Warwick RB Alien Standard 5 BK FL

5-String Acoustic Bass with Pickup

Fretless with fretlines
Top: Solid sitka spruce
Back and sides: Agathis
Set-in neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Tigerstripe ebony
Scale length: 34" (long scale)
Fingerboard radius: 26"
Nut width: 45 mm
Just-A-Nut III tedur nut
24 positions with inlaid fretlines
Pickup: Fishman Sonicore Piezo
Fishman Sonitone Preamp
1 volume and 1 tone control
Transparent pickguard
Wenge bridge with bone saddle
String spacing: 16.5 mm
Distance B to G string: 66 mm
Warwick security locks
Wenge thumbrest
Warwick machine heads
Chrome hardware
Factory stringing: Warwick RED bronze strings .045–.135
Weight: Approx. 3.3 kg
Colour: Solid Black Satin
Includes RockBag Student Line gigbag (not available separately), truss rod key and 1.5 mm hex key

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Available since April 2021
Item number 491901
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Strings 5
Lefthand Model No
Colour Black
Top Spruce, Solid
Back and Sides Agathis
Neck Mahogany
Fretboard Ebony
Scale Longscale
Pickup System Yes
Including Case No
Incl. Gigbag Yes
Neck Width 45,0 mm

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An acoustic bass from the specialists

Warwick RockBass Alien Standard 5 Black Fretless, five-string bass

Warwick has been one of Germany's go-to names for all things low-end for decades nows, and that expertise shines through once again in the Warwick RockBass Alien Standard 5 Fretless acoustic five-string bass. Premium woods with Warwick's classic Satin Black finish give this fine fretless instrument both its elegant appearance and its expressive sound. And when needed, that sound can be amplified and shaped to taste thanks to the onboard pickup and built-in preamp. The Alien Standard 5 FL's 34" scale length and low B string gives this instrument plenty of power, and some other highlights – besides the fretless ebony fingerboard – include the high-end hardware, a handy thumb rest, a generous cutaway, and a gig bag with tools included. Considering the features and build quality, the Alien Standard five-string fretless offers excellent value for money.

Top, Warwick RockBass Alien Standard 5 Black Fretless, five-string bass

Exquisite ingredients

The top of an acoustic instrument plays an absolutely crucial role in giving it a balanced sound – so on the Warwick RockBass Alien Standard 5 FL, it's made from solid sitka spruce, a top-tier choice. The neck is crafted from mahogany, while the back and sides are made from agathis, also known as kauri spruce. The ebony fingerboard features 24 discreet fretlines to help keep players oriented; it's complemented by a bridge and thumb rest made from wenge, a visually very similar wood, for a consistent look and feel. The Alien Standard has a nut width of 45mm, slim for a five-string, making it especially easy on the hands. High-quality chrome hardware, produced in-house, includes Warwick's signature adjustable nut and security locks system. And if this acoustic Alien's volume isn't quite enough, the built-in Sonicore piezo pickup and Sonitone preamp, both from Fishman, will be happy to help.

Rear view, Warwick RockBass Alien Standard 5 Black Fretless, five-string bass

From the stage to the garden to the beach

Since the late '90s at the very latest, an acoustic or unplugged set has been an essential part of every band's live repertoire. Of course, this means everyone – including the bass player – needs to bring along the right instrument, one that looks the part and sounds it too. Luckily, the Alien passes these tests with flying colours, with its fretless fingerboard giving the instrument's sound a certain lyrical 'je ne sais quoi'. But it's not just built for the stage – it's also perfect for backyard acoustic sessions or simply jamming on the beach, since there's no need to rely on power outlets for amplification. Thanks to its relatively compact size for a five-string, the Alien acoustic bass is easy to transport, making it a great travelling companion. With its attractive pricing, the Warwick RB Alien Standard 5 Fretless is also a strong contender for an ambitious bassist's second or third instrument – certainly, it'll add something genuinely unique and useful to any collection.

Headstock, Warwick RockBass Alien Standard 5 Black Fretless, five-string bass

About Warwick

Based in Markneukirchen, Saxony, Warwick, initially a manufacturer of premium basses, is known today for providing a wide range of music equipment in all sectors of the industry. The product range extends from bass guitars, bass amplifiers and cabinets (in all price brackets), bass strings and accessories, to effects units. In addition to this core business, the Warwick Distribution sales company offers almost everything that bass players, whether of four, six or even more string instruments, could require. Among them are the instruments of the Framus brand, which are remarkable for their consistently high quality. In addition to its headquarters in Markneukirchen, Warwick also has locations in Nashville and Shanghai.

All your bass are belong to us

Warwick covers all the bases, basses, and bassists when it comes to gear and hardware, which includes a matching gigbag right out of the box here. But the German manufacturer also has plenty more tech for this Alien, starting with amplification: The compact combos from the BC series range from 10W all the way up 150W, offering plenty of power and superb sound for home use, rehearsal spaces, or smaller venues. For those who need more volume, Warwick's Gnome series is the next step up, with combos, heads, and cabinets ready to meet professional demands. Warwick also has accessories for every occasion: This includes exactly the right strings for the Alien acoustic bass (Warwick Red or Black Label), plus care products, tools, and clip-on tuners to keep everything sounding sweet.

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Superbe et super instrument !

ImOuer 15.02.2024

Une magnifique basse qui vient parfaitement bien contrebalancer les morceaux bourrins joués avec ma Spector. Petit bémol sur l'emplacement et l'accès aux réglages des micros, pas pratiques sur ce modèle entrée/milieu de gamme, je trouve que ce n'est pas si un détail que ça quand on met plus de 740 bal dans un instrument.

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Warwick RB Alien Standard 5 BK FL

5-String Acoustic Bass with Pickup