2017 Warwick Teambuilt Pro Series Corvette Bubinga 5A - Natural Transparent | German 5-String Electric Bass Ovangkol Neck Active / Passive Electronics

I am offering a Warwick Teambuilt Pro Series Corvette 5A Bubinga from 2017, a handcrafted in Markneukirchen, Saxony (Germany) 5-string luxury bass model from the legendary elite bass forge Warwick, featuring a resonant solid bubinga body, bolt-on Ovangkol neck with 45mm Just-A-Nut III Tedur nut, premium wenge fingerboard with 24 nickel-silver jumbo frets, two versatile MEC J/J singlecoil pickups, active MEC 2-way electronics with optional active/passive mode via push/ pull switch in the volume control as well as a high-quality Warwick 2-piece 3D bridge and tailpiece in a beautiful natural transparent satin finish with gleaming chrome hardware in excellent condition, including a black HB soft case and professional setup with 45-105 DR Neon White strings.

John Enwistle (The Who), Robert Trujillo (Metallica), Adam Clayton (U2), T.M. Stevens, …—founded in 1982, this German premium bass manufacturer from the Vogtland region has established itself over the past four decades as the go-to choice for numerous world-class bassists. Why? Because every Warwick bass meets only the highest standards: select tonewoods, proprietary hardware, sophisticated electronics, and precision “Made in Germany” craftsmanship make Warwick instruments among the most sought-after on the market.

Since its introduction in the 1990s, the Warwick Corvette has been one of Warwick’s absolute classics. This 5-string Bubinga model from 2017, presented here as a team-built instrument manufactured in Markneukirchen, is a prime example of simple yet high-quality material selection and uncompromising German craftsmanship, offering professional everyday usability and the distinctive Warwick sound aesthetic.

The solidbody bubinga body, with its generous contours, delivers outstanding resonance that is already audible acoustically, as well as an exceptionally powerful low end, pronounced mids, and long sustain. The screw-in ovangkol neck and wenge fingerboard provide additional definition and transparency, resulting in an extremely assertive tone that performs excellently both in the studio and on stage.

When amplified, the two MEC J/J singlecoil pickups reproduce the acoustic sound with a tight bass foundation, crisp attack, and lively, dynamic detail resolution. The active MEC 2-way electronics allow for flexible tone shaping, while the integrated active/passive switch offers additional versatility. From classic J-Bass-style sounds to modern fusion tones and powerful rock and metal sounds, this Corvette 5A covers an impressively wide spectrum.

A sound sample of the model can be found above at the end of the photo gallery (starting at 6:35 min).

The Warwick 2-Piece 3D bridge allows for extensive adjustment options for optimal playability, while the 45mm-wide Just-A-Nut III Tedur ensures optimal intonation. Together with the precise Warwick Germany die-cast tuners, this creates an instrument that is extremely stable in tuning and road-ready.

Visually, the bass features a classically elegant Natural Transparent Satin finish that perfectly showcases the impressive grain of the bubinga body. The chocolate-brown ovangkol neck blends in beautifully and, together with the gleaming chrome hardware, underscores the instrument’s refined boutique character.

Technical Specifications:

• Origin: Markneukirchen, Saxony, Germany
• Year of Manufacture: 2017
• Model: 5-string Corvette
• Body: Solid Bubinga
• Neck: Ovangkol, bolt-on
• Fingerboard: Wenge
• Fingerboard Radius: 26"
• Frets: 24 nickel silver jumbo
• Nut: Just-A-Nut III Tedur, 45mm
• Headstock: Ebony veneer with logo inlay
• Pickups: 2x MEC J/J singlecoil pickups, active
• Electronics: Active MEC 2-way electronics; 1x master volume control incl. push/pull (active/passive), 1x balance control, 1x stacked treble and bass controls
• Tuners: Warwick Germany die-cast bass tuners
• Bridge: Warwick 2-piece 3D bridge and tailpiece
• Hardware: Chrome
• Finish: Natural transparent satin
• Scale length: 864mm
• Weight: 5.19kg
• Serial No.: GPS J 004217 17)
• Includes black HB softcase

This Warwick bass is in excellent condition and technically flawless. Visually, aside from some marks on the thumb rest above the neck pickup, it shows only the finest signs of use (see photos). The neck is straight and the frets are like new.

The bass has been professionally set up with 45-125 DR Strings Neon White and I (a long-time guitar and bass teacher) will ship it fully insured with DHL shipping (including bulky item surcharge) for €69.99 within Germany or for €109.99 within the EU. Worldwide shipping available—individual shipping costs upon request.

All images shown are of the actual instrument for sale.