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Warwick: Nut problems?

Dr. Cheese

Dr. Cheese

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#1
I just picked up a Warwick Corvette Five at a great price at GC. It is very light for a Warwick, 9 lbs. 2 oz., and it sounds great. What concerns me is that I have heard stories of the plastic nut on this model busting with only moderate use. Has anyone out there had this problem with their Corvette.
 
#3
I actually replied on the GC deal thread, but it's more on topic here...

If it's the newer JAN III then it's probably going to be fine for you. The older JAN II, which has these "ears" or clips on the side are problematic. The clips would snap off. Warwick had so much trouble with them that they have/had a replacement program where they would send you a free JAN III replacement for a broken JAN II. I got mine through Dana B Goods.

I'm not sure it's plastic BTW, it may be graphite.
 
#9
Here's my Corvette Standard I got from GC a few years ago and here's a pic of the problem you're referring to. Notice the clip missing on he side there. It broke while I was taking the G string off to replace it. Nothing really made it break. It was just cheap.

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BTW, anyone know if that Warwick program is still in effect? I'd like to get this fixed.
 
#12
The only time I saw that was on a Warwick Rockbass Corvette. My friend asked me to fix up the neck and change the strings and as soon as I took off the strings, the nut just fell to the floor. It was made out of plastic.
 
#13
capnsandwich said:
Here's my Corvette Standard I got from GC a few years ago and here's a pic of the problem you're referring to. Notice the clip missing on he side there. It broke while I was taking the G string off to replace it. Nothing really made it break. It was just cheap.

warwickcorvette010.jpg


BTW, anyone know if that Warwick program is still in effect? I'd like to get this fixed.
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This happened the very first night I brought home my Warwick Corvette Standard Fretless. :bassist: I was changing the strings (because they sell them in-store with roundwounds, the morons, they chew up the neck!) and I noticed the tab on the floor later. So we looked on the internet, and found out about the program where they offered the replacement Just-A-Nut III for the Just-A-Nut II. Before I had time for a brief celebration, I read that the program ended in August of 2007. I don't recall the link, but you can probably find it on the Warwick website. My nut is still on the bass, even with the tab off, but I'd like to replace it when I get a chance.
 
#14
rarisgod said:
This happened the very first night I brought home my Warwick Corvette Standard Fretless. :bassist: I was changing the strings (because they sell them in-store with roundwounds, the morons, they chew up the neck!) and I noticed the tab on the floor later. So we looked on the internet, and found out about the program where they offered the replacement Just-A-Nut III for the Just-A-Nut II. Before I had time for a brief celebration, I read that the program ended in August of 2007. I don't recall the link, but you can probably find it on the Warwick website. My nut is still on the bass, even with the tab off, but I'd like to replace it when I get a chance.
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The nut on my bass stays intact as long as I change 1 string at a time. Ican't take them all off at once or it falls right off the neck.
 
#17
I realize there is greater string tension on a 5 then a 4, but my Corvette 4 fretted has been great after 10 years, no issues, I've changed strings one at a time and all at once. I would'nt worry...take care of it and it will serve you well.
 
#18
I got my Warwick SSI 5'er here and was pretty surprised when I changed strings and the nut fell off! Pretty sure that wasn't supposed to happen... when I looked closely I could see where the tabs had snapped off.

I believe I got my replacement before August of last year but I'll see what I can find, if anything.

I had initially contacted Warwick directly and got a pretty fast response so they should be able to help you out. Don't bother asking about the old brass nuts though, they don't have any more. :(

In the process of getting a replacement, I initially received another JAN II to get me up and running while waiting on the JAN III. Since I had other basses I wasn't worried about it so if anyone REALLY wants an unused JAN II I'll be happy to pass it along, just PM me.
 

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