The 2023 limited-edition Warwick GPS Corvette SS 5 is a 5-string electric bass designed for demanding bassists seeking an exceptional instrument. With its bolt-on maple and ekanga neck and tiger ebony fingerboard, it offers precise playability and optimal comfort, ideal for the studio, stage, or practice. Its passive MEC electronics with MM Style pickups deliver a powerful, nuanced tonal richness, suited to experienced musicians. Supplied with a Starline RockBag® gig bag, this high-end bass combines refined aesthetics with professional performance.
✓Bolt-on maple and ekanga neck for stability and comfort
✓Tiger ebony fingerboard with jumbo brass frets for precision
✓Passive MEC MM Style pickups for a rich, dynamic sound
✓Swamp ash body with a marbled ebony top in a natural finish
✓Supplied with a Starline RockBag® gig bag for secure transport
✓Limited edition of 100 instruments, unique for collectors
Technical Specifications
Type
Electric bass
Number of strings
5 strings
Neck
Bolt-on
Neck wood
Maple with ekanga
Nut width (mm)
45 mm
Width at last fret (mm)
69,11 mm
Nut type
Just-A-Nut III
Fingerboard
Tiger ebony
Fingerboard radius (mm)
508 mm
Fret type
Jumbo brass
Number of frets
24
Scale length (mm)
864 mm
Body
Swamp ash with a marbled ebony top
Finish
Natural Oil Finish
Tuner type
Warwick Machine Heads
Bridge type
Warwick 2-piece
Strap buttons
Warwick security locks
Finish (hardware)
Black
Pickups
Passive MEC MM Style with brushed metal covers
Electronics
Passive
Controls
Volume (neck), Volume (bridge), Tone (neck), Tone (bridge)
Supplied with
Starline RockBag® (RB 20505 STARLINE)
Strings
Warwick Black Label Strings .045-.135
Place of manufacture
Germany
Uses & Benefits
Perfect for professional musicians seeking a high-performance 5-string bass
Ideal for the studio thanks to its tonal versatility and expressive precision
Stage-ready with a robust construction and secure hardware
Limited edition for collectors and enthusiasts of rare instruments
Optimal playing comfort for long practice or lesson sessions
Natural finish and unique aesthetics for a high-end instrument