'86 Ric 330 advice

[danoadam]

I just bought this beautiful '86 330 from an online dealer. I really like it except for one issue, the neck is too straight! The action is slightly buzzy. I went to adjust the truss rods except they're already totally loose/un-engaged. The neck is dead straight as is. I did the relief test by fretting the 1st and last fret and the string is resting on the frets. I could raise the bridge a bit, but then I lose the low action I like. I'm also concerned that in the future the neck might become back-bowed. What do you guys think? I have a short span of time that I can return the guitar.

[manta]

I'd firm up the truss rods first. They are not supposed to be loose. If you can't tighten 'em up so they are at least not rattling around, return it.

[danoadam]

They're not rattling around or anything, just not engaged.

[kennyhowes]

What gauge of string is on it?

[Ric5150]

If the seller had it stored for a long time with the strings slacked, it may just take time for the neck to settle back in. Not sure what you have for a return time, so I wouldn't wait too long for it to settle in.

[danoadam]

I just discovered that 2 of the pots are from '84 and the other 3 are from '76. Is it possible that these are all original to the guitar? Did Ric install leftover pots from earlier years?