New truss rod nut needed... Can anyone help me?

[StevieD_FenderP2009]

I'm a dick head... Really I am...

I've just taken delivery of a 1987 Fender American P Bass, only problem with it was that the neck was bowed, so when I just tried to adjust the truss rod, I found it was maxed, the allen key slipped and has basically stripped the thread. Ouch...

Can someone tell me what I'll need to do? I haven't got much money left (obviously...) so I need a cheap solution. Pleeease help?

[Jean-Luc Pickguard]

The one you need should be here probably the 099-4943-000 or 004-8688-000
[url="http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/bass_trussnuts.htm"]http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/bass_trussnuts.htm[/url]

You may be able to order the part from your local Fender dealer or someone like [url="http://www.allparts.uk.com/"]allparts uk[/url]

[StevieD_FenderP2009]

cheers dude, and how will i know if it's completely undone and ready to come out because it feels quite tightly in the truss rod hole

[dave_bass5]

If its a standard 3/16, adjusted at the body type of nut i have a spare one your welcome to (assuming i can remember where i put them).

When i got my HW-one a few months ago the nut felt kind of like it was going to stop gripping the Allen key soon so i got Fender to Send me a new one.

They actually sent two and so far ive not needed them but im keeping one, just in case.

PM me your address if you want it.

Edited December 10, 2010 by dave_bass5