broken trussrod

[RS]

How major/expensive a deal is it to replace a broken trussrod in a bass neck?

Thanks.

[wildhorse]

Unless you've got some type of vintage axe or feel the need to keep it original just buy a new one.

[RS]

Originally Posted by wildhorse

Unless you've got some type of vintage axe or feel the need to keep it original just buy a new one.

Let's suppose this is the case. Opinions?

[Son of Magni]

Removing the fingerboard, replacing the trussrod, replacing the fingerboard, is about a 2 hour job (if you don't run into any problems). Then after the glue dries you need to clean up the glue joint and do a setup, so call it 4 hours total. Plus parts.

[Rocky McDougall]

Does your bass have it's truss rod under the fretboard or is it from the back under the skunk stripe?

[RS]

Under the fretboard.

[Rocky McDougall]

Repairing the under fretboard style is much cheaper than the back access truss rod. I think must luthiers would charge $300 - $450 if there are no complications. It all hinges around the value of your instrument. Can you justify spending that amount?

[RS]

Yes, if I were guarenteed good results and a seemless repair. Have a lead on someone who does excellent work?

[wildhorse]

Originally Posted by RS

Yes, if I were guarenteed good results and a seemless repair. Have a lead on someone who does excellent work?

The Heart of Rock n Roll is in Cleavland. There must be someone there.

[RS]

There are suprising few guitar techs in Cleveland, believe it or not.

[godofthunder59]

Is this a Fender or Gibson style truss rod ? Stew Mac makes a truss rod rescue kit that is the bomb ! I used it on a Gibson G3 that the truss rod snapped off at the nut. Worked like a charm took all of 15 min. only cause I read the directions.