FarquariousFjord

Thanks. I have the bridge cover, but can live without it if it means I can get this bass into shape. I'll check the spacing.

I'm thinking maybe I should just pop a new bridge on it.

I can loosen and tighten as far as the attached photos, either way the bass is sharp at the 12th fret. E is reading as halfway to F. I want to try going farther, but the screws get to close to the strings and it becomes unplayable.

Next stop the saddle, which is also a bit different from what I'm familiar with. There are two screws that raise / lower the saddle and two that move it closer or further away from the neck. In regards to raising / lowering the saddle, can those screws be removed entirely so that the saddle sits directly on the body? With the screws removed the distance between the frets and strings is 1mm at the first fret and 3mm at the 12th fret. Whereas with the screws set at their lowest position (without being so loose they might fall out) the 12th fret is 4mm from the string. Adjusting the other screws is limited as the length of the screws are such that they touch the strings if I try to move the saddle away from the neck. At the farthest setting I can manage (without the strings hitting the screws when played), I'm still coming up quite sharp. I figure I'm either doing something very wrong or maybe these aren't the original screws? I'm thinking about shortening these screws, but figured I should ask here first in case I'm the issue not the screw. Your expertise and advice is welcomed. Don't be shy to call me a dafty if I'm going about this all wrong. Thanks again.

Thanks, this was really helpful 👍

Ahoy folks, I picked up an old short scale bass, but it needs a bit of work. I figured I best start with the neck as the action is ridiculously uneven, but I'm unfamiliar with the type of truss rod it has (I've attached a photo). Anyone know what kind of tool I'd need to adjust it? Thanks in advance. The brand/model is RAVER and it says Made in Japan, but those are the only details I can confirm. I was told that it's from the 70s.