The Rockbass Corvette and Ibanez SR often lock horns in the mid-market segment. They are both solid options for any intermediate bassist and either of these instruments can hold their own on stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, they are fairly different in many aspects \u2013 especially the playing feel and tone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Ibanez SR500 is available in a brown mahogany finish vs a natural and (Nirvana) black finish for the Warwick RockBass Standard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Ibanez requires a proper setup while the Warwick had good playability out of the box. However, the Ibbys are much lighterand probably a better choice for people with smaller hands and\/or stature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Alder body Warwick RockBass has single-coil MEC pickups, while the mahogany Ibanez SR500 has soap bar style Bartolini MK-1passive pickups. This alone is enough to expect these instruments to sound extremely different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, what they do have in common is the fact that both are versatile and can fit into lots of different styles and genres. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each of them is also available in a 5-string version and offers nice variations such as the Warwick Streamer, $$ Corvette, or the Ibanez SR505 and SR500E.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Warwick RockBass are more expensive than the SR500 across all variants. However, the construction and component quality of the former feel more durable and have a higher perceived quality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In short, Warwick has a better build quality while Ibanez offers superior playability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Important note<\/em>: this article refers to the RockBass Corvette, not the 3-knob Warwick RockBass Corvette $$ or the high-priced German-made 4-knob Warwick Corvette $$ with active electronics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Table of Contents<\/p>\n