This 5-string electric bass offers exceptional versatility for discerning musicians, combining comfort with precise tone. Its three-piece maple bolt-on neck with a C profile ensures a natural feel, ideal for studio sessions or stage performances. The Amara ebony fingerboard and Jumbo Brass frets provide smooth playability and excellent intonation across the entire scale length. Its two-way active MEC electronics with comprehensive controls allow you to shape the sound with precision, making it equally suitable for rehearsals and live performances.
| Type | Electric bass |
|---|---|
| Number of strings | 5 strings |
| Neck | Bolt-on neck |
| Neck wood | Maple, 3-piece with Ekanga veneer strips |
| Neck profile | C profile |
| Thickness at 1st fret (mm) | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness at 12th fret (mm) | 24 mm |
| Nut width (mm) | 45 mm |
| Width at 12th fret (mm) | 60.8 mm |
| Width at last fret | 69.11 mm |
| Distance between 2 strings | 16.5 mm |
| Total string spacing | 66 mm |
| Nut type | Just-A-Nut III |
| Fingerboard | Amara ebony |
| Fingerboard radius (mm) | 660 mm |
| Fret type | Jumbo Brass, Extra High, Extra Hard (2.9 mm x 1.3 mm) |
| Number of frets | 24 |
| Scale length (mm) | 864 mm |
| Body wood | American swamp ash |
| Top | Amara ebony |
| Finish | Natural Blackburst TS Top / Nirvana Blackburst Back & Sides in transparent satin |
| Tuner type | Warwick tuners |
| Bridge type | Warwick 2-Piece 3D Bridge & Tailpiece |
| Strap buttons | Warwick Security Locks |
| Color | Black |
| Pickup type | Active MEC Soapbar Humbucker with black chrome brushed-metal cover |
| Electronics type | Active MEC 2-way |
| Controls | Volume (P/P), balance, bass, treble |
| Push / Pull potentiometer | Passive mode / Active mode |
| Strings | Warwick Black Label Strings .045-.135 |
| Included accessories | RockBag Starline Gigbag |
| Place of manufacture | Germany |
Product: Warwick GPS Fortress 5 Limited Edition 2026
SKU: WAR-GPS-FORTRESS5-LTD26
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