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4003 Trussrod nut sheared off!
Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 6:56 am
by geddeeee
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?
Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 7:03 am
by jwr2
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 ...
Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 7:11 am
by geddeeee
Where would I get a replacement rod in the UK? Any ideas?
Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 7:30 am
by ajish4
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.
Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 7:32 am
by rickfan60
Is it body or headstock end adjuster?
Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 7:32 am
by geddeeee
Thanks Tony. I've got a gig on 27th May. Need my baby up and running.... soon!
Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 7:40 am
by ajish4
Your welcome Mark!
Sorry to hear about your misfortune.
You could also use the w
www.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!
Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 7:43 am
by geddeeee
Ted its a 2004 4003, so it's headstock end adjuster.
Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 9:35 am
by rickfan60
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.
Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 10:04 am
by geddeeee
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?
Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 11:34 am
by jwr2
I might have one extra one around ...
Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 11:44 am
by rickfan60
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.
Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 11:53 am
by j_gary
Gentlemen, you make me proud to lurk about these pages, well done!
Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 11:58 am
by geddeeee
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.
Posted: Thu May 04, 2006 4:46 am
by geddeeee
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!!!!