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Manual For

All RockBass

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Bass Guitars

ENGLISH

Summary of Contents for RockBass

Page 1: ...Manual For All RockBass Bass Guitars ENGLISH ...

Page 2: ...he RockBass series follows this tradition and offers a high quality instrument for a reasonable price to musicians worldwide Today Warwick designs are already classics Their innovation and contemporary appeal are always present in the whole RockBass range too Satisfied customers and continuous worldwide success prove us right time and again The customer is always first when it comes to success bec...

Page 3: ...cs for all models 9 Models specifications Corvette Basic passive 9 Corvette Basic active 9 Corvette 9 Corvette Classic 10 Corvette Premium 10 Streamer Standard 10 Streamer LX 11 Vampyre 11 Fortress 11 7 Tips for Body Neck and Fingerboard Care 12 8 Easy Access Electronics Compartment 13 9 Security Locks 14 10 Warranty Customer Service 15 ...

Page 4: ... 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 ...

Page 5: ...g approximately 12 cm 4 3 4 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...

Page 6: ...ight 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 ...

Page 7: ... with the included 2 5 mm Allen wrench the bridge is now unlocked and can be adjusted with the adjust ment screws 2 To adjust the height of each individual string saddle as well as adjusting the string spacing loosen the locking screws 3 with the included 1 5 mm Allen wrench and now the saddle is unlocked The saddle can now be moved sideways to the left or right to obtain the desired string spacin...

Page 8: ...r Warwick RED strings stainless steel with tapered core are available as single strings with 130 gauge 42130 TC or 135 gauge 42135 TC 5 Pickups All RockBass models are equipped with pickups by German manufacturer MEC Music Electronic Company exclusively This continuing collaboration brings new ideas to market and delivers high quality More information at http www mec pickups de Factory setup The f...

Page 9: ...ve electronics Volume Push Pull Volume Push Pull Tone Pulling the volume controls switches the pickup coil wiring from serial to parallel mode 9 6 Electronics for all models Push Pull Volume Control neck Push Pull Volume Control bridge Tone Control Bridge N B Volume Control Balance Control Tone Control neck Bridge Tone control bridge N B Volume Control Balance Control Treble Control Bridge Bass co...

Page 10: ...and active electronics Volume Balance Treble Bass Streamer Standard Passive pickups passive electronics Volume Volume Tone N B Volume Control Balance Control Treble Control Bridge Bass control N B Volume Control Balance Control Treble Control Bridge Bass control Volume Control neck Volume Control bridge Tone Control Bridge ...

Page 11: ...ive electronics Volume Balance Treble Bass Fortress Active pickups 2 band active electronics Volume Balance Treble Bass Bridge Balance Control Bass Control Volume Control Treble Control Balance Control Bass Control Treble Control Volume Control Balance Control Bass Control Treble Control Volume Control Bridge Bridge ...

Page 12: ...olored Oil Natural Satin Finish care is limited to the visual aspects You can wipe the surface clean with a damp cloth or with the correspondingly suited spray clea ners or you can use polish that reinstates the full shine of the finish and can also get rid of small scratches and typical traces of playing Tips for Neck Care All RockBass necks are sealed with Natural Satin Finish The care procedure...

Page 13: ... Access Electronics Compartment The Easy Access Electronics Compartment With your fingernails press on both latches simultaneously to open the compartment Lift the upper part with both hands and remove the cover ...

Page 14: ... 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 Press the button of the Security Locks to unlatch it so you can remove the strap or put it on ...

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