Warwick Corvette $$ NT Bubinga | Guitar reviews

Warwick Corvette $$ NT Bubinga £1399

A twin-humbucker Corvette with an impressive platter of features

The MusicRadar Team, Thu 28 Feb 2008, 1:10 pm UTC

Our test model has bubinga wings although a swamp ash model is available

Manufacturer's description

Instead of just making the Corvette Standard into a neck-through, Warwick wanted to create something special. So, they combined a bubinga body with a maple/ekanga neck and a wenge fingerboard, then added the wildly popular $$ (Double Buck) pickups and electronics, resulting in a phenomenal bass that has stunningly good looks and unmatched tone.

The Corvette $$ NT is available in 4 and 5-string versions, and can be special ordered with a swamp ash body.

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MusicRadar rating

4.5 of 5

Pros

Compact size; huge tonal potential; gut wrenching volume.

Cons

Finding your way around the controls takes time.

Verdict

The attention to detail, the quality, the natural feel of the woods and the flexibility of the electronics make playing the Double Buck a delightful experience. Try it as soon as possible.

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Corvette $$ NT Bubinga

Price:: £1399
Country of Origin:: Germany
Available Finish:: Natural oil (as here), coloured oil or high polish
Cutaway:: true
Features:: Tri-laminate through-neck. Includes a Just-A-Nut II nut. Black Warwick two-piece bridge, Warwick sealed gear tuners.Passive MEC MM-style humbucking pickups, push/pull volume control, balance, active two-band EQ, two three-way mini switches
Guitar Body Material:: Bubinga
Left Handed Model Available:: true
Neck Material:: Maple
No. of Frets:: 24
Options:: Fretless at same price; five-string version at £1,489; the Corvette range is vast so check website for full variations

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