Warwick RockBass Alien Deluxe Hybrid Thinline, 4-String, Black

Introduction: The Warwick RockBass Alien Deluxe Hybrid Thinline 4 is the bass world's answer to a "Swiss army knife." This is not just an acoustic bass, but a hybrid instrument designed to solve any challenge on stage and in the studio. With its slim body and dual pickup system, this bass can change character in an instant.

Hybrid Technology: Two Hearts in One Bass What makes this model unique is that it has two completely different pickup systems:

1. The Piezo system: Captures the natural, airy acoustic tone from the wood.
2. The magnetic pickup: A dedicated neck pickup that gives you the "punch" and weight of an electric bass. By seamlessly blending these, you can create everything from a crisp acoustic tone to a deep, electric sound that never howls with feedback.

The Swiss Army Knife: String Choice Changes Everything The hybrid system is a powerful tool, but it's the choice of strings that truly unlocks its potential. You can use this bass in three completely different ways:

• The Acoustic Tool: Use standard bronze strings (with a steel core) for a crisp and defined acoustic tone that works perfectly for folk, pop, and singer-songwriter styles.
• The Electric Tool: Since the bass has a magnetic pickup, you can actually use regular nickel or steel electric bass strings. This transforms the bass into a unique "hollowbody" electric bass with a huge, resonant tone that cuts through in a rock band.
• The Secret Weapon – Galli Black Nylon: Do you want the sound of a double bass in a portable format? We highly recommend trying this bass with Galli G77 Black Nylon, which you can find HERE. These strings provide a silky-smooth playing feel and a warm, dark tone that is tailor-made for jazz and acoustic settings.

Design and Comfort: The "Thinline" body makes the bass incredibly comfortable to play, even during long sessions. The thin profile also makes the bass much more resistant to feedback than traditional acoustic basses, making it the ideal workhorse for active musicians.

Design and Comfort: The Hybrid Thinline is created for musicians who spend many hours with the bass over their shoulder. The slim walnut body, combined with a solid spruce top and the natural "Transparent Satin" finish, results in an instrument that both looks and feels exclusive. The thin profile also makes the bass far more resistant to feedback than traditional acoustic basses. It comes complete with a padded RockBag® Student Line Gigbag.

Specifications:

• Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
• Sides and back: Walnut
• Neck: Mahogany with Wenge fingerboard (34" scale)
• Electronics: Shadow Hybrid system (Piezo + Magnetic)
• Finish: Natural Transparent Satin

Are you unsure which Alien model is right for you? [See our guide to the Warwick Alien series here]