Warwick RockBass Star Bass 4-String – Vintage Sunburst Transparent High Polish

Vintage Hollowbody Character with Distinctive Warwick Personality

The Warwick RockBass Star Bass stands apart from almost every other bass in Warwick's lineup. Inspired by classic semi-hollow and hollowbody bass designs, it combines warm, woody resonance with the unmistakable feel and craftsmanship that Warwick players expect.

Featuring a beautifully figured laminated AAA flamed maple body, passive MEC single-coil pickups and a comfortable medium-scale neck, the Star Bass delivers a rich, articulate voice that feels equally at home in classic rock, indie, blues, soul, jazz and modern alternative music.

Finished in a stunning Vintage Sunburst Transparent High Polish, it's a bass that captures attention visually while delivering a unique tonal character that's very different from Warwick's more aggressive solid-body models.

Why You'll Love It

• Semi-Hollow Star Bass Design – Produces a warm, resonant voice with natural acoustic character and excellent note bloom.
• Passive MEC Vintage Single-Coil Pickups – Clear, articulate and dynamic with plenty of vintage-inspired character.
• AAA Flamed Maple Body Construction – Adds brightness, definition and visual appeal while enhancing resonance.
• 32" Medium Scale Length – A comfortable middle ground between short and long-scale basses, offering easy playability with excellent string tension.
• Set-Neck Construction – Improves sustain and creates a smooth, seamless playing feel.
• Wenge Fingerboard – Premium Warwick feature known for durability and excellent note definition.
• Independent Pickup Volume & Tone Controls – Allows detailed blending and shaping of your sound.
• 3-Way Pickup Selector Switch – Quickly access neck, bridge or combined pickup tones.
• Just-A-Nut III Adjustable Nut – Allows fine-tuning of action and setup.
• Vintage Sunburst Transparent Finish – Highlights the beautiful flamed maple grain beneath.

Our Take

The Star Bass feels like Warwick's love letter to the great semi-hollow basses of the 1960s. Where many Warwick models are known for their aggressive attack and modern voice, the Star Bass delivers something altogether different. Notes bloom with a warm, woody character, while the semi-hollow construction adds an airy resonance that makes the instrument feel alive in your hands. The passive MEC single-coil pickups capture every nuance of your playing, producing tones that range from vintage thump and soulful warmth through to articulate fingerstyle clarity.

The 32" medium scale is a huge part of the appeal. It offers a slightly softer, more relaxed feel than a traditional long-scale bass, making stretches easier and encouraging a fluid, effortless playing style without sacrificing definition or punch.

What we love most is that the Star Bass inspires you to play differently. It naturally suits melodic bass lines, supportive grooves and expressive playing, rewarding dynamics and touch rather than brute force. In a world full of Precision-style and modern active basses, the Star Bass stands out as something genuinely distinctive.

For players chasing vintage character, exceptional comfort and a bass that brings its own personality to every note, the RockBass Star Bass is one of the most interesting instruments Warwick makes.

Specifications

Body & Construction

• Body Shape: Curved Star Bass Body
• Construction: Set-Neck
• Top: Laminated AAA Flamed Maple
• Back & Sides: Laminated AAA Flamed Maple
• Finish: Vintage Sunburst Transparent High Polish

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck: Maple with Ekanga Veneer Stripes
• Fingerboard: Wenge
• Scale Length: 32" Medium Scale
• Fingerboard Radius: 20"
• Nut Width: 38.5mm
• Width at 12th Fret: 54.3mm
• Width at 24th Fret: 63.0mm
• Frets: 21 Extra High Jumbo Nickel Silver
• Nut: Just-A-Nut III

Electronics

• Pickups: Passive MEC Vintage Single-Coils
• Electronics: Passive RockBass Electronics
• Controls:
  • Neck Volume
  • Bridge Volume
  • Neck Tone
  • Bridge Tone
• 3-Way Pickup Selector Switch

Hardware

• Warwick Machine Heads
• 2-Piece Warwick Bridge
• Warwick Security Locks
• Chrome Hardware

Strings

• Warwick Red Strings
• Gauges: .045" – .105"

Weight

• Approx. 3.8kg