'82 Exploiter Bass with a slight twist in the neck.

[mokuluas]

Hello All!

I picked up a very nice 1982 Exploiter bass with the Distillate package, which I quite like. The treble boost/cut switch is very handy. Unfortunately, the neck has a slight twist, clockwise (looking down the neck from the body end) resulting in no relief on the G string, and a slight to moderate bow on the E string side. I find that if I keep the right truss rod nut snug, but put about two threads on the E left truss rod (maybe two full turns?) it get's the E side pretty close to flat. It's perfectly playable without any buzz or serious issues with action on the E side. My question is, will this difference in tension between the two rods result in a possible worsening of the twist on down the line? Logic dictates that, if anything, it'll help straighten the twist, but I thought I'd check with the community and see if anyone has had any experience with a similar situation.

Thanks!

Kitt

[adriaan]

Hi Kitt, welcome to the Club. Latin for Deadheads is a new subject I think. 


A little adjustment never hurts, especially if it makes the neck more even.

[mokuluas]

Hey Adriaan!

Thank you for the warm welcome, and movin' my post to the proper place! I wasn't sure where to stick it so I went for the biggest target.

I figure I've not split the wood yet, and it's only a few revolutions on the truss rod, but I'm new to dual truss rods.

K

[edwardofhuncote]

Since it's a 1982, I'm going to guess it's done all the twisting it's likely to do. If you've been able to correct it by torqueing (?) one rod, I say lucky you; keep an eye on it for movement but otherwise, roll with it. 

[hammer]

If further adjustments need to be made try using quarter turns and then allowing the neck to adapt for a few days before doing anything more. What I've found is that if I don't adjust in small increments and allow for time to adapt, I end up over-adjusting and then have to reverse myself.

[lbpesq]

I adjust 1/8 - 1/4 turn only at a time and then wait 24 hours and reassess.

Bill, tgo

[mokuluas]

Thanks for the advice!

I've backed off the 'rod a nudge and am letting it rest for a few days in between adjustments.

K