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No reply, huh? I guess I'm the only one. Mark, would you email me about getting this guitar repaired? Leave a phone # and we'll talk, if you prefer.

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-Steve Ryerson-

Mark, et al,

After replacing the truss rod in my '97 4003, I find tightening the rods is causing the fingerboard to seperate from the neck.

I've spent all the money on it I care to, and would now like to sell it to you (or anyone else) to repair and re-sell at a profit.

Make a fair offer ...

Mr Hall,

I never would have thought to place the washers at that end of the rod!

Please explain why you say the problem is probably at that end of the truss rod, and advise what washers to use (part # 06121?).

As you know, I snapped my truss rod some time ago, and will be ordering new parts ...

I love this place; great advice from a Rickenbacker luthier and a personal reply from the CEO!

Mark: Checked the grain on the headstock and neck and it appears to be one piece of wood with the grain running parallel.

John: Personal thanks sent by email.

Mark,

My '97 4003 has needed frequent truss rod adjustments since I bought it (new).

When in adjustment, action is nice and low (Pyrimid flats). In 4 to 6 weeks, however, the action is once again high and another truss rod adjustment is in order. The bridge is as low as it will go.

After ...