Truss rod lubrication

[Roscoe6101]

Hi All
Is there a technique for lubricating the tuss rod on a LG3005.
I am finding minor adjustments increasingly difficult and I think the hex socket is starting to burr

[Gard]

Bear with me until Monday, I'll check with the guys in the shop and see if they have any recommendations.

[LightGroove]

I would check and make sure you have the correct allen wrench for starters...some are made specifically for their respective basses..I wonder if the end of the nut is actually stripped. If so they are rather easy to replace.

[Roscoe6101]

Hi LightGroove. I purchasd my Roscoe new and the allan wrench is the one which came with the bass. The allan key is starting to feel a little sloppy when inserted in the nut and because of how tight the truss rod movement has become, I am concerned I am going to strip it.

[Gard]

How old is your bass??? We may need to get it here to resolve the issue, but "lubricating" it is not an answer, it either will work or it won't.

Has the nut ever been off the rod?

[LightGroove]

Yep... sloppy sounds like it may be stripping some..I encountered this....but out of curiosity is the nut maxed out? Ie...all relief taken out? Is it tough to give it relief as well?

Id have the boys take a look at it if possible..

[Gard]

^exactly.

The trussrod nut is DESIGNED to fail before it damages the threads on the trussrod. It may be an issue of the nut being cross threaded, or something along those lines.

The only sure way to address it is to have us take a look here...much as I'd rather have a quick and easy answer for you...

[CrashClint]

Originally Posted by Gard

Has the nut ever been off the rod?

No, they are connected really well.

[ubone]

Originally Posted by CrashClint

No, they are connected really well.

AHHH.... Finally.. This thread is so deserving of the usual Roscoe Head derailment..

[Ryan L.]

The Roscoe Guitars and Rocket Music forums---the only forums on TB where thread derailment is expected, not frowned upon.

[Gard]

Originally Posted by Ryan L.

The Roscoe Guitars and Rocket Music forums---the only forums on TB where thread derailment is expected, not frowned upon.

...expected? Hardly. DEMANDED might be more accurate/appropriate.

[Ryan L.]

True.

[ubone]

The funniest derailment ever?? Has got to be Nut Slut...

[Roscoe6101]

Thanks for the responses

My LG3005 (6101) was completed on 8 December 2009 and I purchased it on 30 August 2010.

Unfortunately I live in Australia so it is not practical to get it back to the factory.

The nut has never been off and I only make minor adjustments (1/4 turn either way) to suit the weather and changes in string gauge. When new, I was able to make 1/2 turns without and problem.

[Gard]

Originally Posted by Roscoe6101

Thanks for the responses

My LG3005 (6101) was completed on 8 December 2009 and I purchased it on 30 August 2010.

Unfortunately I live in Australia so it is not practical to get it back to the factory.

The nut has never been off and I only make minor adjustments (1/4 turn either way) to suit the weather and changes in string gauge. When new, I was able to make 1/2 turns without and problem.

OK, that does indeed complicate the issue.

Here's what I would suggest: we will mail you a replacement nut (please e-mail your address to me here: info@roscoeguitars.com).

Replacing the nut isn't a major issue, but it WILL require you removing the neck from the body. If you are comfortable with this, you can do it at home in about 10 minutes, start to finish - if you're NOT, please take it to a repairman and have him to this.

It's pretty simple: remove strings, remove the 4 bolts that hold the neck on, unscrew the nut from the trussrod completely and remove it, CAREFULLY thread the new nut on the trussrod until it's "snug", but not tight, reinstall the neck, string the bass up & bring the strings up to pitch, then set the bass up as you would normally.

I wish we could do it for you, but as you're in Australia, that would definitely be an EXPENSIVE proposition. :-\

[CrashClint]

If if were my bass and it was enduring extreme humidity conditions, I would use just the smallest amount of Never-Seez Regular Grade on the threads. Never-Seez doesn't dry out and it will not drip onto your finish. I spent 20 years in Industrial Maintenance and have used the products from Pharmaceutical to Nuclear applications and it works great.

[CactusmanDoug]

Originally Posted by CrashClint

I spent 20 years in Industrial Maintenance and have used the products from Pharmaceutical to Nuclear applications and it works great.

...I knew there was a logical explanation.

[CrashClint]

Originally Posted by CactusmanDoug

...I knew there was a logical explanation.

I rubbed my butt on your bass.

[Roscoe6101]

Thanks Gard, I will email you

Thanks CrashClint. I do live in an area subject to high humidity part of the year, so the Never-Seez is helpful advice.