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 with the Alien Acoustic bass.
Index 1) Tuners - Stringing / tuning procedure 2) Truss rod cover / Truss rod adjustment 3) Nut / Bridge 4) Strings 5) Piezo - pickups / Electronics for all models 4 5 6 8 8 Models, specifications RockBass Alien Standard Acoustic Bass RockBass Alien Deluxe Acoustic Bass Warwick Alien Acoustic Bass Warwick Alien Acoustic Bass 6-string Warwick Alien Deluxe Acoustic Bass 6-string 8 9 10 10 10 6) Tips for Body, Neck and Fingerboard Care 7) Access to the Battery Compartment 8) Security Locks 9) User Kit 10)
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. 4 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 the distance between the fret and the string at the 7th fret: it should read between 0.06 and 0.
3) Nut / Bridge Nut: All Alien Acoustic Basses are equipped with a Just A Nut III, manufactured using high-tech material with the best tonal characteristics, fine adjustability and stability. Use a 1.5 mm Allen wrench to adjust the string’s height at the nut. TIP: Press down on the string at the 3rd fret. 6 Check the distance between the first fret and the string. It shouldn’t read more than 0.3 mm /0.01“, which equals the thickness of a business card.
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. 8 cm / 31/4 “ Cut the string approximately 8 cm/31/4 “ behind the tuner.
4) Strings Standard String Gauges for Warwick and RockBass Alien Acoustic Basses Warwick Alien Acoustic Bass 4-string: Warwick Black Label Acoustic Bass Strings / Medium Scale: .045" .065" .085" .105" (36200 MS 4) 5-string: Warwick Black Label Acoustic Bass Strings / Long Scale: .045" .065" .085" .105" .135“ (36301 LOS 5) 6-string: Warwick Black Label Acoustic Bass Strings / Long Scale: .025“ .045" .065" .085" .105" .
RockBass Alien Deluxe Acoustic Bass Pickups: Fishman Sonicore Piezo Preamp: Fishman Presys+™ 1) Low battery indicator 2) Tuner: The preamp also has a built in chromatic tuner. The display shows the note actually played. The red light on the left side of the display shows when the note is flat, the green light in the middle shows when the note is in tune, the red light on the right side shows when the note is sharp. When the tuner is activated, the sound is muted.
Warwick Alien Acoustic Bass / Alien Acoustic 6-string / Rockbass Alien Deluxe 6-string Bass Pickups: Fishman Acoustic Matrix Electronics: Fishman Prefix Plus-T 1) Notch Filter: This is a fixed-level, variable-frequency filter for eliminating feedback or unwanted resonance.The affected frequency is variable from 40 to 500 Hz. The Notch Filter is effectively turned off in the full counterclockwise position. 2) Low battery indicator 3) Volume Control: Controls the overall gain of the Prefix Plus-T™.
6) Tips for Body, Neck and Fingerboard Care Tips for Body Care Satin Finish (Warwick Alien): A matte and transparent surface with visible wood structure and accentuated grain is the essential characteristic of the 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.
7) Access to the Battery Compartments The piezo pickup systems are powered by a 9V battery. To change the battery you can open the electronics compartments as shown below: Warwick Alien and RockBass 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.
8) Security Locks All Warwick and RockBass Alien acoustic basses ship with Warwick Security Locks, which need to be installed. The Warwick Alien and the RockBass Alien Deluxe are equipped with a strapholder that also contains the output jack. This cannot be replaced. The strap lock can only be installed at the neck joint, where the wood is thick enough to hold the screw (see illustration). Do not try to install the security lock on the side of the guitar.
9) User-Kit (Warwick Alien acoustic bass only) You also receive the Warwick user-kit with your bass. It contains useful supplies like: - Trussrod Tool - Warwick Polish Cloth - Warranty Card 10) Warranty / Customer Service Warwick’s warranty for all musical instruments is limited to 2 years, but this condition may vary from country to country. Please, contact your local Warwick dealer for more information. In case of a defective product please refer to your musical instruments dealer.
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