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08-16-2009, 07:10 PM
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I have the 5 string version of this: http://www.trabenbass.com/neo_limited.html
recently the screws holding that giant bridge have started to rust!
why would they put screws that could rust on a bass that will have sweat running down it? Anybody have any Ideas on how to remove the rust and then prevent the screws from further damage? |
08-16-2009, 07:12 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Carolina | | Swap those bad boys out! 
Take a look at your nearest hardware store, and maybe take a few screws from the bridge.
Get some shiny new Stainless steel screws that fit.
You'll be set!
Good luck. 
Thanks.
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08-16-2009, 07:16 PM
| | | | yeah but that is kind of ****ed up of TRABEN |
08-16-2009, 07:18 PM
| | | | What do you expect from a budget bass? |
08-16-2009, 07:19 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Carolina | | | Hey people, come on..
I think that the best thing to do is just to go to a hardware store/whatnot and get some replacements...
Thanks.
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08-16-2009, 07:24 PM
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Dean Street Team | | Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: L.J. Kentucky | | | A "budget bass"? i thought that thing was like $700??
If so thats a crazy high budget. Atleast for me anyway.
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08-16-2009, 10:24 PM
| | | | yeah they are awesome basses great tone machines dont call them "budget". they should be sold for more. Sure kicks any Squiers ASS! |
08-16-2009, 10:29 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: City of Angels, Hell on Earth | | | Try checking out stainless steel screws, they don't rust. |
08-16-2009, 10:32 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tifton,Georgia | | | Yea, screws on my squire arent rusted, so theres no reason why these are. Thats pretty crappy man.
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08-17-2009, 03:18 AM
|  | Chronic Pain Endorsed By Fentanyl/Oxycodone/Valium | | Join Date: May 2001 Location: Evansville, IN | | | Not to be insulting, but there is the possibility that it could be you. I've ready *numerous* stores in the Strings forum about people that have extremely acidic sweat and can "kill" a set of new strings in a matter of days. I've also heard the same happening to pickup, control, and various other screws. I'm simply saying I highly doubt it was Traben's "fault" (how, and why, would they source out a supply of "Easily Rusting Screws"?)
As for a fix, replacement Stainless Steel screws would be very resistant to rusting, but for peace-of-mind I'd pick up a bottle of clear nail polish and brush on a layer to the head of the screw - this will help minimize any moisture from reaching the metal and starting the rusting process again. |
08-17-2009, 04:19 AM
|  | I make metal look good. | | Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Baxley, GA | | | Traben has some funny looking basses though. I love their feel and sound, but I'm too embarrassed to be caught playing one, even in the store...
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08-17-2009, 04:49 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lafitte, LA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by tool_fan420 yeah they are awesome basses great tone machines dont call them "budget". they should be sold for more. Sure kicks any Squiers ASS! | Oh, thats cool. At least my Squier's screws don't rust. |
08-17-2009, 01:51 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Montreal, Quebec | | | how the hell do you manage to sweat on the bridge..
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08-17-2009, 02:04 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tifton,Georgia | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Hazak how the hell do you manage to sweat on the bridge.. | Palm muting or resting your arm across it
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08-17-2009, 02:05 PM
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Dean Street Team | | Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: L.J. Kentucky | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Hazak how the hell do you manage to sweat on the bridge.. |
Indeed, how could that happen?
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08-17-2009, 02:50 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado | | | People's sweat can be somewhat different from person to person - and some perspiration is harder on fabrics and metals than others.
Stainless steel screws will fix the problem. If that's the biggest problem you ever have with a bass, you'll be a lucky guy.
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08-18-2009, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Jimmy Bones Traben has some funny looking basses though. I love their feel and sound, but I'm too embarrassed to be caught playing one, even in the store... | Check out the Traben CHAOS series. The bridge is still big but it looks more contemporary. 
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08-18-2009, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Hazak how the hell do you manage to sweat on the bridge.. | If you have seen the Traben Neo's you would know that the bridge is huge takin up about 30-40% of the basses front.  |
08-18-2009, 10:02 AM
|  | Real Basses Have 5 Strings! | | Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado | | Quote:
Originally Posted by tool_fan420 I have the 5 string version of this: http://www.trabenbass.com/neo_limited.html
recently the screws holding that giant bridge have started to rust!
why would they put screws that could rust on a bass that will have sweat running down it? Anybody have any Ideas on how to remove the rust and then prevent the screws from further damage? |
You are so lucky! now if you chip the finish and get it to yellow you will have a vaulable road worn Bass!  |
08-18-2009, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Ric5 You are so lucky! now if you chip the finish and get it to yellow you will have a vaulable road worn Bass! | lol yeah but i want it to look nice. I didnt pay $3000 for the jaco worn p bass lol. and i would never do that! | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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