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| Dear customer, Things are really getting exciting at Warwick right now. Remember: our 30th Anniversary and the Warwick Bass Camp in September are just around the corner! But that is not all: We also decided to celebrate this very special year with a very special instrument: the amazing Streamer LTD 2012 30th Anniversary, which is based on the very first Warwick Streamer model. Look forward to a closer look at this gorgeous instrument in this issue! Furthermore, did you know that not only Warwick turns 30 this year, but also our famous Natural Oil Finish? Another topic you can learn about in this issue is our Tigerstripe Ebony ...
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 | I hope you enjoy this issue. Yours truly,
 
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| OVERVIEW |
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| Bass of the Month | Warwick News | Environment |
Warwick Streamer LTD 2012
30th Anniversary | Tigerstripe Ebony | New Warmth Insulation
and Skylight Dome |
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| Warwick Amplification | Inside Warwick | Interview |
| Warwick WA 600 | Warwick's Natural Oil
Finish | Jeff Hughell |
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| Warwick's Bass of the month - Warwick Streamer LTD Edition 2012 30th Anniversary Bass |
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Warwick brings back the 80s with this year’s Limited Edition bass model! The Warwick Streamer LTD 30th Anniversary is an exact replica of one of the first Streamer basses from the beginning of the 1980s.
The body of this limited edition bass is made of reddish-brown US Cherrywood, which is hand selected for each instrument, and has been air-dried for more than 25 years! It was bought when the company was still located in Pretzfeld/Bavaria. That’s why the model range is limited to 75 instruments world wide.
|  Some features of the 80s-streamer also mark our limited edition bass of 2012. That includes the Wenge fingerboard with Abalone dots, the flat neck with a neck-through design and the two 3-millimeter cherry wood stripes, the Natural Oil Finish and the black hardware. Also the active EMG P/J Pickups and the original wiring of the MEC 2-way electronics – a replica of 1984 – induce nostalgic feelings.
But despite all the features that bring back the memories of the sound of the 80s, the Streamer LTD 30th Anniversary is equipped with some state-of-the-art innovations of Warwick, like our 2-piece 3D bridge. With this bridge the strings can be precisely adjusted in all directions. Each saddle can be adjusted in string height, string spacing and  intonation. Also the bridge itself can be lowered and raised, and locked in place. At the other end a Just-A-Nut III brass nut and Warwick machine heads complete the equipment.
The neck of this limited model was of course shaped and fretted in our revolutionary neck processing unit. In this process our “Invisible Fret Technology” is used: the frets do not cut the whole way across the board; there are two or three millimeters left on each side. In that way our frets can be inserted into the fingerboard with a precision found nowhere else! The neck is more stable and the frets don’t extend over the edge of the fretboard as on normal fretboards.
The Warwick Streamer LTD Edition 30th Anniversary bass was built with passionate craftsmanship combined with high quality standards, but still it carries the sound and feeling of an era in which the role of the bass guitar was set as we know it today.
All of the 75 instruments of this limited model are hand-signed by Warwick founder and CEO Hans-Peter Wilfer. Also to guarantee that the bass was handcrafted in Markneukirchen Germany, each instrument comes with a certificate of authenticity and a unique serial number.
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| Warwick News - Tigerstripe Ebony |
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 Our Tigerstripe Ebony belongs to the genus of ebony trees (Ebenaceae). These evergreen broad-leaf trees are mostly spread throughout the southern hemisphere and are counted among the most valuable wood species of the world. By medieval times, ebony was the exclusive material for furniture building – the term “the wood of the kings” dates back to those times.
Ebony is a very heavy wood. It’s weight is about 1100kg/m³ and is quite dense, which makes it hard to process. Ebony sinks in water.
About 70% of the trunk of the ebony tree consists of white or greyish sapwood. The heartwood is black, sometimes with white or reddish-brown veins running through it. Usually the sapwood is already removed in the country of origin. Only the heartwood makes its way to Europe.
A wide-spread misbelief is that only the jet-black ebony is “real” ebony. The pure black ebony has a tradition of centuries, but in fact the heartwood, showing light veins here and there, has the exact same features as the pure black one.
As a consequence of the “tradition” to only use jet-black ebony for furniture or instrument manufacturing, the completely black Ceylon ebony is close to extinction. The focus on the pure black ebony is not good for nature or our environment! To counter this, we at Warwick and Framus have been using “Tigerstripe Ebony”  since 2000. We keep the white marbling of the ebony heartwood in our fretboards. We don’t color them or sort them out, and the marbled ebony has no effect on the sound properties of our instruments.
