Warwick Corvette Taranis

In Celtic mythology Taranis was the God of Thunder who was worshipped in Gaul and Britain. Taranis is also the name of a thunderous Warwick bass that is worshipped by bassists who want a powerful tone and a dramatic presence.

For many years players from all over the world would order custom 4-string Warwicks that were tuned (from low to high) B, E, A, and D. So, the Taranis 4-string comes standard with that same tuning. (The 5-string Taranis is tuned B, E, A, D and G.) The passive MEC MM and SC pickups deliver a gutteral tone that is both in your face and present in the mix. This beast is not delicate at all.

Another cool feature about the Taranis is its finish. The swamp ash body is lightly sandblasted to remove the softest parts of the wood. This process creates a killer texture and appearance that highlights the grain. You have to see it in person to appreciate the visual impact of this unique Warwick finish.

The Taranis is a great bass for the player who wants power and glory without compromises!



Bass Specs

* Bolt-on Neck Design
* Available as 4 or 5-string
* Left-handed and fretless version available at no additional charge
* Swamp Ash body
* Ovangkol neck
* Wenge fingerboard
* Scale length: 34" (long scale)
* 24 frets
* Low B tuning for the 4-string as well as for the 5-string
* Passive MEC JM/MM pickups with extra large pole pieces
* Passive electronics
* Finishes: Natural Satin Sanded Finish or Sanded Oil finish (coloured)
* Warwick tuners
* 2-piece Warwick bridge
* Warwick security locks
* Black hardware
* Just-A-Nut III
* Weight: 7.7 lbs.(4-string), 9 lbs. (5-string)
* Warwick Black Label strings: 4-string: 045" - 105" (40200M), 5-string: 045" - 135" (40301M)