2001 Warwick Corvette Fretless.... Truss rod turns endlessly with no effect.

[ilikebass7]

He Guys. So I just picked upa 2001 german corvette standard fretless. I go to adjust the neck and the truss rod just turns endlessly. I have owned about 20 warwicks and have never had this happen. Any suggestions on how to fix it? The neck is playable but there is a decent upward bow in it and I would like to straighten it out a bit. Thanks

 

[golem]

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This is not good. You need to contact Warwick directly.
You're a veteran Wickster so it's assumed you've gone
way past any possible neutral zone on the dual acting
truss rod, and that you're using a 5mm tool.

Myselves, as another prolific bass acquirer, if that ax
is returnable, I return it and just move on.

 

[Florin]

Do as Golem said... This is NOT an easy fix

 

[boston asphalt2]

If you decide to fix it, it can be done but is not cheap as it requires partially removing the fretboard to get the truss rod out.

 

[Turxile]

If we only still had the old removable rod...
Just thinking... :idea:

 

[golem]

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If we only still had the old removable rod...
Just thinking... :idea:

If only truss rods never failed .....
Just wishing .....

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It's really sooooo ridiculous that basses
whether they cost chump change or very
serious coin, all rely on essentially the
same cheap-ass truss rods. This is also
true of output jacks, but at least those
are easily accessed for replacement.

 

[ilikebass7]

Well shoot guys, Thats no good to hear. I got it for $420 so I don't feel like a complete idiot but just a huge failure
It still plays decently and I have a friend who knows the problem and still is into the bass. Do you think you could just treat the neck and bend it for less relief? I would of course have a luthier do this for me.

 

[Florin]

There is a point where we cannot tell anything without having the bass in our hands. So I guess the best answers you will get from your luthier, that can feel the way your bass reacts.

 

[boston asphalt2]

Well shoot guys, Thats no good to hear. I got it for $420 so I don't feel like a complete idiot but just a huge failure
It still plays decently and I have a friend who knows the problem and still is into the bass. Do you think you could just treat the neck and bend it for less relief? I would of course have a luthier do this for me.

It would be better to fix te main issue: the truss rod. Sure, you could get the neck heat treated and bent back "into place", but what will you do when the neck moves on you again? That's why it's better to deal with the truss rod issue, as that is what you want to use to "set the neck to your liking"