OFFICIAL WARWICK BASS OWNER MANUAL
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OFFICIAL OWNER MANUAL FOR WARWICK BASSES Congratulations on your purchase of a Warwick bass guitar! Warwick’s combination of state-of-the-art manufacturing technology with old-world craftsmanship truly yields one of the finest instruments available in the world today. As an owner of a new Warwick bass, you probably have some questions regarding your instrument’s construction, electronics, and maintenance.
Features Common to Most Warwick Basses Although each model of Warwick bass is very unique, there are some features that are consistent throughout the entire line. By understanding the benefits of these common elements, you will better understand your own bass. Wenge and Ovangkol Necks When people comment on the unique sound of Warwick basses, they invariably use the word “growl”. One reason our basses have such a special sound is because of the wood used to make all of our necks.
The Tuning Machines All Warwick basses come standard with high quality, precision tuning machines. These machines do not require any lubrication or special maintenance to operate properly. The only thing you need to keep in mind when tuning a string is that these machines work best when they are under tension. This means that when you are tuning to a pitch it is best to start below the desired pitch and slowly tune up until you get to where you want to be.
The Woods of Warwick Over the years, Warwick has built an unparalleled reputation for selecting exceptional tonewoods to make their basses with. Below you will find a list of the different body woods that Warwick uses, as well as the models that they are used on. Afzelia (Afzelia pachyloba, bipindensis, or africana): Afzelia is a non-endangered African hardwood that is incredibly dense. Although it is a bit heavier than other woods, it makes for a very punchy low end and very transient highs.
The Pickups and Electronics One of the first things you need to do when you get your new Warwick bass is to learn what function each knob has, and what pick-ups and onboard electronics your bass comes with. Below you will find a list of definitions for the basic controls that we use on our Warwick basses. In the Model Specifics section, you will see a diagram showing the controls used on each model, along with a complete parts list and any special notes.
Model Specifics Each of the following diagrams is viewed as if you are wearing the bass and you are looking down at the knobs and pickups. Pickup Pan Control Tone Control Bridge Volume Control Corvette Std. passive 1 Volume Control (Part #M85500 - 500K) 1 Pick-up Pan Control (Part #M86252 – 2 x 220K) 1 Tone Control (Part #M81500 – 500K Log) Stacked Bass/Treble Tone Control Bridge Push/Pull Volume Control Pickup Pan Control Corvette Std.
Bass Tone Control ** Bridge Treble Mid Push/Pull Tone Control Tone Control Volume/Pickup Pan Stacked Control FNA Jazzman All FNA Jazzman basses come either with an onboard active MEC 3-way circuit, or Seymour Duncan Basslines preamp (upto 2001 or optional).
Pickup Pan Control Bass Tone Control Treble Tone Control Bridge Push/Pull Volume Control Streamer CT All Streamer CT basses come with an onboard active preamp. Push/Pull Volume Control (Part #M84500 - 500K)* Pick-up Pan Control (Part #M85252 – 25K) Treble Tone Control (Part #M85100 – 100K) Bass Tone Control (Part #M85100 – 100K) * By pulling on the volume knob, you will bypass the onboard active preamp, which effectively deactivates the tone controls.
Stacked Push/Pull Bass/Treble Tone Control Bridge Stacked Push/Pull Volume/Pickup Pan Control Dolphin Pro I and Dolphin SN™ TCS™ All Dolphin Pro I basses come with an onboard active preamp. Push/Pull Stacked Pick-up Pan/Volume Control (Part #M88552 - 500K, 2 X 25K)* Push/Pull Stacked Tone Control (Part #M84110 – 2 X 100K)** * By pulling on the volume knob, you will bypass the onboard active preamp, which effectively deactivates the tone controls. **This stacked knob controls both the treble and the bass.
Stacked Push/Pull Volume/Pickup Pan Control Bass Tone Control Bridge Treble Tone Control Mid Tone Control Katana Neckthrough All Katana Neckthrough basses come with an onboard active preamp. Push/Pull Volume/Pickup Pan Control (Part #M88552 - 500K, 2 X 25K)* Treble Tone Control (Part #M85100 – 100K) Mid Tone Control (Part #M85100 – 100K) Bass Tone Control (Part #M85100 – 100K) * By pulling on the volume knob, you will bypass the onboard active preamp, which effectively deactivates the tone controls.
Pickup Pan Control Stacked Bass/Treble Tone Control Bridge Push/Pull Volume Control Buzzard Bass Bolt-on and Ltd. J.E. All Buzzard basses come with an onboard 2-way active preamp. Push/Pull Volume Control (Part #M84500 - 500K)* Pick-up Pan Control (Part #M85252 – 25K) Stacked Tone Control (Part #M85110 – 2 X 100K) * By pulling on the volume knob, you will bypass the onboard active preamp, which effectively deactivates the tone controls.
Fine Tuning Your Warwick Bass Although every Warwick bass is meticulously set up prior to shipment, it will eventually become necessary to perform adjustments to your instrument to maintain optimum playability. Many factors can influence your instrument’s action, including temperature, humidity and changes in string gauges. It is very common for an instrument to need some degree of truss rod adjustment following shipment to your dealer.
Adjusting the Just-A-Nut II The nut should be adjusted by pressing the string on the 3rd fret and looking to the distance of the string to the 1st fret. This should be on the G-str. just a very little, on the E-str .0 .5 to 0.7 mm. Do the fine adjustment as low as possible, that the open string does not buzz. Also, a too low adjusted nut might cause a buzz between a fretted note and the nut. (This you might find between the 5th and 9th fret in case).
Adjusting Pickup Height The pickups should be set relatively close to the strings for the best tone. The bridge pickup in particular should be set as close as playing style and intonation will allow. (If the pickups are set ridiculously close to the strings and/or have very strong magnetic fields like the Corvette FNA’s pickup, the intonation can get wacky.) Start at 5/32” (4mm) or less on the bridge pickup, then set the height of the neck pickup until it approximately balances in output level.
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 highest 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.
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