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Manual for all RockBass Models ® ENGLISH...
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Innovation, taking risks, countless new technical developments, the most state-of-the-art technology and a lot of dedication and diligence by all of Warwick’s coworkers have, over the years, created instruments that are cherished by enthusiasts worldwide. They also represent a model for many other manufacturers.
1) Tuners - Stringing / Tuning Procedure Tuners: All RockBass instruments come standard equipped with high quality precision tuners (20:1 ratio). Warwick tuners ® feature a sealed, self-lubricating gear that warrants high tuning stability and needs no maintenance. The tuners are installed slanted facing the player The turning resistance of the tuners can be adjusted to improve ergonomics and handling.
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Stringing / tuning procedure Place the string’s ball end on the bridge string Cut the string approximately 8 cm / 3 1/4” holder. Hold the ball end down with one hand behind the tuner. You’ll need this excess and with the other feed the string to the tuner. length for the windings around the tuner’s post.
2) Truss rod cover / Truss rod adjustment Truss rod cover: The truss rod cover of a RockBass gives you - when needed - quick access to the truss rod. You’ll need a flat ® screwdriver to unlock the integrated latch mechanism. Truss rod adjustment: A neck is set up correctly if it has a slight forward bow.
Bridge: The Warwick 3-D Bridge features additional adjustments on the top of the floating bridge: Intonation, string spacing as well as individual string saddle height adjustment to accommodate the fingerboard’s radius. First loosen the locking screw (1) with the included 2.5 mm Allen wrench, the bridge is now unlocked and can be adjusted with the adjustment screws (2).
If the string gauge is thicker than .125” we strongly recommend using tapered core strings. Otherwise the string won’t fit in the ball end holder. Warwick Red Strings Electric Bass Stainless Steel with tapered core are available as single strings with .130” gauge (42130 TC) or .135” gauge (42135 TC).
6) Electronics for all models Corvette Basic Passive Balance Control Balance Control Passive Pickups / Passive electronics Bridge Balance Control Volume / Balance / Neck Tone / Bridge Tone Neck Volume Control Corvette Basic Active / Corvette 8-String Bass Balance Control Active Pickups / Active 2-way electronics Control Treble...
Corvette Premium Bass Balance Control Active Pickups / Active 2-way electronics Control Treble Volume / Balance / Treble / Bass Control Volume Control Streamer Standard Passive Pickups / Passive electronics Neck Volume / Bridge Volume / Tone Volume Control Bridge Tone Control Volume Control Neck...
Vampyre / Vampyre Dark Lord Active Pickups / Active 2-way electronics Bass Control Volume / Balance / Bass / Treble Balance Control Treble Control Volume Control Fortress Active Pickups / Active 2-way electronics Bass Control Volume / Balance / Bass / Treble Balance Control Treble Control Volume Control...
Rex Brown Artist Line Treble/Bass Active Pickups / Active 2-way electronics Volume (Push/Pull*) / Balance / Treble/Bass stacked Balance Volume (Push/Pull*) * Pulling on the volume knob bypasses the on-board Active preamp and deactives the tone controls. Adam Clayton Artist Line Passive Pickups / Passive electronics Neck Volume / Bridge Volume / Tone Treble...
Please refer to the manufacturer’s product information to achieve the desired result. You can also use the Warwick Beeswax for your fingerboard’s maintenance. You can order our cleaning products from our webshop: shop.warwick.de...
Easy Access the cover. Compartment. 9) Security Locks All RockBass instruments are shipped with Warwick Security Locks. ® Assembly: Put the piece with the outside thread in the strap Pull the ring on the thread from the other side of hole.
Warwick’s warranty for all musical instruments is limited to 2 years. Please register as a Warwick User. You find the Product Registration on our website under ‚Support‘. In case of a defective product please refer to your musical instruments dealer.
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