Members HumanFuseBen Posted January 30, 2009 Members Share Posted January 30, 2009 Hey guys!quick question for the warwick guys... just got a used thubm 5 string bolt on, and the strings are in bad need of changing! previous owner has a tapered B string on here, and it looks like thats all that will fit in that bridge, but i'm just not certain.. can i use whatever strings i want or do i have to spend my days seeking only string sets with a tapered low B? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HumanFuseBen Posted January 30, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 30, 2009 whoops, spelling error in title! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bryan316 Posted January 30, 2009 Members Share Posted January 30, 2009 You can go to a hobby shop or good hardware store, and get needle files like these: Widen the slot that the string drops into, nice and slowly. It's an easy fix to do, just needs patience, a vacuum cleaner for all the dust, and some masking tape stuck on its edge to keep the shavings from sticking to your pickups' magnets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bryan316 Posted January 30, 2009 Members Share Posted January 30, 2009 whoops, spelling error in title! What? WHAAAT? Well {censored} YOOU pal! Now you'll NEVER fix that bass! YOU'RE DOOOOOOMED and {censored}! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LanEvo Posted January 30, 2009 Members Share Posted January 30, 2009 You can use whatever set you want. Just keep in mind that you'll have to lower the saddle height when you're done (otherwise the untapered B-string will be a mile high). Unless you use the same brand/gauge of strings, you'll need to adjust your action (neck relief and saddle heights) and intonation (string length) after any string change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members catphish Posted January 30, 2009 Members Share Posted January 30, 2009 You can use any string you want without modification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rpsands Posted January 30, 2009 Members Share Posted January 30, 2009 Get it a setup and a new set of strings. You'll be glad you did . So will the setup guy who takes your money. Everybody's happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MrJoshua Posted January 30, 2009 Members Share Posted January 30, 2009 I don't know about the Thumbs, but my Corvette Standard needs a tapered B. There just isn't enough room for a standard B to fit properly in the tailpiece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitargod0dmw Posted January 30, 2009 Members Share Posted January 30, 2009 I don't know about the Thumbs, but my Corvette Standard needs a tapered B. There just isn't enough room for a standard B to fit properly in the tailpiece. Yup...that's exactly how my Thumb is. I filed mine out a little to fit untapered strings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LanEvo Posted January 30, 2009 Members Share Posted January 30, 2009 Stupid design...Sounds very stupid to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members One Bad Monkey Posted January 30, 2009 Members Share Posted January 30, 2009 Filing the slot on the bridge for the B string is NOT the only way. If you have a good set of pliers, you can also crimp the B string as well. It's a lot quicker than filing, but remember you have to do this every time you switch strings, if this is the route you take. For the five extra seconds it takes me to do that, I don't mind it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Incubitabus Posted January 30, 2009 Members Share Posted January 30, 2009 Stock Warwicks are designed to use tapered strings. You can either file down the existing bridge/tailpiece to allow for an untapered string, you can pinch the strings with a vice (what I'm currently doing) or you can contact your local Warwick dealer and order a modified set of bridge ferrules and a modified tailpiece that will allow for the use of untapered strings. I might recommend www.RocketMusic.net as a place to contact if you don't have a Warwick dealer near you. Warwick just changed who handles their distribution in the US, and the guys at Rocket are on the ball with who they need to contact for spare or replacement parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Renfield Posted January 30, 2009 Members Share Posted January 30, 2009 You can use any string you want without modification. Yes. So put away the files. :poke: The correct answer doesn't always involve power tools, as much fun as they may be. But then again, I have only owned or teched on about 2 dozen Warwicks and never once used a tapered B, so I may be totally out to lunch on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zebra Posted January 30, 2009 Members Share Posted January 30, 2009 Don't the newer Warwicks use a different tailpiece that allows untapered strings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HumanFuseBen Posted February 2, 2009 Author Members Share Posted February 2, 2009 hmm... interesting. so if i crimp the b string, do you basically just mean squeeze the {censored} out of the string with some pliers at the ball end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bleepo Posted February 2, 2009 Members Share Posted February 2, 2009 My 98 needs tapered strings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Incubitabus Posted February 2, 2009 Members Share Posted February 2, 2009 hmm... interesting. so if i crimp the b string, do you basically just mean squeeze the {censored} out of the string with some pliers at the ball end? yup. I use fairly heavy gauge strings, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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