Only you can determine if the bass is worth another $500. Just remember that the new bass may NOT play or sound like the current one, i.e. the wood used today may be different in type and/or density that what was used in 1997.

If I read your initial message right the truss rod has been broken for 6 years. If I were in your shoes I would keep playing the Carvin as is but I would start saving for a new bass.

On a side note I played a Carvin double neck (6 & 12) for about 20 years. It was a great guitar. Also I’ve been playing Carvin Amps for about 35 years. They make great equipment.


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