Repairs needed: Harley Benton 5 string stingray copy

[jonsparrow91]

Free to a home willing to repair it. Perfectly functioning and in good nick aside from the truss rod is completely stripped. These basses cost less than the repair so really this would be for someone who can do it themselves.

 

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Supplied without strings or case, collection from Horsham only (I'm not that generous).

Edited June 16, 2023 by jonsparrow91
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[Richard R]

Is the truss rod completely jammed in? ie: is it a fretboard off job? Would be a perfect base for a project I have in mind.

[PaulThePlug]

@Richard R... we've told you about those 'electric bass banjo' ideas of yours before... but if you must!

[jonsparrow91]

9 hours ago, Richard R said:

Is the truss rod completely jammed in? ie: is it a fretboard off job? Would be a perfect base for a project I have in mind.

Currently it'll be fine if you're looking at a similar tension to a EADGC set being dropped down to BEADG (floppy). I've added a picture of the current state to the original post. It might be usable if you jam a rubber band in it but whatever metal they were using for it was just liquifying as I was turning it.

[Richard R]

I would tune it EADGC, so the tension would be higher. I'll have a think about how I would repair or extract it and let you know. My in-laws aren't far from Horsham so it would give me a reason to visit them too.

[PaulThePlug]

If the Hex is rounded... you can try a Torx (Star Shape) driver...

[Richard R]

PM heading your way @jonsparrow91.

I'm hoping it is just the truss rod nut that is knackered, not the rod itself. In which case I have a cunning plan to remove and replace in situ. 

If it's more than that, then I will be learning about major neck surgery over the summer. Which is also good.

[jonsparrow91]

Bagsied pending collection.