TimR Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I received a mail yesterday from Warwick. I though it might be of some interest to you guys especially as it talks about the advances in construction that they are using. Warwick are German so forgive some of the english. Dear TimR, 2011 is over, and even if it was a difficult year, we managed to create even better instruments. Here are some things we made in 2011: All the Warwick basses have already since 3 months (but we did not announce it officially and you probably even did not noticed it) illuminated fluorescent dots - Glow-in-the-dark side dots. Since september, all Warwick basses now come with an improved method for pickup mounting.all Warwick bass models that are manufactured in the Markneukirchen factory utilize the "non plus ultra" version with threaded brass screw anchors along fitting drill holes that warrant a perfect pickup mount. We bought one year ago a unique CNC machine for our necks, it took us one year to make the program of all the neck versions. Due to this new CNC, we developped a Unique : "Invisible Fret Technology" IFT T this allows for guitar frets to be laid without compromising its structural integrity. As a result, IFTT creates better neck stabilization and avoids the dreaded "fret poke" which sometimes occurs when fret slots are cut through a fret board and frets are installed in the traditional manner. IFTT also allows for the fretboard to be sanded to the correct radius and the actual fret to be crowned to a perfect profile. Ultimately, IFTT allows for the best neck and fret possible with a straight and stable, a perfectly fit, smooth fret. An overall better feel for better playing. Finally we invested and built a complete new UV laquering room which give our customers the best, the strongest and the finest laquering technology. "The New Ultra-Thin natural UV Laquering, Water based Technology" There have been great advances in the field of lacquering over the past few years. Framus & Warwick's own intensive in-house research has paid off. The results are unique, ultra-thin coatings, which provide qualities similar to the legendary nitrocellulose lacquers while not being as unhealthy and ecologically harmful. These finishes are second to none visually. During our research process, extraordinary know-how and dedication has led to constant innovative improvements. Stress tests have shown that our state-of-the-art lacquers even exceed the resistivity standards set by the automobile industry. All instruments are finished with a water-based UV lacquer which is as scratch resistant as any acrylic lacquer due to its nano particles. The nano-lacquer contains only 10- 40% toxic solvents as compared with 80-90% of usual lacquers. The lacquer dries within 30 seconds in a specially designed UV chamber in a near 100% nitrogen atmosphere. They say the best bass in the world is the one that has a gig every night. We wish you many gigs with your Warwick bass, and a 2012 with good health and prosperity :-) Don't forget, in 2012 we are celebrating the 30th anniversary!!! Feel the groove internally within your own creativity. - fingertalkin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcadmus Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Nice to see someone investing in improving their products, particularly in this economy. "Tours widely in the southwestern tip of Kentucky" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Yep I received that email also. I like the idea of the illuminated side dots. Yes it is nice that Warwick is investing in their company. Maybe that is why there seems to be a bigger media push by them. Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cthulhu Fhtagn Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Not a big Warwick fan (did want a Thumb for quite some time, though). Nice to get emails or newsletters from time to time that let the end user know what's going on. Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Dunno what "fret poke" is. But the part after that sounds like a plek machine. No. Don't do it. "Fret Poke" is NOT a good name for a band. Speaking of which...My wife and I were watching the news and the fella on TV said, "Hmmm...that's a good name for a band". My wife poked me in the ribs and said, "Ha! He beat you to it!" Things are just the way they are, and they're only going to get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I wonder what kind of glow-in-the-dark paint they are using. If anyone can tell me, I'll paint a few of my basses. I often play in situations where the only light in my vicinity is a music stand light. I can't see my bass at all and of course the audience can't see me. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumpelstiltskin. Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 my company has a large german office, so i'm fluent in deutschlish. because i like people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 my company has a large german office, so i'm fluent in deutschlish. I can tell when my mother has been back to the homeland for too long when she her verbs in the wrong place puts. Things are just the way they are, and they're only going to get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcadmus Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 No. Don't do it. "Fret Poke" is NOT a good name for a band. https://forums.musicplayer.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/2371057#Post2371057 Sorry man -- you know I had to do it. You practically dared us. "Tours widely in the southwestern tip of Kentucky" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 my company has a large german office, so i'm fluent in deutschlish. I can tell when my mother has been back to the homeland for too long when she her verbs in the wrong place puts. Your mom is related to Yoda? Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I wonder what kind of glow-in-the-dark paint they are using. I'll bet it's buttons of glow in the dark material instead of paint. And i can't for the life of me figure out why it's taken such a long time for manufacturers to incorporate such a cheap yet totally functional modification as standard. Things are just the way they are, and they're only going to get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Related to Yoda she is, I think. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b5pilot Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Related to Yoda she is, I think. Lydian mode? The only mode I know has the words "pie ala" in front of it. http://www.myspace.com/theeldoradosband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard W Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Glowing Dots sound cool (and good band name too). And completely OT, but who remembers Dippin' Dots, "the future of ice cream?" I think they just went out of business. "Everyone wants to change the world, but no one thinks of changing themselves." Leo Tolstoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Related to Yoda she is, I think. Well, she I guess she is starting to look like Yoda. But no, The Force is not with her. Things are just the way they are, and they're only going to get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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