Well I got the bass apart......................... the truss rod was completely maxed out I was able to back it out but I had to put a fair amount of force on it. Action it still to high the nut needs filing and I am going to shim the neck. Another thing that bugs me is the string tree for the D string doesn't seem to be big enough to hold done the D string, it keeps popping out when I tune. Another construction detail that really bugs me is there is a big 3/8" hole with ratty split out under the neck plate in the neck pocket, why the F would you put a hole there? I know it was for finishing but there are better ways to go about it. I could make this work I just don't know if I feel like putting that much into it.