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The Official Warwick Club Thread (Part 2)

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TRUSS ROD QUESTION -

Just got a nice, used Corvette Proline- trying to get the action down.

The bridge and saddles are at minimum, and when I turn the truss rod to reduce the relief it seems that there is little or no reaction. I have probably turned it around 1/2-2/3 turn clockwise. On other basses even 1/8 turn made a difference.

This is my first 'Wick - any advice? Is this typical?

Thanks!
 
#203
Gio S said:
TRUSS ROD QUESTION -

Just got a nice, used Corvette Proline- trying to get the action down.

The bridge and saddles are at minimum, and when I turn the truss rod to reduce the relief it seems that there is little or no reaction. I have probably turned it around 1/2-2/3 turn clockwise. On other basses even 1/8 turn made a difference.

This is my first 'Wick - any advice? Is this typical?

Thanks!
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Well, the older ones had t-rod problems similar to the one your are describing. They had so many "turns" in the rod before it stopped working.
 
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Gio S said:
TRUSS ROD QUESTION -

Just got a nice, used Corvette Proline- trying to get the action down.

The bridge and saddles are at minimum, and when I turn the truss rod to reduce the relief it seems that there is little or no reaction. I have probably turned it around 1/2-2/3 turn clockwise. On other basses even 1/8 turn made a difference.

This is my first 'Wick - any advice? Is this typical?

Thanks!
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The T rod should act like any other HOWEVER I am aware that 'some' Warwick truss rods have been inserted inverted (ie they act the opposite to the way you'd expect). You may want to try that first, failing that if the rod is bust it isn't the end of the world as they are easily removed and a new steel T rod from Warwick is about $20 (alloy are a bit more) and they are easily installed. Alternatively your local luthier may well be able to repair or replace it quite easily.
 
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Thanks for the input.

I am aware of the inversion issue, but then it should be getting worse as I turn it, and it isn't. I think I will take it over to Renson's shop for a look before I damage something.

Other than that, the bass is awesome. It it acceptable the way it is now, but there is no more adjustment left on the bridge or saddles, and this shouldn't be.
 
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whizack said:
Just got this a few days ago, the pictures don't do it enough justice:

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That's a cool finish. Looks like blackburst high-gloss. Kinda unusual, but very nice.
 
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