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Manual For All

Warwick Basses

ENGLISH

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arkneukirchen in September 2008

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on your new instrument made by Warwick. No doubt it is the right decision if you value the unmistakable sound
of a Warwick bass and the quality that “Made in Germany” stands for.

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. Successful international musicians have sworn by their Warwick
instruments and their “Sound of Wood” for decades.

Today, Warwick designs are already classics and their innovation and necessary zeitgeist are always present. Custom models,
with their unusual wood, pickup and color variations as well as the different finishes, have the power to make the heart of every
bass player in the world beat stronger.

Satisfied customers and continuous worldwide success show that Warwick’s philosophy is on the right path. The customer is
always first when it comes to success because he puts down his money to get the best possible product and the best possible
customer service from us.

We wish you a lot of fun with your new Warwick bass.

Yours sincerely,

Hans Peter Wilfer

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1) Tuners - Stringing / tuning procedure 4

2) Truss rod cover / Truss rod adjustment 6

3) Nut / Bridge 7

4) Strings 8

5) Pickups / Piezo - pickups 8

6) Electronics for all models 9

Models, specifications

Alien Acoustic Bass 9
Buzzard JE Signature 10
Corvette $$ 10
Corvette $$ NT 10
Corvette Std. active 10
Corvette Std. passive 11
Corvette Taranis active 10
Corvette Taranis passive 11
Dolphin Pro I 11
Hellborg Signature Bass 11
Infinity NT 12
Jack Bruce CRB 12
Jack Bruce Signature 12
Katana NT 13
Nobby Meidel Bass (NT) 13
Star Bass II passive 14
Star Bass II active 14
Streamer Jazzman 13
Streamer LX 14
Streamer LX BN 14
Streamer $$ 10
Streamer Stage I 13
Streamer Stage II 13
Stryker NT TCS 14
Thumb Bolt-on 14
Thumb Bass (NT) 15
Triumph Bass 15
Vampyre NT 15

7) Tips for Body, Neck and Fingerboard Care 16

8) Easy Access Electronics Compartment 17

9) Security Locks 18

10) User Kit 18

11) Warranty / Customer Service 19

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1) Tuners - Stringing / tuning procedure

Tuners:

All Warwick basses come standard 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 to
improve ergonomics and handling.

The turning resistance of the tuners can be adjusted
using a screwdriver.

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tringing / tuning procedure

2 - 4 windings around the post are ideal for good
tuning and stability.

12 cm

Place the string’s ball end on the bridge string holder.
Hold the ball end down with one hand and with the
other feed the string to the tuner.

Cut the string approximately 12 cm behind the tuner.
You’ll need this excess length for the windings
around the tuner’s post.

Tighten the string while winding it around the post.
This avoids string slippage and increases tuning
stability.

The tuner’s post has a slot with a hole in the center.
Put the string in that hole before you start winding.
This system avoids the string poking out to the side
of the tuner and stabilizes the winding and thus the
tuning overall.

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2) Truss rod cover / Truss rod adjustment

Truss rod cover:

The truss rod cover of a Warwick 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 setup 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 the distance between the fret and the string at the 7th fret: it should read between 0.6 and 1 mm. This value is
independent from the action (height) setup of each individual string.

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 forward bow. These adjustments should be done in
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

direction A = neck bending behind

direction B = neck bending in the front

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A