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Repair options for broken truss rod on Rickenbacker 4003 bass?
Customer stated he snapped the end off the truss rod trying to adjust. Action was too high. I have not seen the bass yet. As I remember (haven’t worked on one in decades) it has 2 rods inserted through the body end of the neck. There is a nut at that end. I don’t think re tapping the threads is an option as it would shorten the rod too much? Anyone ever performed this repair or have any ideas? Thanks
Jack Carey
Guitarworks of North Jersey
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1 Reply
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This could be a double action rod. If so, there is a small chance you can pull the rod out through the adjustment pocket and replace. If not, there may be nothing for it but to pull the board to replace.
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