Custom Shop / Masterbuilt models Warwick produces a variety of different models with different woods and electronics. The original series, which are manufactured in Germany, include the
Corvette,
Streamer,
Thumb SC, and
Dolphin. The only model in the original catalog made outside of Germany is the Alien acoustic bass, built in Korea.
Limited Editions In 2001, Warwick began making Limited Edition instruments; every year, distinctive features are added to one production model, and built in limited quantities, starting with the Thumb BO Bass. Upgrades include exotic woods, different pickups and electronic configurations, and custom finishes. As well, there are around forty Special Edition bass models in production. These basses are usually upgraded versions of standard models that have features otherwise unavailable. Examples include the Thumb BO (ovangkol neck and body back and bubinga pommele top, with 2mm of swamp ash laminated between, and ebony fretboard; 150 built for 2001) and the FNA Jazzman in walnut and swirly bubinga (200 built for 2002).
Signature Series bass model,
Frankfurt, Germany, October 2006 In 2019, Warwick produced 13 models of signature bass. Present and past models have included those for
Jack Bruce (
Cream),
Bootsy Collins,
T.M. Stevens,
Robert Trujillo (
Metallica),
Jonas Hellborg,
Adam Clayton (
U2),
John Entwistle (
The Who) and
Jäcki Reznicek (
Silly). P-Nut of
311 has three signature basses, all Streamer models. The
Stuart Zender (
Jamiroquai) signature bass is designed by Zender, and features a body shape new to Warwick basses. Warwick also built custom fretless seven-string Thumb NT basses for
Jeroen Paul Thesseling.
Pro Series (Teambuilt) The Pro Series instruments are crafted in the same German factory as the Custom Shop models. Fewer unusual woods are employed, and options for finish and hardware are more limited, keeping pricing lower. Models include the Corvette, Streamer, Thumb, and Star bass.
RockBass ("Standard") Consumer-level RockBass models are made in China, using less exotic woods and simpler finishes. These basses are the Streamer, Corvette, Fortress, Vampyre, Star Bass, Triumph, and Alien acoustic; the Rockbass Alien is the only Rockbass model that looks different from the original.
RockBass Artist Line The RockBass Artist Line produces affordable signature models, also made in China. These include the
Robert Trujillo four- and five-string; the
Bootsy Collins SpaceBass; the
Steve Bailey four-, five-, and six-string; the
P-Nut four- and five-string; and the
Jack Bruce and
Adam Clayton models. ==Strings==