Warwick RockBass, Alien Acoustic Bass User manual
Manual For
Warwick and RockBass
Alien Acoustic Bass
ENGLISH
Markneukirchen in October 2011
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your new Alien Acoustic bass by Warwick.
Warwick’s continuing stance on innovation by utilizing the most state-of-the-art technology and the diligence and dedication of
each and every Warwick associate combines to create instruments that are cherished by bass enthusiasts worldwide. Our
tradition of innovation and contemporary appeal continues w
ith the Alien Acoustic bass. The Alien Acoustic bass offers
musicians worldwide a high quality, reasonably priced instrument.
At Warwick, our customers are FIRST. We strive to give our consumers the best possible product and best possible customer
service and it is you, our satisfied customers, who continue to give us our worldwide success. We are eternally grateful.
Have fun playing your new A
Yours sincerely,
Hans-Peter Wilfer
lien Acoustic bass by Warwick.
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Index
1) Tuners - Stringing / tuning procedure 4
2) Truss rod cover / Truss rod adjustment 5
3) Nut / Bridge 6
4) Strings 8
5) Piezo - pickups / Electronics for all models 8
Models, specifications
RockBass Alien Standard Acoustic Bass 8
RockBass Alien Deluxe Acoustic Bass 9
Warwick Alien Acoustic Bass 10
Warwick Alien Acoustic Bass 6-string 10
Warwick Alien Deluxe Acoustic Bass 6-string 10
6) Tips for Body, Neck and Fingerboard Care 11
7) Access to the Battery Compartment 12
8) Security Locks 13
9) User Kit 14
10) Warranty / Customer Service 14
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1) Tuners - Stringing / tuning procedure
Tuners:
All Alien acoustic basses come standard with high quality precision tuners (20:1 ratio). Warwick tuners feature a sealed, selflubricating gear that warrants high tuning stability and needs no maintenance.
The tuners are installed slanted facing the player to
improve ergonomics and handling.
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The turning resistance of the tuners can be adjusted
using a screwdriver.
2) Truss rod cover / Truss rod adjustment
Truss rod cover:
The truss rod cover of an Alien acoustic bass 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. You can easily verify this by pressing the lowest string at the 1st and last
fret and measuring t
is independent from the action (height) setup of each individual string.
he distance between the fret and the string at the 7th fret: it should read between 0.06 and 0.02“. This value
B
A
direction A = neck with a back bow
direction B = neck with an up bow
Turning the truss rod key clockwise (direction A) will tighten the truss rod and give the neck a back bow. Turning the truss rod key
counterclockwise (direction B) will loosen the truss rod and give the neck a forw
small steps because the neck’s reaction is not instantaneous. You should check the results after approximately one hour and
probably check again the following day. Readjust the truss rod if needed.
A change in humidity, particularly during the changing of seasons or during strong weather fluctuations, is when one should pay
attention to the neck’s setup and the corresponding truss rod adjustment
ard bow. These adjustments should be done in
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