Hello fellow bass players, I recently received my dream bass (Thunderbird classic pro-iv in alpine white) as a gift, but I've got a problem. I'm used to an older cheaper bass (maybe i just need to adjust?) that has its strings far away from the neck. The new Thunderbird is very different, but the one thing that's really got me is how darn close the strings are to the board. This wouldn't be a problem if I didn't play so much hardcore punk, but as i do, it is a problem. I tried messing with the saddles as it seemed like my best option, but that helped me little if at all. I heard that most people with this problem have their bass "professionally setup" but i really don't have the money for that (i mean like i REALLY don't have any money so no "go out and buy this 500 dollar tool its cheaper than getting it setup by someone" suggestions please). I went to look at other options and i saw people said that you should loosen the truss rod, however i can't seem to find it on my Thunderbird (if this relates to it, the bass IS all one piece, the neck isn't just bolted on its part of the body). anyway if you guys have any ideas or suggestions PLEASE do comment them because this dream bass is getting on my nerves. Thanks 
sorry about that
