Washburn Bass out of truss rod adjustment: older a force series

[gadget]

I was playing the bass after some time off on I noticed the action was higher and quite a bit of relief. Went to make a truss rod adjustment... none left. It's not broken I'm guessing over tightened over the years.. way to fix?

 

[Turnaround]

Last time I checked a Washburn B8 was a banjo. Unless something is changed I think you need to find a different forum.

 

[SP_EB4L]

Last time I checked a Washburn B8 was a banjo. Unless something is changed I think you need to find a different forum.

I think he mean an Force 8 that was also called Wings series B-8 in 1983.

 

[gadget]

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I think he mean an Force 8 that was also called Wings series B-8 in 1983.
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[gadget]

I was playing the bass after some time off on I noticed the action was higher and quite a bit of relief. Went to make a truss rod adjustment... none left. It's not broken I'm guessing over tightened over the years.. way to fix? It's has a bullet type adjuster and I'm thinking I can put a spacer in there to mover the nut back a bit.

 

[SP_EB4L]

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It's strange! It look like mine but with a different color scheme

Here is the purchase bill from the original owner that confirm the B-8 model:

 

[KeithAlanK]

Yes, a washer or two of the correct size can get you more adjustment range.

I usually recommend moving to the next lighter gauge of strings, too.
You want a neck to be in it's own personal comfort zone.

 

[Zooberwerx]

I was playing the bass after some time off on I noticed the action was higher and quite a bit of relief. Went to make a truss rod adjustment... none left. It's not broken I'm guessing over tightened over the years.. way to fix?

Quick 'n easy: remove truss rod and add 2-3 washers. Replace nut and manually force neck into into a back-bow while re-tightening.

Riis

 

[Paulabass]

A spacer or two will work. Drum lug washers are usually perfect, and the drum guy at your local music store will give you a few.

 

[gadget]

Quick 'n easy: remove truss rod and add 2-3 washers. Replace nut and manually force neck into into a back-bow while re-tightening.

Riis

Thanks, I made a little spacer and plan on dropping in today.. I really like this bass want it back to optimum playing

 

[gadget]

Yes, a washer or two of the correct size can get you more adjustment range.

I usually recommend moving to the next lighter gauge of strings, too.
You want a neck to be in it's own personal comfort zone.

I'm more of a guitar player... what would be good lite gauge without sacrificing bottom... I just started going down a size with my guitars.. I'm not really noticing a tone change.

 

[Paulabass]

If the truss rod is working, but out of threads, the spacers will make it as good as new, and you should be able to use any string you like.

 

[Clifford Lee]

Thanks, I made a little spacer and plan on dropping in today.. I really like this bass want it back to optimum playing

A DIY guide would be great while at it. Thanks.