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Warwick RockBass Alien Standard FL

4.8 out of 5 stars from 5 customer ratings

Acoustic Bass with Pickup

  • Fretless, with fretlines
  • Top: Solid sitka spruce
  • Back and sides: Agathis
  • Set-in neck: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Tigerstripe ebony
  • Scale: 32" (medium scale)
  • Fingerboard radius: 20"
  • Nut width: 38.5 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: 19 mm
  • Distance E to G string: 57 mm
  • Warwick security locks
  • Wenge thumbrest
  • Warwick machine heads
  • Chrome hardware
  • Factory stringing: Warwick RED bronze strings .045–.105
  • Weight: Approx. 3.0 kg
  • Colour: Solid Black Satin
  • Includes RockBag Student Line gigbag (not available separately), truss rod key and 1.5 mm hex key
Note Register your purchase at shop.warwick.de/en/warranty-registration for an extended warranty of 4 years.
  • Available since November 2020
  • Item number 491885
  • Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
  • Strings 4
  • Lefthand Model No
  • Colour Black Satin
  • Top Spruce, Solid
  • Back and Sides Agathis
  • Neck Mahogany
  • Fretboard Ebony
  • Scale Mediumscale
  • Pickup System Yes
  • Including Case No
  • Incl. Gigbag Yes
  • Neck Width 38,5 mm
699 €
All prices incl. VAT
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An acoustic bass from the specialists

Warwick RB Alien Standard FL, Satin Black acoustic fretless 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 RB Alien Standard 4 Fretless acoustic 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 4 FL's 32" scale length strikes a sweet spot between power and playability, and some other highlights – besides the fretless ebony fingerboard – include the high-end hardware, a handy thumbrest, a generous cutaway, and a gig bag with tools included. Considering the features and build quality, the Warwick RB Alien Standard 4 acoustic bass offers excellent value for money.

Warwick RB Alien Standard FL, Satin Black acoustic fretless bass, detail

Exquisite ingredients

The top of an acoustic instrument plays an absolutely crucial role in giving it a balanced sound – so on the Warwick RB Alien Standard 4 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 4 features a slightly shorter 32" scale length and a nut width of 38.5mm, 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.

Warwick RB Alien Standard FL, Satin Black acoustic fretless bass, rear view

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 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, the Alien acoustic bass is easy to transport, making it a great travelling companion. With its attractive pricing, the Warwick RB Alien Standard 4 Fretless is also a strong contender for consideration as an ambitious bassist's second or third instrument – certainly, it'll add something genuinely unique and useful to any collection.

Warwick RB Alien Standard FL, Satin Black acoustic fretless bass, headstock

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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Geiler fretless Akustikbass
Frech 14.09.2021
nach langer Wartezeit kam er sehr gut verpackt an.
ein Traum, ein Klang. auch ohne Verstärker.
habe viele Bässe von Fender Ibanez und Bacchus, aber der ist
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Bonne basse acoustique fretless
Wargall79 17.06.2024
Pour son prix, cette basse est excellente.

Tout d'abord, merci Thomann de distribuer ce merveilleux instrument et merci pour la livraison irréprochable, une fois de plus !

Concernant l'instrument, il ne faut pas oublier qu'il s'agit d'un instrument qui coute 729 € et non pas d'une Warwick entre 3000 ou 5000 €. On ne pourra donc pas enchaîner les plans à la Pastorius ou à la Steve Bailey avec la même vélocité qu'eux mais lorsqu'on l'a compris, on peut bien s'éclater avec et même être surpris.

L'instrument débranché à un joli son, rond, chaud, équilibré et avec de belle nuances.
Une fois branché, c'est très bon aussi. Les 2 potards font bien le taff, le volume marche bien et la tonalité offre 2 sons très différents, un gros son un peu étouffé et un autre plus claquant et clair.

Côté confort, on est servi aussi. Le manche est très jouable, l'action est très bonne.

Les cordes en revanche ne sont vraiment pas top, elles ne permettent pas vraiment de faire des glissés, accrochent trop les doigts et manquent un peu de mordant à mon goût mais cet avis là n'est pas objectif étant donné que je n'apprécie pas du tout les cordes Warwick. Un jeu neuf genre Elixir ou un autre règlera le problème.

En gros, si vous cherchez une basse acoustique et que vous voulez vous essayer à la fretless, n'attendez plus et foncez vous ne serez pas déçu.
Bien qu'elle soit fabriquée en Chine, elle a toutes les caractéristiques des autres Warwick tant sur le son que sur son confort.
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