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Post by jbonecapo on Apr 19, 2021 17:57:34 GMT
Hi , Planning on cutting my truss rod down and re-welding. But to what length? I'm thinking 10-20mm before the tenon to keep it intact and strong as possible. Can a truss rod be too short? Does anyone have any ideas or fitted one before, would be interesting to know. (Again I'm probably worrying too much) Thanks   |
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Post by pete1951 on Apr 20, 2021 5:52:48 GMT
I have some old necks with duel action rods ( similar to yours I think) will check later today.
Pete
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Post by linkous on Apr 20, 2021 6:25:22 GMT
Because I don't like truss rod covers I make an access via the neck stick. The disadvantage is indeed that the neck has to be removed when you want to adjust the truss rod, but from experience I know that with a well-adjusted guitar this is rather a rarity.    Fingerboard support is because I don't like hiding screws in the fretboard either..  Reminder.. |
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Post by pete1951 on Apr 20, 2021 7:06:35 GMT
Older Busker and MM trust rods finish at about the 11th fret ( on 12 fret to the body guitars) they have double action rods with 4mm Allan key adjustment.
I also prefer no truss rod cover and end of neck adjustment, after the setup I rarely need to tweak the rod and am happy to have it hidden away ( even though it means removing strings etc. to adjust) It also leaves some strength around the nut area which is a weak point on most necks
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Post by jbonecapo on Apr 20, 2021 7:57:45 GMT
Wow! Thats some really clean work.
I think I will probably have adjustment at the nut as I am fixing the fretboard down through the body , does anybody glue a thin piece of wood in below the nut for support?
I might shorten the truss rod so that the middle sits on the 6th fret where its most likely to warp.
Cheers guys
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Post by snakehips on Apr 20, 2021 12:10:06 GMT
Hi there !
Can you not access the truss rod with the coverplate off ??
I've had 3 vintage Nationals restored by Steve Evans in this way.
Truss rod completely hidden from view. He drilled a small hole in the side of the well to poke the Allen key through to the Truss Rod.
Never had to adjust it though !!!
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Post by jbonecapo on Apr 20, 2021 17:47:07 GMT
Ahh yes . I did think about it this morning but went for the adjuster at the nut. The screws through the fretboard would get in the way of the truss rod. Although I wish I would've done it that way now because the depth for the end of the truss was 12mm!!!! Anyway , all done now and fretboard is glued. Turned out well i think  |
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Post by jbonecapo on Apr 20, 2021 17:57:23 GMT
Also the weld went well if its any interest to anyone   |
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