throwoff Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 (edited) I love my RockBass Corvette as it is my only 5 string and it gives a great sound but I am not a fan of the Chrome Hardware. Incoming I have - Black Warwick heads Black Knobs Black Schaller 3D bridge. (TBH nothing wrong with the Warwick 1 piece but figured I may as well upgrade!) I shall hopefully have it all delivered when I get in tonight if not tomorrow. Will post pics of the rebirth! For now a terrible camera phone pic of the bass in its current set up. Edited August 31, 2010 by throwoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwoff Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 Looks like stuff didn't arrive today! On the upside I fixed my proper camera so I can actually take some half decent shots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethFlatlands Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 You going to replace the placcy bridge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwoff Posted September 1, 2010 Author Share Posted September 1, 2010 (edited) I think the stock bridge is pretty sound but I am putting a Schaller 3D on! I have some mad ideas for this, thinking about putting a 3 band MEC EQ in and then either Duncans or Bartolinis. Also a huge part of me wants to sand off the finish and oil it but I am not sure I am brave enough, the flame maple is only a thin veneer (5mm I believe) and I wouldnt want to get over zealous and wreck it! Edited September 1, 2010 by throwoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 How about an ACG pre-amp in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethFlatlands Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 [quote name='throwoff' post='941837' date='Sep 1 2010, 10:58 AM']I think the stock bridge is pretty sound but I am putting a Schaller 3D on! I have some mad ideas for this, thinking about putting a 3 band MEC EQ in and then either Duncans or Bartolinis. Also a huge part of me wants to sand off the finish and oil it but I am not sure I am brave enough, the flame maple is only a thin veneer (5mm I believe) and I wouldnt want to get over zealous and wreck it![/quote] I meant nut, not bridge. I am an idiot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwoff Posted September 1, 2010 Author Share Posted September 1, 2010 Ah yeh I will change it. Either JAN III or JAN I not too sure yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwoff Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 Still not arrived Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwoff Posted September 3, 2010 Author Share Posted September 3, 2010 Wheeeyy!! Stuff is here! Forgot to say before I also got a set of black strap pins. This thing is going to look awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 I reckon black hardware will look wicked!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwoff Posted September 3, 2010 Author Share Posted September 3, 2010 (edited) So here we go! First off were the knobs and strap pins Next the Bridge And Machineheads At this point I took the oppertunity to Lemon oil the board and give the whole thing a decent polish. Edited September 3, 2010 by throwoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwoff Posted September 3, 2010 Author Share Posted September 3, 2010 New Machine heads on a nice polished stock Everything else on! (A damn sight cleaner!) Restrung! The whole thing needs a set up and the spacing arranged but It had been tuned up with a high C for some time so I am leaving it overnight to let it settle with the tension of a B and will begin the set up tomorow evening, followed by another good clean! Personally I think it looks 100% better now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 Nice. The black hardware is a big improvement imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwoff Posted September 6, 2010 Author Share Posted September 6, 2010 I think so, I was slightly 50/50 when it all arrived but now it's on I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Sir Robin Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Dunno why Warwick persists with chrome hardware. Black is much better with wood grain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dread Bass Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I did the same with my corvette 6 and the difference was night and day imo. I am tempted to do it to the fortress too. I have never got round to it. Good job looks much better with the black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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