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I’ll see how this works out, although if it gets to replacing the truss rods or even removing them I may defer to an expert.

Since the rods have already bent downward at the ends, they'll do it again...and probably right away. This needs to be dealt with, so they have to come out. Cover the face ...

Thanks, everybody for the suggestions.

I’ll see how this works out, although if it gets to replacing the truss rods or even removing them I may defer to an expert.
As far as the tool goes, I may just look for something with a narrower slot. Right now I’m using the tool Rickenbacker sells and it’s ...

Great, thanks so much. One last question—how would you go about accessing the truss rod nuts when it’s so difficult to get a tool around them? Has anybody encountered such a situation?

Thanks again.

Thank you, that’s good to know.

My guitars are all more modern, so I’ve been doing it a little bit differently. I’ve been patient, and only turn them about 1/4 way each day, but in the future I’ll go about it differently.

Any opinions on recommended nuts?
Or maybe I take this one in for the work?

Hi everybody,

I recently picked up a '77 4001 that I've been putting back together and setting up, and I've encountered a couple issues I would love some feedback on.
This bass came with a BadAss bridge that I already switched out to a '75 tailpiece, and the nut has been replaced with a brass nut ...

Ha. Just realized that I was going crazy waiting for my messages to send when that wasn't even the case.
Glad I found this thread.

Nice job of spotting a new local Rich! :D

Yes, yes, we are always on the lookout for local members to participate in the jams; they're fun. In fact, they've become so popular that we need a larger venue for the next local jam-I'm not kidding!

Ah, the "Turquoise Jam". :lol: :lol: :

"Hey, this jam ...

Tim, I see that you are just recently posting after having joined the RRF last year - so a belated Welcome Aboard to you :D :!:

Tim, since you are in the Los Angeles area, would like to mention that we have semi-frequent get togethers of the local Ric enthusiasts, what is called a Mini Confluence ...

Is this the one you are considering? http://cgi.ebay.com/230483522817?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item35a9e37501

If so, as it is being sold by a UK seller, the prices there are generally higher than in the US.

That is indeed the guitar. I want it big time, but I'm just ...

By the way, that's quite a collection you have there, paologregorio.

Thanks for the responses. That sounds about right to me, and also what I'm willing to pay.
The problem is the this seller wants more than $3,000 for it. It's really nice, but I really don't think it's worth that--especially with the cosmetic flaw (which honestly doesn't bother me but does effect the ...

Definitely a six string. I was looking for a turquoise 330 actually, and saw a 360 WB. I believe that it is a '95.
It has toasters, and it also has a small cosmetic flaw. What do the experts say?

Hi Everybody,

I'm wondering what a fair price is for a 360 WB--I'm sure that certain variables apply, but if anybody could chime in on a ballpark figure, I would really appreciate it.

Thank you.

There was actually a post about this specific guitar a little while ago.
I believe the owner posted it himself.

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=390946

I want to thank everybody for all the advice on the adjustments.

I followed your advice, jingle_jangle, and I actually got most of the buzz out; the only problem is that in order to do so, I had to raise the bridge as high as it would go, so it doesn't play as nicely as I would like. I've gone ...