Warwick RB Corvette B 4 BK Short Scale

Warwick’s been one of the top names in all things bass for decades – and that know-how really shines through in the Warwick RockBass Corvette Basic 4 Black Short Scale. This four-string bass with a shorter 762mm (30") scale length is part of the RockBass series, where Warwick packs its signature quality into instruments that won't break the bank. Short scale basses are known for their closer fret spacing and, more importantly, lower string tension, which makes them incredibly easy to play and also gives them a warm, rounded sound. The Corvette line stands out thanks to its distinctive body shape: The long upper horn keeps the bass nicely balanced on its strap, while the shorter lower horn keeps the the higher frets accessible – there are 24 of them, after all. Topping it all off is a sleek, high-gloss black finish that gives this Short Scale a real stage-ready look.

The advantages of short scale basses like the Warwick RockBass Corvette Basic 4 Black Short Scale are more than just a matter of mere practicality and size. They've got a sound that's all their own, one with a unique place in music history – ask Paul McCartney! That shorty tone is a perfect match for styles like Blues, Rock, '60s Soul, and pretty much anything that might be called vintage. Where a bright, punchy long scale bass can inadvertently push its way to the front of the mix, the sound of a short scale bass like the Corvette provides a fantastic alternative – especially when fitted with flatwound strings. Of course, it's still perfectly capable of more modern tones, thanks to the active 2-band EQ that lets musicians tweak their highs and lows to taste: With a little practice, they can dial in everything from tight slap sounds to crisp, funky grooves.