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The Official Warwick Club (Part 3)

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gus1894 said:
Hey all.
I have a Warwick 'Vette Standard (06) with the typical MEC J/J pickups & Passive MEC electronics. I love the feel, action, weight, look, etc. And while I love the sound, I would like to upgrade it to active electronics - I find when switching between the 'Vette and my other active basses, it tends to be frustrating b/c I'd rather not noodle the knobs on stage... Now I know even if I change out for active, it won't make it exactly an even playing field; but it will help. So the reason for my post here in the Warwick community --- What would you all suggest? Would I have to change out the J/J's too? I am by no means inexperienced, but I haven't done a whole heck of a lot of modding my instruments. And definitely not electronics...

Thanks!
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Hi gus,
You can indeed run your passive MEC's with an active onboard preamp.I suggest you try the MEC 3 band active preamp as it has a mid boost/cut & uses a different frequency on the treble pot than the 2 band.I suggest MEC coz they're designed & built to work together,which they do,very nicely.Now remember that this is purely my own personal opinion & it's often the complete opposite of others.
A member of the Warwick forum recently did this mod to his Corvette standard & reported back that the results were fantastic & the actual mod was pretty easy.
If ya need any further advice dont hesitate to ask,preferably via the Warwick forum.
Cheers man.
Greg.
 
#324
jojobean39 said:
Thank you! I have had such a problem trying to found out this information. Every time I type in the Corvette FNA the Jazzman always follows. Thanks for the help!
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took a quick look on the warwick site and that might be a good link for you to check out. i'm not sure, though, because the pics there of the basses seem to be blocked from work.
 
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Yeah, the pics don't load for me either, it's not just your work computer. That description looks about right, though I am not sure if mine are the MEC electronics. They don't say MEC on them like most I have seen, but maybe they are. I think this bass is a late 90s model, but I am not sure.

I guess they haven't made these for a while? I haven't seen anything but the Jazzmans around for years.
 
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Here are a few pics of my P-nut I. I was thinking about trading it away for a 4-string SS II but came to me senses.

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#331
Thumb83 said:
Hey guys I'm new on here, just wondering what you guys use on the neck of your Warwick? I've got a Thumb B.O.
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I have a thumb B.O as well and I am not shelling out 12 euros for that Invalid Link Removed. I use Invalid Link Removed. It is paraffin and bees wax blend so it is harmless and can shine up to a gloss if you know what you are doing. Being a soldier before the era of tan boots, I am familiar with spit shining!

FL Knifemaker I am soooo jealous. I was close to getting one of a TBer with faulty wiring.
 
#332
RedLeg said:
I have a thumb B.O as well and I am not shelling out 12 euros for that Invalid Link Removed. I use Invalid Link Removed. It is paraffin and bees wax blend so it is harmless and can shine up to a gloss if you know what you are doing. Being a soldier before the era of tan boots, I am familiar with spit shining!

FL Knifemaker I am soooo jealous. I was close to getting one of a TBer with faulty wiring.
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This one is about to get new electrical innards. It still sounds great though :)
 
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RedLeg said:
I have a thumb B.O as well and I am not shelling out 12 euros for that Invalid Link Removed. I use Invalid Link Removed. It is paraffin and bees wax blend so it is harmless and can shine up to a gloss if you know what you are doing. Being a soldier before the era of tan boots, I am familiar with spit shining!

FL Knifemaker I am soooo jealous. I was close to getting one of a TBer with faulty wiring.
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That sounds pretty good, but what about for the fretboard? I've heard of people rubbing a small amount of lemon oil on it, has anyone here done that to any success?
 
#335
RedLeg said:
I like lemon oil, but I just use kiwi for the fB too and a toothpick to edge the frets.
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Oh ok, thats interesting, I may have to try some of it out, that is if I can find any in Canada...So it still does the same job as the beeswax they give you with the bass? I would just be afraid that the shoe polish wouldn't accomplish the same things as the wax they give (continue to let the wood breath, lock in moisture etc..)
 
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In my experiences, if you rub some on, not much, it looks like the warwick stuff, lust harder. And let it sit about a min, then use a soft damp cloth to buff it out. It looks and feels just like the warwick wax, just with more lustre (we're talking satin still, not gloss).

Now I actually apply a few coats at a time and buff (shine) to a high gloss (not the fretboard). When it builds up (about once a year), I strip it with isopropyl alcohol and a soft dry cloth, give a lemon oil treatment, then start the process over. This is my care regiment, and I have been doing so for about 11 years. It may not be for you.

If you want the closest thing to the warwick wax, I would search the net for some beeswax furniture polish like daddyvans.
 
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