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So why did you need to replace it out of interest?

I will say that in theory this is the way to remove an un anchored rod. However it isn't always such a simple affair. The way that rod comes out is like a fairy tale.

Good stuff. A truss rod should never be loose and knocking on the back of the neck is the way to tell if one is. It would be interesting if everyone who reads this has a knock on their neck. Lets see how many loose rods are out there!

Necks can bow over time if they are unstable in the first place. Truss rods dont just break by the way, it would take an awful lot of cocking about to do that. I would suggest getting someone in the uk to have a look at it first maybe just so you know for sure that it isn't a simple fix.

Dont see the point saving a dying venue. We lost the princess charlotte a few years back. One of them things. The best way to save establishments now would be to lift the smoking ban and bring the price of beer down. Mcdonalds will always win!

I assume the band like to add their own stamp on the songs? Maybe throw in that extra note every now and then if that's what they want.

Why have a set neck yet still include the block heel and poor upper fret access? In fact why have those last few frets at all?

Head less bass? So do you just get the head then?

Mint condition! (apart from the missing pickgaurd screw).

[quote name='William Shakespeare' timestamp='1359113199' post='1950010'] Heed this advice, all humbled on your knees Yield not thy neck To fortune's yoke, but let thy truss rod Still ride in triumph over all mischance [/quote] Always listen to the prose people!

[quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1359059928' post='1949342'] Without wishing to state the obvious that neck is screwed. Hopefully MM will sort you out with a new one. Its really stressful when a neck goes rogue. I owned a Jaydee Supernatural in the 80's that developed a terminal back bow that ruined the instrument. It was literally akin to Robin Hood's weapon of choice. This was found to be down to a rotten batch of Mahogany that JD had acquired. More recently I owned a Lakland that developed a large crack in the neck...it suddenly appeared and was growing every day. Credit where credit is due Lakland shipped me a new neck within days and paid for renowned Luthier Jimmy Moon to fit it and set my bass up with new strings at the same time. Lakland = awesome company. [/quote]There you go. It can happen to anybody. Not the end of the world in most cases and I'm glad they seem to be taking you seriously.

I guess so.

Indeed this is not something you see every day. Should be sorted no questions asked.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1359050390' post='1949106'] The OPs bass I presume has a bent neck but the pre EB is just because of the misplaced bridge, remeber that it is 30+ years old and not an EBMM product in any way however similar they look. I think it should get a new neck even if its a few years old, I have never seen it before and its not fit for purpose is it so the 12 month warranty is neither here nor there these days, best of luck with it [/quote]Correct. Although I dont see how the age of an instrument has any impact on build quality. A human is just as competent at aligning a bridge as any computer. I dont think anyone is having a go at EB, in fact I'm pretty sure this thread is mostly made up of mm fans. Bridges are aligned badly on a great deal of commercial instruments old and new. You see it all the time.

It isn't the bridge! You can see in the pic what the op is saying. If you watch the line he has drawn along the neck you see that the neck clearly bows in the middle.

Worth watching all of these vids. He shows here just how easy it is to adjust a truss rod. This is a single action traditional style rod but the same applies to dual action rods. [media]http://youtu.be/_cnfeyXy7Wg[/media]

You do need people who are on the same level musically as yourself so people who just sing (generally speaking) can be real trouble.

Ask for a guitar player who can sing. Or do it yourself (singing and bass playing is hard I know). The less people in a band the better (unless it's a big band of course ) so multi instrumentalists are the way to go.

It is very important to know what finish, if any is already on a piece before you start throwing other products at it. If the neck has a natural finish then you can wax it which is slightly more protective and harder than oil. Just laquer the headstock.

The idea of waiting 24 hrs for a neck to settle is not true. Do not be afraid of truss rods. They are there for user adjustments and are the simplest thing in the world to adjust. A neck should move instantly. INSTANTLY! If possible lightly clamp the neck in position with cauls while you put the screws in. You can even drill the holes while it is clamped using the existing holes in the heel as a guide. It can get a little cramped but is the best way if you think ahead and get it right first time.

I must say. I'm not sure he would be the choice for your quest. His shapes are very cool if unorthodox and I'm a big fan. However I think Shuker or maybe RIM would be the best options for a Fenderesque instrument.

He is. Just head over to the affiliates section.