This 5-string electric bass offers exceptional versatility for discerning musicians, whether in the studio or on stage. Its 4-piece maple neck-through construction with Ekanga veneers ensures excellent stability and playability, making it ideal for extended performances. The Amara ebony fingerboard and Jumbo Brass frets provide enhanced playing comfort and precision. Its active MEC 3-way electronics with comprehensive tone control allow precise sound shaping, perfect for bassists seeking a versatile instrument suited to jazz, funk, or modern rock.
| Type | Electric bass |
|---|---|
| Number of strings | 5 strings |
| Neck | 4-piece maple neck-through construction with Ekanga veneers |
| Neck profile | C profile |
| Thickness at the 1st fret (mm) | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness at the 12th fret (mm) | 24 mm |
| Nut width (mm) | 45 mm |
| Width at the 12th fret (mm) | 60.8 mm |
| Width at the 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 | American swamp ash with Amara ebony top |
| Finish | Bleached Natural Blackburst Top / Nirvana Blackburst Back & Sides, High Polish lacquer |
| Tuners | GraphTech Ratio with ebony buttons |
| Electronics cover | Wood matching the body |
| Bridge | Warwick 2-Piece 3D Bridge & Tailpiece |
| Strap locks | Warwick Security Locks |
| Electronics | Active MEC Soapbar Humbucker, 3-way, volume, balance, treble, mids, bass controls |
| Push/Pull pot | Passive / active mode |
| Strings | Warwick EMP Strings .045-.135 |
| Accessories | Handmade RockBag leather gig bag |
| Made in | Germany |
Product: Warwick Masterbuilt Fortress 5 Limited Edition 2026
SKU: WAR-MB-FORTRESS5-LTD26
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