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Stringing / Tuning Procedure:

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.  

RockBass Alien basses come with slotted 
bridge pins. Before you pull out a bridge 
pin, make sure that there is no tension on 
the string.Put the ball end into the slot in the 
bridge and press the bridge pin with its slot 
turned to the string.

Cut the string approximately 8 cm / 3 ¼ " 
behind the tuner. You’ll need this excess 
length for the windings around the tuner’s 
post.  

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.

8 cm / 3 ¼

"

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

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

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Summary of Contents for 1374909000CFOVSMWW L

Page 1: ...Manual for Warwick and RockBass Alien Acoustic Bass ENGLISH ...

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Page 3: ...asts worldwide Our tradition of innovation and contemporary appeal continues with 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 cus tomers who continue to give us our worl...

Page 4: ...kBass Alien Standard Acoustic Bass 9 RockBass Alien Deluxe Acoustic Bass 10 Warwick Alien Acoustic Bass 11 Warwick Alien Acoustic Bass 6 string 11 Warwick Alien Deluxe Acoustic Bass 6 string 11 Warwick Deluxe Thinline Acoustic Bass 12 6 Tips for Body Neck and Fingerboard Care 12 7 Access to the Battery Compartment 13 8 Security Locks 14 9 User Kit 15 10 Warranty Customer Service 15 ...

Page 5: ...recision tuners 18 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 adjust ed using a screwdriver 5 ...

Page 6: ...ith its slot turned to the string Cut the string approximately 8 cm 3 behind the tuner You ll need this excess length for the windings around the tuner s post 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 8 cm 3 Tighte...

Page 7: ... 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 in stantaneous You should check the results after approximately one...

Page 8: ...Once up to pitch with your hand try to lean the saddle back away from the neck and also apply down pressure to the top Double check to make sure your strings are up to pitch and then check the output If you still are experiencing the issue after that with the instrument plugged into an amp and on try pressing down on the sad dle and rocking it back away from the fret board keep trying this adjustm...

Page 9: ...ngly recommend using tapered core strings Otherwise the string won t fit in the ball end holder Warwick Black Label Acoustic bass strings are with tapered core and available as 5 string set with string gauges Warwick Black Label Acoustic Bass Strings 5 Strings Long Scale 045 065 085 105 135 36301 LOS 5 Warwick Black Label Acoustic Bass Strings 6 Strings Long Scale 025 045 065 085 105 135 36302 LOS...

Page 10: ...rol This is a boost cut shelving tone control for high frequencies Notch Filter This is a fixed level variable frequency filter for eliminating feedback or unwanted resonance The Notch Filter is effectively turned off in the full counterclockwise position Brilliance Control This is a resonant style boost cut filter that adds presence to the sound Phase Switch The Phase Switch compensates for acous...

Page 11: ...occurbetween instrumentandspeaker Itcanbeusedasatonefilteratlowvolumelevelsorasafeedbackfilterathighlevels The Phase Switch can correct any electrical phase difference between the Prefix system and an outboard instrument microphone Flip the Phase Switch several times and use your ear to find the optimum setting The best position for the Phase Switch may change depending on the sound system and or ...

Page 12: ...f playing Tips for Neck Care All neck surfaces of Alien acoustic basses are sealed with a Satin Finish This sealed and non colored finish does not need special care If the surface gets dirty it should be wiped with a damp cloth or with one of the many non abrasive spray cleaners available in selected stores or specialist shops Tips for Fingerboard Care All fingerboards of Alien acoustic basses are...

Page 13: ...s Alien Deluxe The battery and electronics compartment can be easily opened with your fingernail Push the battery in until it locks in place Please mind the correct polarity RockBass Alien Standard The battery compartment is located directly beside the output jack You can easily open the compart ment with your fingernail Push the battery in and close the lid Please mind the correct polarity 13 ...

Page 14: ...old the screw see illustration Do not try to install the security lock on the side of the guitar Assembly Put the piece with the outside thread in the strap hole Put the ring on the thread from the other side of the strap Screw the nut on the thread Tighten with a wrench Install the strap lock only at the neck point which is strong enough to hold the screw Drill a hole with a 2mm wood drill first ...

Page 15: ...rmation In case of a defective product please refer to your musical instruments dealer We wish you a lot of fun with your new Warwick Bass If you have further questions about your instrument feel free to contact us info warwick de or service warwick de The manufacturer reserves the right to any technical modifications Visit our website www warwick de Sign up for our Warwick Newsletter www warwick ...

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