4003 Trussrod nut sheared off!

geddeeee · Post by **geddeeee** » Wed May 03, 2006 6:56 am

One of the trussrods nuts on my 4003 has sheared right off. Help!!! What do I do now. I live in UK. Where can I get it sorted?

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Wed May 03, 2006 7:03 am

replace the rod ... here are some pics of me replacing the rods on a bass ... http://www.3dentourage.com/425/restoration.htm ... the nice part about the design of the 4003 is the rod will fail before you damage the neck ...

geddeeee · Post by **geddeeee** » Wed May 03, 2006 7:11 am

Where would I get a replacement rod in the UK? Any ideas?

ajish4 · Post by **ajish4** » Wed May 03, 2006 7:30 am

Mark:

If you can't find one in the UK, all the US dealers are authorized to sell parts internationally.

Either Chris at the Pick of the Ricks
http://www.pickofthericks.com/cart32_ric_parts_strings_index.htm

http://www.the-music-connection.com/ricpart.htm
or Mike at the Rickenbacker page could help.

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Wed May 03, 2006 7:32 am

Is it body or headstock end adjuster?

geddeeee · Post by **geddeeee** » Wed May 03, 2006 7:32 am

Thanks Tony. I've got a gig on 27th May. Need my baby up and running.... soon!

ajish4 · Post by **ajish4** » Wed May 03, 2006 7:40 am

Your welcome Mark!

Sorry to hear about your misfortune.

You could also use the wwww.rickenbacker.com home site; but I think these guys will ship out faster, IMHO. They are both excellent dealers!

Best of luck for a speedy repair!

geddeeee · Post by **geddeeee** » Wed May 03, 2006 7:43 am

Ted its a 2004 4003, so it's headstock end adjuster.

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Wed May 03, 2006 9:35 am

If you are handy with tools and have access to some 5/32 steel rod, you can make one. I may have one on hand that I could send you.

geddeeee · Post by **geddeeee** » Wed May 03, 2006 10:04 am

That would be very good. No, I'm not particularly great with tools. I can use a screwdriver!
How much money are we talking about?

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Wed May 03, 2006 11:34 am

I might have one extra one around ...

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Wed May 03, 2006 11:44 am

Cheap - buy me a lager some day. The way the forum works we will probably be in the same place at the same time sooner or later.

j_gary · Post by **j_gary** » Wed May 03, 2006 11:53 am

Gentlemen, you make me proud to lurk about these pages, well done!

geddeeee · Post by **geddeeee** » Wed May 03, 2006 11:58 am

Yes definitely. You are both very kind! E-mail me so we can arrange shipment.
Again thank you. This is truly THE best forum/family in the world.

geddeeee · Post by **geddeeee** » Thu May 04, 2006 4:46 am

Right!!! Even more problems with my 4003. I cannot remove the G side trussrod. The E side one came out a breeze. But I've tried for the last 4 hours to try and the remove the bloody thing. I give in.
Anyone want a Monty Brown for spares. I've had enough!!!!