Hofner Violin Bass 62 reissue truss rod advice needed.

[petetapner1]

Hi guys,

I have recently purchased a lighter gauge string set for my Hofner violin bass.
Having fitted them, I find that a little more relief is needed. Just wanted some advice re the truss rod adjustment.
Is it the usual "tighty righty / loosey lefty" arrangement?

Thanks a lot,
Pete.

[Happy Jack]

Yes, it works exactly the same as any other bass.

If it's a pukka German-made hollow-body (i.e. not a CT or an Icon or similar) then it's worth bearing in mind that it's nowhere near as fragile as it feels - those basses are actually very well-constructed and strong.

I'd recommend adjusting the truss-rod only in 1/8th turns though. The neck on a shortscale tends to move much less than on a longscale. I haven't adjusted the trussrod on my '64 in years.

[Kevin L]

So tightening the truss Rod would put more relief (or underbow) on the neck?  I have the Hofner Contemporary Violin Bass made in China.

[ikay]

12 hours ago, Kevin L said:

So tightening the truss Rod would put more relief (or underbow) on the neck?

No, tightening the truss rod gives you less relief, slackening it off gives you more relief, see diagram below.

[Kevin L]

Thank you!