peanutmans Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Hi Guys my bass truss rod adjuster cover has a thredded screw (2nd hand bass) and want ed to see if any one had any advice to remove this is the type of cover and it is the top that is thredded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubrad Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Do you mean the head is stripped, so the screwdriver can't grab anything? If so, the best way for me is to use a junior hacksaw blade.. hammer the wavy edge flat , and cut a straight slot across the head. Then you can use a small flat screwdriver to get the screw moving. If this all sounds confusing, get a mate who's into DIY or car fixing. . They should be able to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanutmans Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 Ah thats a good idea I will try that. Why do you suggest removing the teeth of the hacksaw ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hubrad Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Not removing the teeth , but straightening the wavy edge. When you look at the blade you'll see what I mean. Makes it much more controllable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anDy LAKIN Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 another method might be to remove the tuners and try to spin the the trus rod cover underneath the screw pulling it up to grip into the bottom of screw as that might help undo it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 [quote name='anDy LAKIN' timestamp='1437244381' post='2824669'] another method might be to remove the tuners and try to spin the the trus rod cover underneath the screw pulling it up to grip into the bottom of screw as that might help undo it [/quote] Doesn't that give you a high chance of breaking the cover? Also, there's only a small chance of this working as the bottom edge of the cover will be tight against the nut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anDy LAKIN Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1437285903' post='2824783'] Doesn't that give you a high chance of breaking the cover? Also, there's only a small chance of this working as the bottom edge of the cover will be tight against the nut. [/quote] yes you do need to be careful and may not work at all and it could be too tight against the nut however replacing the cover is easier if it does snap than repairing the gouge marks in the head if you slip with the hacksaw blade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 [quote name='anDy LAKIN' timestamp='1437300762' post='2824894'] yes you do need to be careful and may not work at all and it could be too tight against the nut however replacing the cover is easier if it does snap than repairing the gouge marks in the head if you slip with the hacksaw blade [/quote] I guess also, if you remove the cover from the screw then you have more of the screw available to you to be able to get a pair of pliers on the head and unscrew it that way. (Whilst protecting the headstock with masking tape of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anDy LAKIN Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1437304057' post='2824927'] I guess also, if you remove the cover from the screw then you have more of the screw available to you to be able to get a pair of pliers on the head and unscrew it that way. (Whilst protecting the headstock with masking tape of course) [/quote] yep good thinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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