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Truss rod nut issue on '87 Korean Squire Pbass

Discussion in 'Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]' started by Oren Hudson, Jan 1, 2015.

  1. Jan 1, 2015 #1
    Oren Hudson

    Oren Hudson

    Dec 25, 2007
    Gastonia, NC
    I had put this under the "Bass" section, then realized that it should be here. Anyway, I'm rehabbing a real nice '87 Korean Squire Pbass and discovered that the truss rod nut looks really butchered and I don't see how it can used in it's present condition. The neck doesn't need a lot of adjusting, but does need some to get it where I want it. Does this bass have a removable truss rod nut? If so, any tips on how to go about it? A couple of pics attached. Thanks!


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  2. Jan 1, 2015 #2
    JustForSport

    JustForSport Guest

    Nov 17, 2011
    If it were mine (and not someone else's) I would use a ground-off Easy-Out that fits, slacken the strings while bracing the neck and body to take any tension from the neck off the rod and 'hopefully' back that old rounded-out nut out. Then replace with a new one.
     
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  3. Jan 2, 2015 #3
    Oren Hudson

    Oren Hudson

    Dec 25, 2007
    Gastonia, NC
    Thanks for the tip.
     
  4. Jan 2, 2015 #4
    JustForSport

    JustForSport Guest

    Nov 17, 2011
    there was another thread here recentlv concerning having to remove the plastic collar first to get the nut out.
     
  5. Jan 2, 2015 #5
    Oren Hudson

    Oren Hudson

    Dec 25, 2007
    Gastonia, NC
    I just checked, the collar on this one is metal painted black. Thanks.
     
  6. Jan 4, 2015 #6
    72LML

    72LML

    Dec 25, 2009
    Burnsville, MN
  7. Jan 24, 2019 #7
    onekruss

    onekruss

    Oct 25, 2012
    So this thread is old, but perhaps someone will see my call for help. I got a nice 93 MIK Fender Squier Series Precision, Maui Blue. The nut is stripped. I followed instructions up here to get it off, but I'm having a really hard time finding a replacement. just ordered the allparts bullet 10/32" nut, but it's way bigger diameter than the one that came off and won't go through the hole. I'll attach pics on a tape measure shortly. Thanks in advance for looking out!