The Warwick GPS Fortress 4 Limited Edition 2026 is a 4-string electric bass designed for demanding musicians seeking a versatile, high-performance instrument. Its bolt-on maple neck with a C-shaped profile provides optimal comfort for studio sessions or stage performances. The combination of a swamp ash body and Amara ebony fingerboard ensures excellent sound projection and rich harmonics. Its active MEC 2-way electronics with a Soapbar Humbucker pickup allow precise sound control, ideal for live playing or rehearsals.
| Type | Electric bass |
|---|---|
| Number of strings | 4 strings |
| Neck construction | Bolt-on neck |
| Neck wood | Maple, 3-piece with Ekanga veneer strips |
| Neck profile | C-shaped profile |
| Thickness at 1st fret (mm) | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness at 12th fret (mm) | 24 mm |
| Nut width (mm) | 38.5 mm |
| Width at 12th fret (mm) | 54 mm |
| Width at last fret | 62.1 mm |
| Distance between 2 strings | 19 mm |
| Total string spacing | 57 mm |
| Nut type | Just-A-Nut III |
| Fingerboard | Amara ebony |
| Fingerboard radius (mm) | 508 mm |
| Fret type | Jumbo Brass, Extra High, Extra Hard (Width: 2.9 mm / Height: 1.3 mm) |
| Number of frets | 24 |
| Scale length (mm) | 864 mm |
| Body | Swamp ash |
| Top | Amara ebony |
| Finish | Natural Blackburst TS Top / Nirvana Blackburst Back & Sides in transparent satin |
| Tuners | Warwick tuners |
| Bridge | Warwick 2-Piece 3D Bridge & Tailpiece |
| Strap locks | Warwick Security Locks |
| Color | Black |
| Pickup type | Active MEC Soapbar Humbucker with black chrome brushed metal cover |
| Electronics | Active MEC 2-way |
| Controls | Volume (P/P), balance, bass, treble |
| Push/Pull potentiometer | Passive mode / Active mode |
| Strings | Warwick Black Label Strings .045-.105 |
| Accessories | RockBag Starline Gigbag |
| Country of manufacture | Germany |
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