Jorduan Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 (edited) So after finally finishing my weeks long renovation of the warwick corvette 5 which I picked up (complete re-finish, with brand new nut), impatience and perfectionism got the better of me. Aiming to get the neck as straight as possible, i gave the truss rod more than she can handle. Resulting in a big snap/ping. I immediately felt very silly, as I've been doing these kind of adjustments for years. The nut head is fine, however the truss rod now just loosely rotates, without adding tension to the neck. This is a bolt on type neck. I'm pretty desperate to get this fixed considering the amount of hours invested in her. I've read a few topics on similar issues, but there's not been much in the way of meaningful solutions. And so here I am, late on a Saturday night after many rums, crying out for any help! I'm willing to pay good money if there is a fix available! (photos of the work now attached for reference!) Edited April 3, 2016 by Jorduan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Join the Warwick forum and ask. I'm unsure about BO 'W' necks but someone will be able to guide you I'm sure... just don't expect an instant response as the turn-over is a lot slower than BC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 It sounds to me like the truss rod has freed itself from the anchor point. That will most likely involve removal of the fretboard to fix unfortunately. Find a local experienced luthier to take a look. As it's a bolt on neck, a replacement may work out cheaper - so I'd also explore that option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 I am not sure if there are any 'non invasive' solutions. It will be fixable with fretboard removal, truss rod replacement and subsequent fretboard re-attachment. There is a recent thread on BC where another Warwick had similar issues. I am now avoiding the truss rod adjustments on mne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorduan Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 Thanks for the fast replies gents, this is much appreciated. I suspected myself that the truss rod is no longer anchored (If I place my ear on the neck as I turn it, I'm sure I can hear the whole thing rotating along its length). I've started the search for a good luthier in the southwest region, hopefully they will be able to get the fretboard off and sort her our. If not, then I guess its a brand new neck! For reference; i'll attach some before and after photos to show how nice it came out, and how much I want to get the bloody thing working properly again!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 It would honestly be easier and cheaper to buy a second hand neck than try to fix this one. Corvettes can go real cheap on the market, particularly beat up ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagsieblue Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 If the nut is still spinning - My guess is that the rod has broken / fractured at the heel. It's fixable, but is a fretboard off job for a skilled luthier. I estimate the cost would be approx £250 though for an excellent job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manton Customs Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Ouch! Sorry to hear about that. Agree with all the other posts. Sounds like the anchor has let go. So, the only professional fix is to remove the fingerboard unfortunately. If the neck is an oil finish it will make removal of the board a little easier for whoever is doing the work as you won't have to worry about lacquer damage. I also agree with a new neck being an easier and possibly more cost effective fix! If you can't manage to find a Warwick replacement, I do custom necks for any instrument, just mentioning that on the off chance you may need one . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 I asked Warwick about buying a neck for a Corvette body that was up for sale. I was told by them that they sell necks, but on an exchange basis. You have to send the old one, Not that that will be a problem. Their email address is: [color=#444444][email protected][/color] [color=#444444]Good luck. I really hope you get this fixed as painlessly as possible[/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 What is the serial? Can you ID the year? Some warwick truss rods can be removed without removing wood from the neck: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xT_iDrcLtKY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xT_iDrcLtKY[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umpdv5000 Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Truss rods just shouldn't snap and if they do, they've been poorly made. You should be able to over adjust a neck curve long before a truss rod comes under the stress needed to break. However, as a luthier I can tell you that not all snapping is necessarily due to a break in the truss rod. Depending on the type of truss rod and how it is fitted, I have come across a few that manage to pull themselves through the wood where they are anchored. This can give the impression that the truss rod has broken but in actual fact its the wood at the anchor point. The cure is still the same... fretboard off and fix the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 [quote name='umpdv5000' timestamp='1459791238' post='3019682'] Truss rods just shouldn't snap and if they do, they've been poorly made. You should be able to over adjust a neck curve long before a truss rod comes under the stress needed to break. However, as a luthier I can tell you that not all snapping is necessarily due to a break in the truss rod. Depending on the type of truss rod and how it is fitted, I have come across a few that manage to pull themselves through the wood where they are anchored. This can give the impression that the truss rod has broken but in actual fact its the wood at the anchor point. The cure is still the same... fretboard off and fix the problem. [/quote] It's funny you should mention that . . . the truss rod coming free from it's anchor as opposed to snapping inside the neck. This thread is a bit of an eye opener: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/275110-warwick-and-their-new-pricing-system/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/275110-warwick-and-their-new-pricing-system/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorduan Posted April 9, 2016 Author Share Posted April 9, 2016 Thank you to all for the support, I really appreciate all the feedback - unfortunately I've been away with work so not had a chance to take this any further. The bass is a 2006 model (serial is [color=#444444][font=Calibri][size=4]H 128405 06[/size][/font][/color][color=#444444][font=Calibri][size=4])[/size][/font][/color] [color=#444444][font=Calibri][size=4]My first point of call is going to contact warwick to see if they will replace with an exchange. 2nd point of call will be arrange for a skilled individual to fix her up. [/size][/font][/color] [color=#444444][font=Calibri][size=4]I'll post some updates when she's getting her medicine![/size][/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbobothy Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 .... just happened to me, bummer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 [quote name='jimbobothy' timestamp='1481404599' post='3192137'] .... just happened to me, bummer [/quote] Well that sucks Neck through or bolt on? Bolt on makes the truss rod extraction rather simpler (you don't need to work around the body when you remove the fingerboard). If it's one of the removable ones you've probably got a rather simpler swap out ahead of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manton Customs Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 [quote name='jimbobothy' timestamp='1481404599' post='3192137'] .... just happened to me, bummer [/quote] I ended up fixing the bass for the OP. The weld on the truss rod anchor had failed, so I replaced the truss rod with a new Warwick rod for him. Get in touch if I can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Just proves Warwick basses are sh*t lol run run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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