Body Care Instructions - Warwick Corvette Standard User Manual

Body Care Instructions

How best to care for your instrument
You have purchased a high-quality Warwick-Bass, which was manufactured under special conditions and lives up to the hig-
hest quality standards. In order to enjoy your instrument for a long time and to avoid damage to the sensitive wood, you should
follow a few simple rules. Never expose your instrument to extreme weather conditions like heat, direct sunlight, cold, dryness
or humidity. Should material defects occur after exposure to these elements, during use or storage, then Warwick will not be
held responsible.
Never use household cleaners to treat the surface of your instrument, as the chemical substances contained in those detergents
could cause irreparable damage to the surface. Furthermore, please avoid contact with wet clothing as especially light instru-
ments could sustain minor discoloration.
Here is how you should care for your bass:
Natural Oil Finish
When you purchased your Warwick-Bass you also received a can of our special bees-wax. With new instruments, this surface
finisher should be applied with a soft cloth at least once a week. After first having used the bass, however, you should treat all
primary usage areas with the wax. Otherwise, changes in the color of the wood could occur on direct contact areas.
In order to avoid this, you should treat your new instrument frequently with the wax. This is especially the case in the begin-
ning, as the wood and oil finish may become damaged and discolored.
After regular application of the wax a surface will build up that is similar to a polished wood floor. This layer seals and protects
the wood longer so that frequent waxing will become obsolete.
An exact number of advised applications cannot be given as this will depend on the frequency of use of the instrument. Apply
the wax using a soft cloth and let it soak in for about 2 to 3 minutes before polishing with a clean cloth. Avoid cleaning deter-
gents as they contain too many chemical substances. Furthermore, the hardware should be cleaned with a dry clean cloth as
often as necessary.
Colored Oil Finish (Satin Lacquer-Finish)
All Colored Oil models are completely sealed by their satin lacquer-finish and therefore do not require any special treatment.
For the cleaning of the surface you should simply use a slightly damp cloth and clean the soiled areas applying light pressure.
A wax treatment is not advisable.
High Polish
Models with High Polish lacquer-finish should — ideally after each use — be freed from dust and dirt. Use a silicone-free
cloth. Fabrics containing silicone could permanently damage the lacquer-finish.
Should discoloration appear on the surface, or lose its shine, you can 'freshen' it up by using a special polish from your music-
dealer. Please, always consult an expert before such treatment. You will receive the best advice from the store where you bought
your instrument.
Caring for your fret-board
The neck of the bass usually gets sufficient humidity through general use and touch by your hands. There is, however, a special
fret-oil, which can be applied on the back of the neck after each use (only with oil-finished necks!)
Once again, the frequency of the applications depends on how dry the wood is and how the 'grip' of the neck feels. The fret-
board, however, should be cared for regularly with a suitable oil.
Make it a rule to use this oil in moderation. If the oil is not completely soaked in after a few days, then you have applied too
much.
And last but not least...
We hope you will have fun with your instrument and if you follow our care instructions you will be able to enjoy it for many
years to come. Should you have any further questions regarding the care of your bass, please contact us:
phone 0049 - 37422-555 0, fax: 0049 - 37422-555- 99 or use our e-mail address: info@warwick.de.
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