The Original Series (Germany)
Warwick produces a wide variety of different models with different woods and electronics, although MEC is standard for most Warwick basses. The original series, that are manufactured in Germany, include numerous models, Corvette, Streamer, Thumb, and Dolphin Pro I being their most popular lines. The only model in the original catalog that's being made outside of Germany is the Alien acoustic bass, which is being made in Korea with high standards. Most of Warwick's Special and Limited Edition are built using 'exotic' woods, different pickups, electronic configurations and custom finishes. There are around forty Special Edition basses currently in production, while the company offer a special-run Limited Edition bass annually. These basses are usually upgraded versions of existing models that have features otherwise unavailable. The company produces near twenty signature basses. Some of the artists that have their signature Warwick basses are Stuart Zender, Jack Bruce, Bootsy Collins, T.M. Stevens, Robert Trujillo, P-Nut, Jonas Hellborg, Adam Clayton, John Entwistle, Steve Bailey and Jäcki Reznicek. It is also interesting to note that P-Nut of 311 has three signature basses, all Streamer models. Stuart Zender signature bass is designed by the likes of Stuart Zender, and features a body shape new to Warwick basses. In 2010, Robert Trujillo's two signature 5-string Streamer basses were first introduced. Warwick also built a custom 7-string Thumb NT bass for Jeroen Paul Thesseling.
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