Recently we've started using FSC® certified ebony. Even though purchasing, administration and storage of FSC® certified woods is not easy (and also very costly), we will invest more into FSC® woods in the next years to save the resources of our most important material.
The FSC® or Forest Stewardship Council® is an international non-profit organization which has established a certification system for sustainable forestry that is accepted and applied throughout the world. It is supported by environmental organizations, unions, advocacy groups of indigenous peoples and many timber and forestry companies. All companies which are part of the manufacturing process and trade of wooden products can be certified and must completely document the origin of the woods, establish an FSC® management and strictly separate FSC® woods from uncertified material. Moreover, an annual audit is conducted making sure that all requirements of the FSC® are fulfilled.
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| Environment - New Warmth Insulation And Skylight Dome |
|  The majority of the population often stays in rooms that are closed most of the time: in production halls, offices, schools, universities or households. In these air-conditioned indoor-worlds you often have filtered or artificial lightning, which doesn’t create a pleasant working atmosphere. Wouldn’t it be better to create buildings that live on an exchange with the environment and – without foregoing any comfort – need less energy resources?!
While renewing the insulation on the roof of our production hall, we at Warwick installed a new, high quality and state-of-the-art skylight dome. This dome extends along the entire length of the roof of the production hall and provides a constant and bright light in all production rooms. Additionally, the light dome can be opened if requested.
With this skylight dome we not only save electricity but also provide a more comfortable working atmosphere for our employees – better than artificial lightning. We use as much of the daylight as possible and are able to work in an even more sustainable way.
In Our new roof insulation has further advantages – with a strengthened insulation we lose less warmth, which reduces our heating energy consumption and use of fossil fuels - at the same time providing a comfortable indoor environment during both summer and winter, because the insulating material prevents fluctuating temperatures.
By renewing the insulation on our roof, we've taken another step to improve the working atmosphere for our employees and protect the environment at the same time.
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| Warwick Amplification - The Warwick WA 600 Amp Head |
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It is safe to say that the Warwick WA 600 head, designed by bass virtuoso extraordinaire Jonas Hellborg, is more than meets the eye. It sports an understated appearance which is sure to appeal to bassists who like a classic look and feel, but under the hood, t he WA 600 offers cutting edge hi-tech components. At heart, the WA 600 is based on the award-winning Hellborg amplifier series and shares many of its advanced features such as Class A circuitry used in the preamp section for a warm, rich tone and the innovative Low-Z circuit which allows players to make use of the full spectrum of the gain control without any unwanted hiss or noise.
Similarly, the WA 600 offers classic features with a modern twist when it comes to operation and tone. The WA 600’s controls are markedly simple and effective at the same time. The head is equipped with only five control knobs (Gain, Compression, Volume, Bass and Treble), but they are coupled with a 10-band graphic EQ for excellent tone-shaping possibilities. The basic tone of the WA 600 is big, round and warm with great clarity which lends itself well to supportive playing in a group and can be brightened or fattened up with the Bass and Treble knobs. Once the 10-band EQ is engaged, the tonal possibilities become endless, from bright and cutting tones for solo playing to deep, earth-shaking reggae lows. The WA 600 offers a plethora of usable tones in a reliable, powerful and easy to use package. And what is more, no matter if the WA 600 is set to deliver a thunderous rock tone or bright in-your-face midrange, it will always project your tone with optimum clarity and transparency.
As a result, it is no surprise that many Warwick endorsers are falling in love with the sound of the Warwick WA 600 and the man famous for singlehandedly inventing the slap bass technique, the one and only Larry Graham, is no exception. Larry has very specific needs when it comes to amplification, and after trying many, many different companies and combinations of amps and cabinets, Larry has settled on the Warwick WA series as his weapon of choice. Larry has been searching the world over for a bass amp that can handle his powerful attack, but also has a precise, quick response that doesn’t sacrifice being able to hear subtle nuances in his playing for simple raw power. Larry found that using two sets of WA 600s paired with WCA 115 and 410 cabinets behind him provided him with a huge stage sound, and adding two 4x10 cabinets pointed inward powered by a third WA600 gave him the perfect bass sound both on stage and for the audience to hear!
According to Larry, the amps not only glorify his thumb-heavy technique. They also work wonders for the formidable series of effects on his pedalboard including an intense fuzz tone, flanger, phasers, wah, and distortion and provide them with articulation, clarity, and fullness, which can often be lost when implemented using other brands of amps.
“The amps are kicking! They sound really, really good! I think I’m finally on the right track with these amps and I can’t wait to get them out on the road again!”, Larry told us.
Find more information and videos on the Warwick website: Warwick WA 600 |
| Warwick Inside - Warwick's Natural Oil Finish |
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Here at Warwick we offer a wide range of finishes and lacquering, which is continually expanding. From Oil Finish to High Polish, to the special Rusty or Chrome Tone lacquering, our Custom Shop provides everything that makes a musicians heart skip a beat.
