Warwick RB Corvette Basic 8 String Bass
- Phill Court
- Sep 27, 2022
- 1 min read
The first & last time I played an 8 string bass (octave setup) I'd skipped school to go try out basses in Gamlins music Cardiff.
I've always fancied having one but found them all a bit too spikey & quite a few quid. Until I saw this "affordable version" from Warwick.
Firstly it played really well out of the box after a tune. I got instantly confused with the tuning machines but I've got a system now!
Here are the specs from Warwick
Body: Alder
Neck: Maple
Neck attachment: Bolt-on
Fretboard: Wenge
Frets: 24 Extra jumbo nickel silver
Scale: Long scale
Pickups: 2 Active MEC J/J
Active 2-way electronics
Controls: Volume, Balance, Treble, Bass
Machine heads: Warwick
Nut: Warwick Just-A-Nut III
Warwick security locks
Bridge: 2-Piece Warwick
Hardware: Chrome
Strings: Warwick Red
Colour: Nirvana Black Transparent Satin
Includes a gig bag
Two pickups of the Jazz style a volume, pickup blend & bass/treble boost & cut.
Made in china and my first Warwick adventure I have to say it is put together well & comfortable to play.
I'll update this with more details & happenings as I find something to play it on haha!
Phill.
Links
email: info@phillcourtmusic.com
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