Replacment necks

jcburn

jcburn

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Hello everyone. I realise this topic has been covered a little but I am new to this forum and need some advice.
I have just purchased a second hand Streamer LX. Got it for a great price but since receiving yesterday have attempted to adjust the truss rod and it seems to have a few issues.
1. When I insert the truss rod tool the hole must be stripped as the tool nearly gets no purchase, spinning in the hole without turning the truss rod.
2. Even if I use a little force and get some purchase the truss rod seems almost locked solid. It wont turn far either way and definitey not smoothly.
What am I to do. The bass doesn't play as I would like but it is a beautiful instrument and I did get a good deal. I really wanna keep it.
I think the neck may also have some small issues. Looking down the treble side the neck is nearly straight but looking down the bass side there is a noticeable relief bow.
Should I look into contacting Warwick for a replacement neck or try and get a luthier to look at it. There are very few where I live and the good ones are very expensive.
Also can anyone with experience in this matter give me an idea on the cost of replacing the neck?
Many thanks in advance for any help.
Jake.
 

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Nice bass. congrats. I guess you could try checking out a luthier and then they will let you know if the truss rod needs replacement or not. then talk to Dominant Music there in Australia to see about a new truss rod or neck depending on what the issue is.

Welcome to the forum man. :wink:
 
Thanks for the reply man - bit disappointing but it does sound like I have a problem eh? I did get the bass for a steal but no problems were really disclosed by the seller (Ebay auction). Im not gonna worry about sending it back.
Also thanks for the heads up on the distributor - I wasn't aware of who to deal with for Warwick stuff.
I guess if anyone still has any experience with replacing necks I would love to know the process and any costs involved.
Post away!
 
Hey mate,you could email Dominant music in melbourne & they might be able to help you with a replacement rod if your luthier needs it.
[email protected]
Good luck.
 
Gorgeous bass!

Good luck with the repair!

The guys are right - Dominant, the Australian distributor will be able to help you out with good advice.

;)
 
Cool thanks guys thats great advice. Only joined this forum this morning. Owned a few Warwicks in the past but never a Streamer, and it's that good that I am happy to get it cheap and go for a fix.
I think I will get in touch with dominant and go from there.
If I think about it I will post a response once dealt with.
 
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