Warwick Problem

Had Dimarzio Ultra J's put in my Warwick Corvette 5 passive, and am having a weird problem. When I slam the A string (which I don't do a lot) I get a distorted fart-out. Doesn't happen on any other string, just the A. Checked my amp setting - all is good.

Anyone have any input?

Tks.

[Happynoj]

Have you tried lowering the pickups? It's possible that the pole pieces are set up for a smaller radiused fingerboard - 'Wick 5s have VERY flat fingerboards (26" IIRC) - and so the A pole would end up closer to the strings than the other poles.

Will try this. Tks.

Originally Posted by Happynoj

Have you tried lowering the pickups? It's possible that the pole pieces are set up for a smaller radiused fingerboard - 'Wick 5s have VERY flat fingerboards (26" IIRC) - and so the A pole would end up closer to the strings than the other poles.

[Happynoj]

Also, is it both pickups that do it, or just one?

Both.

Originally Posted by Happynoj

Also, is it both pickups that do it, or just one?

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I have a similar problem with a rockbass but im pretty sure it down to a bad repair job done after even worse treatment from me.(by the time i brought i for repair nearly all the electronics were falling out)

Everything i play on that bass sounds distorted, not just the A.