Warwick RB Star Bass 4 SBHP

I hesitated between this Warwick Bass and the Hagstrom Viking Bass but went for this as I'm a fan of Warwick Basses even though this is made in China, not Germany.
After reading some negative comments on quality I took the chance knowing that Thomann are great on returned items if you're not happy. My example arrived and is well finished and set up out of the box. The only very minor negative comment I can make is that the finish is perhaps very slightly lined from the buffing stage but it's hardly noticeable and anyway my belt buckle will soon make worse marks in the varnish than that. The wiring could be slightly better aesthetically if loomed a little longer so as not to be visible through the f-holes. Otherwise it plays and sounds great with a gnarly passive sound and looks fantastic. The Warwick Reds strings as fitted are not my favorite but are better than they should be for the price so I'll change them when they need it. Although the Bass is listed as no gigbag included, mine came inside a rockbag, inside the box. This provides added protection for shipment but is way too light for a fragile semi IMHO so I also ordered a Gator GW 335 deluxe hard case which fits perfectly.
After a few weeks, I again mention the finish as being Black every mark shows. The finish, particularly on the back of the Bass lines very easily which may be due to the spray lacquer used.