truss rod issue help!

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seungkoo

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Well I just bought a new streamer stage II last week. I can return it for a refund but within couple more days only.

Now heres the issue. The bass arrived. One of the lightest ss2's I have ever owned in my life. It comes in a 8lbs and 12oz.

I dont want to get rid of this but heres the issue. The bass came with a bit of relief on the neck. I have a very soft touch and play with very low action and almost flat fretboard.

I cannot get the fretboard to the desired specs without maxing out the truss rod. It literally takes about 2-3 full turns clockwise with the strings off the instrument. And once its there it gets real hard and clanky.

I put the strings back on to play it. Action is great now btw. But knowing the truss is maxed and theres still a good amount of relief to the naked eye. When I bend the neck back you can hear the truss rod inside clanking and popping. Like it wants to break anytime soon.

Is this normal? or am I destined to keep going for the search?
 
Are you cranking the full 2-3 turns all at once? If so, back it out a bit then crank a 1/4 to 1/2 turn, let it sit for at least a half hour or so, then repeat.

Big adjustments to the relief seem to take a bit of time to 'settle in'. Like you, I like my fretboard flat and make any adjustments to the action via the bridge and nut. My first Thumb Bass looked like a bow (prior owner was a double bass player), and it took days for me to get it set up where I wanted it.
 
Yes, there is a creep action that takes time to enact and give full change to the wood. You shouldn't change it that fast. I've heard of a shim you can put in the rod to give it more. Maybe someone more knowledgeable can chime in on that one.
 
Please tell me you didn't crank it 2-3 turns at once - that's not a good idea, unless the truss rod is loose, and right in between the loosening and tightening stage (dual action truss rod). If it was loose, and you were just taking up the slack without feeling any resistance, that's fine - then just do 1/4-1/2(max) turns a day until the relief is where you want it.

;)
 
Even with a light touch, the B and E string have a pretty large vibration (amplitude)
YouTube - Slow Motion : Bass String

A perfect straight fingerboard is not following the string's vibration, and results in buzz at first positions. Anyway, my forum friends are right, you should try to do it in small steps, or a better Idea is to ask a professional. 2- 3 full turns seems to be a lot...
 
ridgebackdk said:
page 16 on the warwick manual explains a lot,not in great detail but in simple to understand terms
Click to expand...



Thanks for the PDF Warwick Manual attachment! I saved it for easy reference when I need it. ;)
 
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