The Warwick GPS Corvette Bubinga 5 Active delivers an exceptional playing experience thanks to its high-quality German construction. Designed for demanding bassists, this 5-string bass combines a bubinga body with a bolt-on ovangkol neck, ensuring the perfect balance of durability and comfort. Its active MEC 2-way electronics provide precise tone control, making it ideal for studio sessions, concerts, or rehearsals. Its natural satin finish highlights the elegance of the wood, while the wenge fingerboard with invisible frets ensures smooth, precise playability.
| Type | Electric bass |
|---|---|
| Number of strings | 5 strings |
| Neck | Bolt-on |
| Neck wood | Ovangkol |
| Nut width (mm) | 45.0 mm |
| Width at last fret (mm) | 69.11 mm |
| Nut type | Just-A-Nut III |
| Fingerboard | Wenge |
| Fingerboard radius (mm) | 660.4 mm |
| Fret type | Jumbo Nickel Silver IFT - Invisible Fretwork Technology |
| Number of frets | 24 |
| Scale length (mm) | 863.6 mm |
| Markers | Illuminated Side Dots |
| Body | Bubinga |
| Finish | Natural Transparent Satin |
| Tuners | Warwick Machine Heads |
| Bridge | Warwick 2-piece |
| Strap buttons | Warwick security locks |
| Electronics | Active MEC 2-way with MEC Dynamic Correction J/J pickups |
| Controls | Pickup volume, Balance, Treble, Bass stacked |
| Weight | 3.8 kg |
| Strings | Warwick Black Label Strings .045-.135 |
| Place of manufacture | Germany |
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