One very special finish has accompanied us from the beginning, and is connected to the name Warwick as no other: the Natural Oil Finish.
By introducing the Natural Oil Finish we at Warwick recognized the signs of the time decades ago, setting new standards regarding surface treatment of musical instruments.
Our Natural Oil Finish is a purely natural product, and in that way harmonizes perfectly with the natural beauty of the wood.
The oil finish protects the wood against dust and moisture, yet allows it to breath at the same time. That’s how we preserve the beautiful open sound character of the natural wood. The oil finish is rounded out by waxing, which highlights the grain structure of the wood even more.
Besides the look of the wood, we also preserve the feel. Instruments with a Natural Oil Finish allow the musician feel the texture of the wood on the body and neck – silky, smooth and with a very pleasant feel for playing. As long as you take care of the natural finish of your bass or guitar with a regularly waxing, this unique feeling will stay for a very long time.
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| Interview - Jeff Hughell |
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Warwick Endorser Jeff Hughell is a world-renowned bassist in the extreme metal domain, and is part of a new breed of bassists playing fast, complex, and brutally intricate metal and creating devoted followings among bassists young and old. Diverse influences have created some of the most technically proficient death metal and all-around fantastic bass playing. Jeff however is one of the only bassists in the realm of death metal to incorporate an uniquely explosive tapping technique on a specially designed fretted 7-string bass.
Jeff’s technique has led him to join the technical death metal band Brain Drill, followed by his own project, Reciprocal. Earlier in 2012, Jeff was asked to join one of the most legendary metal bands on the planet, Six Feet Under. Six Feet Under is a metal institution and Jeff’s approach to the bass in that band has been thrilling fans on their recent US tour.
Jeff spoke with Warwick about his playing, his career in the death metal scene and using Warwick basses.
1) When did you start playing bass and why did you choose it?
I started playing bass when I was 13 and played the guitar first, but became more drawn to the bass after hearing Cliff Burton’s solos with Metallica. My fingers also were a little too large for that small guitar neck.
2) Who are your biggest influences?
My biggest influences are Cliff Burton and Stuart Hamm, Stu really influenced my tapping style more than anyone. Other big influences would be Steve Harris, Geddy Lee and Alex Webster of Cannibal Corpse.
3) What do you think about the evolution of the bass guitar from basically playing 8thnotes along with the guitar to coming to the forefront? Do you think Metal’s rise in popularity in recent years has played a role? Well, I think that metal has a lot to do with the evolution of bass coming to the forefront, and even though I am not a big fan of Primus, Les Claypool definitely raised the bar of what people expect of a bassist. As did Alex Webster. I always wanted to basically be like the Cliff Burton of our new death metal generation and push the bounds a little more on what you can do.
4) How and why did you develop the two hand tapping technique?
I developed my two hand technique actually while I was having a drink on my patio in Boulder Creek and it just came to me that with a 7 string bass you could seamlessly go up and down with all flat 5ths. Then I picked up the bass and started practicing it.
 5) What are you most proud of in your music career so far?
My most proud moment was when Chris Barnes (who I never met before) called me up and asked me to join six feet under, it was like all the hard work actually paid off.
6) How does playing with Six Feet Under differ from your work in Brain Drill and Reciprocal?
The difference between Six Feet Under and my other bands reciprocal would obviously be the focus of technicality and speed for Reciprocal and the more groove-oriented riffs in SFU. It’s great to jam with those SFU guys and really lock in a groove that feels great and we still have lots of fast stuff!
7) How did you find out about Warwick? What do you like about Warwick and what are the advantages compared to other basses you’ve played in the past?
I have been playing Warwicks for about 13years, my amazing wife actually bought me a 6 string Warwick Corvette for our wedding! The advantage that a Warwick has over other basses is the great tone first of all, but the feeling compared to my previous basses with 7 strings that I have been playing for years. It was amazing, so much smoother and more comfortable. I have always felt they were the top of the line and am so excited to have such a great one.
To hear some of Jeff’s incredible playing please visit:
http://www.facebook.com/sixfeetunder
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Reciprocal/165719414150
http://www.facebook.com/jeff.hughell
http://www.myspace.com/jeffhughellmusic Jeff Plays:
Streamer LX 7-String Custom |
| Outro |
| As you can see, we’ve got a lot to do here at Warwick's headquarters. We hope you all can join us for our 30th anniversary in September! We’ll provide more information and details in our next issue!
I hope you enjoyed reading. Wish you all the best – we’ll be seeing you! |
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