Warwick Alien Acoustic Bass, User Manual

Page 1: ...Manual For All Warwick Basses ENGLISH ...

Page 2: ...essful 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 Satis...

Page 3: ...te 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 Tip...

Page 4: ...ecision tuners 20 1 ratio Warwick tuners feature a sealed self lubrica ting 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: ...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 ...

Page 6: ...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 an...

Page 7: ...ith 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 spacing ...

Page 8: ... Yellow Label Strings Otherwise the string won t fit in the ball end holder Alien Acoustic Bass Warwick Acoustic Bass Strings Medium Scale 045 065 085 105 36200 MS 4 Triumph Electric Upright Bass Warwick Triumph Bass Strings 4 string 049 063 081 107 44200 Triumph 4 5 string low B 049 063 081 107 128 44210 Triumph 5 LB 5 string hi C 040 049 063 081 107 44220 Triumph 5 HC 5 Pickups Piezo Pickups War...

Page 9: ...our frequency The Contour Frequency slider determines the frequency band that is boosted or cut by the Contour Level control The frequency is variable from 250 to 10 kHz 5 Treble Control This is a boost cut shelving tone control for high frequencies 6 Brilliance Control This is a resonant style boost cut filter that adds presence to the sound 7 Phase Switch The Phase Switch compensates for acousti...

Page 10: ...position the neck N and bridge B pickups work as single coils When the switch is in the down position the neck N and bridge B pickups work as humbuckers and are wired in parallel Corvette Std active Corvette Taranis active Pickups active 2 band active electronics or pickups passive 2 band active electronics Pulling on the volume knob bypasses the onboard active preamp and deactivates the tone cont...

Page 11: ...ols The top knob controls volume and the bottom knob balance The top knob boosts or cuts the treble and the bottom knob boosts or cuts the bass Pulling on the treble knob splits the bridge pickup Hellborg Signature Bass Passive pickups passive electronics Bridge Stacked Push Pull Volume Pickup Balance Control Stacked Push Pull Bass Treble Tone Control Volume Control Pickup Balance Control Tone Con...

Page 12: ... the bottom knob boosts or cuts the bass The switch activates the LEDs Jack Bruce Signature Active pickups 3 band active electronics Pulling on the volume knob bypasses the onboard active preamp and deactivates the tone controls The top knob controls volume and the bottom knob balance The top knob boosts or cuts the treble and the bottom knob boosts or cuts the bass The switch activates the LEDs B...

Page 13: ...ridge pickup Streamer Jazzman Passive pickups 3 band active electronics Pulling on the volume knob bypasses the onboard active preamp and deactivates the tone controls The top knob controls volume and the bottom knob balance The bridge pickup operates as a humbucker if the switch is in the top position It operates as a single coil if the switch is in the middle position It operates as a parallel h...

Page 14: ...oosts or cuts the bass Thumb Bolt on Active pickups 2 band active electronics Pulling on the volume knob bypasses the onboard active preamp and deactivates the tone controls The top knob boosts or cuts the treble and the bottom knob boosts or cuts the bass Bridge Volume Bridge PU Control Tone Bridge PU Control Tone Neck PU Control Volume Neck PU Control 3 way toggle switch Bridge Pickup Balance Co...

Page 15: ...Passive pickups and Piezo passive electronics Vampyre NT Active pickups 3 band active electronics Pulling on the volume knob bypasses the onboard active preamp and deactivates the tone controls Pulling on the bass knob splits the bridge pickup Bridge Volume Control Pickup Balance Control Tone Control Stacked Push Pull Volume Pickup Balance Control Mid Tone Control Stacked Bass Treble Tone Control ...

Page 16: ... finish the surface is as smooth as glass and without noticeable wood grain structure As with Colored Oil Finish care is limited to the visual aspects You can wipe the surface clean with a damp cloth or with the correspondingly suited spray cleaners 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...

Page 17: ... 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 18: ...trap 10 User Kit You also receive the Warwick user kit with your bass It contains useful supplies like Bees wax included in delivery just for Natural Oil Finish Trussrod Tool Warwick Polish Cloth 1 5 mm Allen Wrench 2 5 mm Allen Wrench Guarantee Card 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 ...

Page 19: ... you a lot of fun with your new Warwick Bass If you have further questions about your instrument feel free to contact us Email info warwick de or service warwick de The manufacturer reserves the right to any technical modifications Visit our website www warwick de Visit our distributor page www warwick distribution de Sign up for our Warwick Newsletter www warwick de modules support newsletter_reg...

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