Stingray 4: Old Vs New

[TOOL460002]

a couple weeks ago i found out somebody lost my 83 stingray- so i ordered a replacement. i got a new 2eq stingray 4 with a maple neck- and i have a couple questions regarding the feel of the instrument.

first- i go to adjust the truss rod to get more bow in the neck- and the adjustment screw is not up by the head like im used to. im looking at the thing and there's a little wheel thingy where the neck meets the body. um- do i turn that? how do i adjust the truss rod on new stingrays? im confused.

also- the old stingrays had a clear sort of laquer coating on the neck- i rather liked the feel of that more- is there any way to order a custom neck or have a luthier redo the neck to give it that glossy coating?

can the frets be filed down easily or safely? can they be replaced with lower, flatter frets? i like the feel of old, worn down frets- its easier to play on- and quite frankly- i dont want to wait 22 years before my bass feels just how i like it.

thank you very much for any help.

 

[phatduckk]

first- i go to adjust the truss rod to get more bow in the neck- and the adjustment screw is not up by the head like im used to. im looking at the thing and there's a little wheel thingy where the neck meets the body. um- do i turn that? how do i adjust the truss rod on new stingrays? im confused.

ya stick anything that fits into one of the holes in that wheel and turn. youll learn to love that wheel. it makes neck adjectments way easier ...

dunno about your other questions tho. good luck dude

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

Looking from the bridge, in the direction of the headstock, turn the wheel clockwise to straighten the neck and counter clockwise to give it relief (bow). A small screw driver in the wheel holes is the way to go.

With the neck, you're looking at major modifications and big $$$s. EB doesn't do custom orders. Being a new Bass, you'd void the warranty if you went ahead.

The older EB Basses have the gloss laquered necks and the bullet truss nut at the headstock. They're a better build quality than the Pre-EBs. The major difference are flatter necks and body contouring as opposed to the slab bodies.

In the early 90s, the neck finishes went to velvet for a short period and then to the present day oil and wax finish.