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Let me start by saying that my China build Warwick RB Corvette Classic 5 ASTHP produces a great sound. The growling is something I just love. But having said that, my bass also has a serious problem: The tuners don't fit on the headstock! Let me explain...
The mounted tuners consist of 2 parts; the tuning part itself and a bushing (bus nut) that “holds” that part from the other side of the headstock. With this bass guitar the bushings are simply too short. They overlap the tuning part but just with about 0.5 to 1 thread winding and therefore do not "hold". As a result three out of five tuners sit almost loose in the headstock, only secured by the small screw. See the photo/attachment where I keep them beside the headstock below.
After contacting Thomann (where I purchased this bass) I was suggested to send the bass to Germany for repair. (Under warranty.) But possible damage in the shipment (from Holland) would be for my own account. Because I didn't have the original packaging anymore and actually just didn’t feel like it (go send a bass guitar...), Thomann was so kind to send me new Warwick tuners. Excellent service, but unfortunately these new Warwick tuners (identical to the old ones) were again "too short". My conclusion... These bass guitars have a structural tuner error.
Despite the close up foto’s (see below) both Thomann and Warwick were not able (or unwilling) to just send me matching tuners. In my opinion there was no need to risk my bass in transport. The photos show the problem perfectly and online you can find other users having the same problem.
So eventually I ordered me a set of other tuners (Gotoh GB707). Not with Thomann, because they don't sell them for a 5-string bass. Of course this costs me extra but it saves me the risk of transport damage and I'm sure I have good tuners... As for the double set of non fitting Warwick tuners... Anybody interested?
My conclusion regarding this bass.. I would’t recommend it unless you buy matching tuners as well. It’s not the quality one would expect from Warwick. Or is this just me?
The mounted tuners consist of 2 parts; the tuning part itself and a bushing (bus nut) that “holds” that part from the other side of the headstock. With this bass guitar the bushings are simply too short. They overlap the tuning part but just with about 0.5 to 1 thread winding and therefore do not "hold". As a result three out of five tuners sit almost loose in the headstock, only secured by the small screw. See the photo/attachment where I keep them beside the headstock below.
After contacting Thomann (where I purchased this bass) I was suggested to send the bass to Germany for repair. (Under warranty.) But possible damage in the shipment (from Holland) would be for my own account. Because I didn't have the original packaging anymore and actually just didn’t feel like it (go send a bass guitar...), Thomann was so kind to send me new Warwick tuners. Excellent service, but unfortunately these new Warwick tuners (identical to the old ones) were again "too short". My conclusion... These bass guitars have a structural tuner error.
Despite the close up foto’s (see below) both Thomann and Warwick were not able (or unwilling) to just send me matching tuners. In my opinion there was no need to risk my bass in transport. The photos show the problem perfectly and online you can find other users having the same problem.
So eventually I ordered me a set of other tuners (Gotoh GB707). Not with Thomann, because they don't sell them for a 5-string bass. Of course this costs me extra but it saves me the risk of transport damage and I'm sure I have good tuners... As for the double set of non fitting Warwick tuners... Anybody interested?
My conclusion regarding this bass.. I would’t recommend it unless you buy matching tuners as well. It’s not the quality one would expect from Warwick. Or is this just me?
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