamer version of the rock bass because of the better woods that you often dont see in less expensive entry level basses. Although he may be right about the woods, I have loved the bass, despite minor faults. I will definately recommend it to anyone wanting the great sound with a shocking price.

2003 Model. Gloss Blue finish. Solid Mystery wood (not typical German Warwick stuff). Maple Neck. Rosewood fretboard. 2 Active pickups. Volume Bass Treble Pickup blend.

It sounded like any other import bass with active pickups. Not bad and nothing special. It is way better than a Fender P or J bass in the same price category, but I don't like P or J basses either. I'd choose this over anything in the under $500 range.

Paint from body on screws that hold neck on. Action was good, but not like a typical Warwick. This seems like an Ibanez SDGR bass or a Schecter bass or something. Very average and appealing to someone who knows nothing about Warwick basses.

Pickups were adjust well. they are loud and clear. Too loud I think.

Did not have typical Warwick adjusting nut.

Looks as reliable as any $300-500 bass is. Nothing really wrong with this bass except that it doesn't play like any Warwick I have ever seen.

It is an import with a licensed name. There is nothing Warwick about this bass.

Never dealt with them.

This bass was disappointing. I was ready to order one, but my local store had one on the wall. I was glad that I could try it so I could know I would not like it. I was expecting a Streamer Bass, but this is of much poorer quality as far as wood choices go.

It was well made, but NOT a Warwick.

4 string 24 fret, 3 piece ash body, 3 piece maple neck, 2 active jazz pickups

this thing sounds killer. very punchy yet able to roll off the tone and up to the neck pickup and get a warm vintage sound. very thunderous low end. i am play everything from iron maiden to rush to aerosmith and everything in between and i can adjust the bass to do them all. very clean on the tripplets in trooper. i wanted punch and growl with the ability to get a warm sound and i got it. sounds killer in drop tunings as well. the only thing i did was put on DR's and that made it sound even better.

the only thing i did other than change the strings was lower the bridge pickup about 2 millimeters. i was slpping the e string of of it and was getting that anoying korn sound, however i figured out how he gets his sound( i thought he slapped). this thing plays like a dream. i'm a displaced guitar player and used to a kramer nightswan and i love this neck. not to thick, wide or bulky yet retains hand support so i dont get hand cramps and the pickups are placed perfectly for finger picking

i've been playing it for 3 months now and it is still perfect. i havent had to adjust anything other than the afore mentioned pickup but that was just to suit me. it shows no sign of wear. i gig this thing without a backup. i keep an extra set of strings and an extra 9 volt in the case and that is it. i did also install a set of strap locks. the thing i love most is with the upper horn being so long it puts the body of the bass back making it easier to reach the upper frets which is wonderful as i'm only 5'8". the guys really did their homework on this one.

i'm sure it's great but i doubt i'll ever have to use it

i've been playing guitar for 24 years and just started playing bass. was playing a fender p bass but the neck was WAY to wide for a guitar player and it didn't get the sound i wanted. i new what i was looking for in playability and sound and i found it. the only things i can say is buy a set of strap locks and put on a set of DR strings and it is perfect. if somone stole mine i'd kill them and then buy another or buy the bubinga warwick model. this IS the most bass you will ever buy for under a grand and i played everything before i bought this. my next purchase is the bubinga warwick followed by an 810 svt cab. currently playing 410 cab but this thing sounds too good not to be heard better.

I bought this from musiciansfriend. I'll say right up front that I sent it back after trying it out for a month. I just didn't like the neck contour, it is a little too thick for my hand size. But it is such a nice bass for the money that I really tried to make it work for me. Made in China but with the German pickups and electronics. Very well made: nice finish, very tight neck pocket. Alder body, flame maple top, sunburst finish, 3 piece maple bolt-on neck, rosewood board, 34" scale, jumbo frets, 1.5" wide neck at nut. 2 pickups, active tone controls: master vol, pickup pan, treble, bass. Lightweight (about 7 lbs) and very resonant. Warwick has a very detailed web site for their products.

Wide tonal range. Very quiet pickups and tone circuit.

Well there was a letdown in this catagory. While the overall build quality seems very high, the bass arrived in poor playing condition: every screw and I mean every screw on the bass was loose. I had to tighten up the bridge, the neck and one of the pickups was about 2" away from the strings. Also it was slightly out on the intonation. It was really no big deal to fix these things and I suspect it has more to do with Musiciansfriend than with Warwick. On the plus side, the neck was straight and the frets were superb.

Have only had it a month, but it seems very well made, solid and very well put together.

Don't know

I think this bass is a fantastic value for the price paid. Is head and shoulders above the Fender stuff in the same price range and about the same quality as The top Ibanez stuff which costs more.

I have just purchased this bass. I'm primarily a guitarist
but I wanted a bass for recording purpuses.

This bass has active pickups, 2 band EQ, alder body, 24 frets, blah, blah, blah

You can get this info from their website...http://www.warwickrockbass.com

The neck is quite narrow and thin, unlike most basses I've played.
I like it, I find it very playable, making the transition between guitar and bass easy.

I figure these features are pretty typical of a modern bass,
though I must add that the upper horn on this bass is the most phallic looking thing short of a dildo!!! =)

I like the way this bass sounds. I was looking for a modern
active sound (something that cuts), not just a low end thump.
I've heard this bass through a Sansamp Bass DI (to mixer to power amp to alesis monitors), a Hartke rig and a Fender BXR100. It definitely sounds more at home with the Hartke or monitors - the mids sounds
thick and nicely defined.

I've noticed that when you add treble (via the EQ) it's a little
noisy. I guess that's expected given the price range of this bass.
Then again, what the hell do I know!!

I'm happy with this bass sound, its pretty much want I wanted.
I guess I should add I'm playing guitar pop, Beatles, Byrds..
plenty of melodic bass..no slap stylings or any real technique =)

The setup was good, no noticable fret noise, etc.
The low E string is significantly louder than the other
strings..but I think thats more physics than anything else.
I've adjusted the pickups to compensate.

I've had it a week....who knows?

This bass will not be gigged, so I expect to have it problem free for a LONG time.

If I have problems, I'll go back to the store were I purchased it from. Let them deal with the company =)

Like I already stated, I'm primarily a guitarist. I'm use to hollowbody guitars, the anti-LesPaul... I've found this
bass to be easy to play and very light on my shoulders which is a plus.

Tonally I'm happy to have this bass. I bought it together with
a Sansamp DI box and I can't wait to do some recording with it.

The sound is quite mid-oriented, which will cut through a mix
nicely. I haven't tried to get a passive P-bass tone out of this bass yet, somethere are still things to consider.

Value for money, I think this bass is on the better side of good.

Made in 2002: 24 Fret, rosewood fretboard, alder body. MEC active Jazz pickups with fade control, bass and treble. blue woodgrain stain finish. Made in China.

I play blues/rock through an Ampeg BA 115. This bass upgraded my sound immediatley. I also have a Fender P Bass that probably now will be my exclusive backup. I need to adjust the truss rod a little and lower the bridge. The active pickups are what really made me choose this bass over the Fender J Bass active. a wide variety of tones are available, from punchy highs to good low end growl.

Like I said above, just a few minor tweaks to get it good playing condition.

This bass is light, but solid. I have yet to test it's gig capability. Give me two days I'll get back to you.

Can't tell ya

I've been playing guitar for 11 years, bass for 7. This is my first nice bass after transfering over to playing bass as my primary instrument. For the price I say this bass is a great value for beginners and vets.