NBD Harley Benton Warlock Bass

[sokolasty]

My new toy, HB WB20 for mere 150$ from Thomann
Neck dive as F, so a wide and rough strap is a must
Finish flawless, no sharp frets, intonation up to 2 cents, not bad at all
I love how affordable instruments became with mass production

 

[HaphAsSard]

My new toy, HB WB20 for mere 150$ from Thomann
Neck dive as F, so a wide and rough strap is a must
Finish flawless, no sharp frets, intonation up to 2 cents, not bad at all
I love how affordable instruments became with mass production

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Here's an experiment:
wrap the end of the strap that goes to the bridge-end strap button in adhesive tape; attach it to the upper spike of the body (the one roughly in line with the bridge front edge, and the volume control).
My bet is on this location being a lot better than where the lower strap button currently is: it may well kill neck-dive completely.
If I'm right, move the button up there permanently.

 

[sokolasty]

Here's an experiment:
wrap the end of the strap that goes to the bridge-end strap button in adhesive tape; attach it to the upper spike of the body (the one roughly in line with the bridge front edge, and the volume control).
My bet is on this location being a lot better than where the lower strap button currently is: it may well kill neck-dive completely.
If I'm right, move the button up there permanently.

Like the way in my pic here?
Because this works
Thx

 

[HaphAsSard]

I am not sure whether I got you right
You propose to simulate an alternative hook position?
Like the way in my pic here?
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Exactly there.

 

[sokolasty]

Good advice
No neck dive anymore

 

[HaphAsSard]

Good advice
No neck dive anymore

Thanks for reporting back, I'm very pleased to know it worked.
Nice toy, by the way (I'd forgotten to say)!

 

[bholder]

Thanks for reporting back, I'm very pleased to know it worked.
Nice toy, by the way (I'd forgotten to say)!

Thanks I will have to remember that trick for when I get my Warlock back online.

 

[Lance Bunyon]

Like the way in my pic here?
Because this works
Thx
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The most punk rock solution I've seen in years!
The HaphAsSard PunkLock™

 

[sokolasty]

The most punk rock solution I've seen in years!
The HaphAsSard PunkLock™

I have many tapes, orange, silver, can do like EVH

 

[Bassdirty]

My new toy, HB WB20 for mere 150$ from Thomann
Neck dive as F, so a wide and rough strap is a must
....

Well, sounds like they copied the original perfectly.


I wish they didn't dive like that, I have tried so many Warlocks over the years, thinking that I would just "deal with it". And Every time, I sold it shortly thereafter. (Same for the few Mockingbirds I've tried as well).


Congrats on the New Bass!


T$

 

[sokolasty]

Well, sounds like they copied the original perfectly.


I wish they didn't dive like that, I have tried so many Warlocks over the years, thinking that I would just "deal with it". And Every time, I sold it shortly thereafter. (Same for the few Mockingbirds I've tried as well).


Congrats on the New Bass!


T$

Neck dive is solved thanks to HaphAsSard

 

[JRA]

eliminating neck dive on a new ax has to be the bomb! and i'm with you on the appreciation for all things affordable and still, "crazy great!" congratulations on your new instrument!

 

[subtlestew]

The best bass for metal?



Congratulations! Looks sharp.

("I don't need another bass..." "I don't need another bass..." "I don't need another bass..." )

 

[Queue]

The best bass for metal?



Congratulations! Looks sharp.

and pointy! Definitely Metal!

 

[Wyrdlow]

Well, sounds like they copied the original perfectly.


I wish they didn't dive like that, I have tried so many Warlocks over the years, thinking that I would just "deal with it". And Every time, I sold it shortly thereafter. (Same for the few Mockingbirds I've tried as well).


Congrats on the New Bass!


T$

I SO wanted to like the Mockingbird! Aesthetically glorious - ergonomically awful, was my sad conclusion. ☹

 

[sokolasty]

Right strap hook is moved, ergonomics is fine