4003 Trussrod nut sheared off!

jmh · Post by **jmh** » Thu May 18, 2006 10:55 am

Sounds good to me, Ted.

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Thu May 18, 2006 11:08 am

I am looking forward to the good news Mark.

geddeeee · Post by **geddeeee** » Thu May 18, 2006 11:08 am

Well that's it. My Rick is back to it's best, in fact even better than when I bought it. I've had no problems with the neck. And it is flat as a pancake. The action seems to be a lot lower too.
That was the worst 2 weeks of my life. These new rods are spot on and adjustments are a breeze.
A big thank you to Ted Staberow, Mark Arnquist, Jeff Rath and all the other people who showed interest and at times a soothing voice in the midst of all my problems.
This forum is a superb place to swap stories, problems and fixes. Long may it continue....
CHEERS!!!!!

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Thu May 18, 2006 11:11 am

Cheers to you for hanging in there!

jmh · Post by **jmh** » Thu May 18, 2006 11:46 am

That's great Mark! I am in the same position as you are, expecting my bass back far better than when I bought it too. We're fortunate to have such good support and talented caring people here.

geddeeee · Post by **geddeeee** » Thu May 18, 2006 12:25 pm

Hi Jack and Ted. Thanks. I've been playing my Rick non stop, getting my eye back in so to speak!

Jack, I'm sure your bass will come back refreshed and better than ever. I didn't realise truss rods could have such an effect on Ricks. The excessive masking tape didn't help either. Smacked wrist, RIC!!!

Cheers back at you, Ted. Thanks for all your advice and e-mails. Certainly helped.

It's great to back in the saddle. Got a practice tomorrow. I know our guitarist and drummer will be happy to have the Monty back. Our sound has definitely missed the extra oomph!!
Thanks again to everyone. Best wishes to all of ya...

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Thu May 18, 2006 3:47 pm

Thats just great, Mark! Just think how much you will save in the future on string changes and setups!

Congrats for sticking with it. In the depths of your dispair (hmmm, sounds like a song) you were ready to sell that tonal beast!

geddeeee · Post by **geddeeee** » Thu May 18, 2006 4:46 pm

Wasn't I? Now it's up and working, how could I sell it. Me and the Beast have made a connection emotionally and tonally. I'm glad everything is Montezuma Brown coloured in my household.
How can a lump of wood and metal get under your skin so much? I see now why this forum was set up. Full of raging Rick addicts getting their fix.
Power and peace to all of you!!!!

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Thu May 18, 2006 4:49 pm

Amen.

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Thu May 18, 2006 5:08 pm

"How can a lump of wood and metal get under your skin so much?"

Easy when it looks, sounds, feels, and connects to the soul like a Rick!!

geddeeee · Post by **geddeeee** » Thu May 18, 2006 5:31 pm

'Ain't dat the truth!

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Fri May 19, 2006 4:50 am

No substitute!
Glad to see she's back in action.

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Fri May 19, 2006 8:22 pm

Mark, you certainly have earned my admiration for your perseverance! Rock on!

geddeeee · Post by **geddeeee** » Sat May 20, 2006 5:24 am

Thanks Gary.

Had a practice with my band last night and the Rick sounded awesome. It was so good to play it LOUD!
The guitarist and drummer mentioned that we had our sound back. Smiles all round. The bass guitar is definitely the heartbeat and centre of any band.
Everything is fine and the patient is all better.

Big thumbs up to everyone....

j_gary · Post by **j_gary** » Sat May 20, 2006 5:45 am

Glad to hear it Mark. My heart went out to you as I read your harrowing adventure.

It's a real pisser when something bad happens to your favorite bass. It's very difficult to look forward and wait for a solution as you did.

Couple times there I thought you were going to set her on fire! Well done!