Warwick 5'ers - anybody use DR Blk. Beauties?

scowboy · #1 03-22-2009, 10:11 AM

I recently became the proud owner of a Warwick Corvette Double $$ 5'er. Is there anybody out there using non-tapered B strings on their Warwicks?

Specifically anybody using DR Black Beauties? That has been my go to string for a few years now and I'd like to continue but as you probably know they are not the most inexpensive string out there so I'd hate buy a full set and then have the B string not fit.

**Mark Wilson** · #2 03-22-2009, 10:17 AM

Moved to Strings.

Mastema · #3 03-22-2009, 10:17 AM

I'm pretty sure it won't fit. I use DR Hi-Beams with my 5 string $$ and the B doesn't fit without some modification.

scowboy · #4 03-22-2009, 10:32 AM

Did you file the bridge or tweak the string?

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Originally Posted by Mastema

I'm pretty sure it won't fit. I use DR Hi-Beams with my 5 string $$ and the B doesn't fit without some modification.

staccatogrowl · #5 03-22-2009, 10:36 AM

Remove the tailpiece and carefully file the B-string slot. Cover the shiny metal with a black Sharpie and forget about the issue for good. Do this carefully and it won't matter to anyone whose thoughts truly matter. Have done this on several Warwicks and it's no big deal. Best!

Mastema · #6 03-22-2009, 10:53 AM

I tweak the string... I have some heavy duty pliers and squeeze the string down by the ball.

I read that tip over at the Warwick forums and my luthier friend recommended it also.

Dfinch · #7 03-22-2009, 11:07 AM

It will work but it will take some modification. I had to pinch the string by the ball to get it through, and file the saddle slightly to get it to seat in the bottom of the groove.