All Discussions Tagged 'Truss' - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T14:03:01Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=Truss&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSource for truss rod suppliestag:fretsnet.ning.com,2023-07-23:2177249:Topic:2932132023-07-23T13:48:17.459ZChristopher Parkerhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/ChristopherParker
<p>I'm looking for a source for supplies to make my own truss rods. Of course, steel rod, etc Is available at any home depot, but I am looking for threaded sleeves (and reverse threaded sleeves) for making double action rods. Also wondering what the best matereal is for the conduit that the rod passes through.</p>
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<p>Please post a link to any sources, And any other insight would be much appreciated. Thanks</p>
<p>I'm looking for a source for supplies to make my own truss rods. Of course, steel rod, etc Is available at any home depot, but I am looking for threaded sleeves (and reverse threaded sleeves) for making double action rods. Also wondering what the best matereal is for the conduit that the rod passes through.</p>
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<p>Please post a link to any sources, And any other insight would be much appreciated. Thanks</p> Removing Fender style truss rodstag:fretsnet.ning.com,2021-09-23:2177249:Topic:2818852021-09-23T20:39:01.620ZDave Sparrowhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/DaveSparrow124
<p>Has anyone here had any success removing a headstock adjustment Fender style truss rod without removing the fingerboard? I've seen one online article where a section of the neck heel was removed to get at the anchor and the rod pulled out. The new rod and anchor was re-installed and the heel patched (all invisible when assembled).</p>
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<p>This seems on the face of it to be a simple solution but not having tried it, I wonder how easy it would be to reinstall the replacement…</p>
<p>Has anyone here had any success removing a headstock adjustment Fender style truss rod without removing the fingerboard? I've seen one online article where a section of the neck heel was removed to get at the anchor and the rod pulled out. The new rod and anchor was re-installed and the heel patched (all invisible when assembled).</p>
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<p>This seems on the face of it to be a simple solution but not having tried it, I wonder how easy it would be to reinstall the replacement rod.</p>
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<p>All wisdom gained through experience will be warmly welcome!</p>
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<p>Dave</p> Epiphone Compression Rod Repair Optionstag:fretsnet.ning.com,2013-12-03:2177249:Topic:1232632013-12-03T19:59:05.329Znathan clarkhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/nathanclark
<p>Well, I'm working on an old Epiphone arch top circa 1949/50 that has a loose fretboard that clamping pressure won't close. It has that antiquated compression truss rod and the neck is bowed right where the shaft of the neck transitions to the heel. This is also where the thread anchor/nut thing is "inlayed" that the rod goes through. </p>
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<p>The fretboard is probably loose because of the combination of string tension bowing the neck and the compression rod pushing up on the…</p>
<p>Well, I'm working on an old Epiphone arch top circa 1949/50 that has a loose fretboard that clamping pressure won't close. It has that antiquated compression truss rod and the neck is bowed right where the shaft of the neck transitions to the heel. This is also where the thread anchor/nut thing is "inlayed" that the rod goes through. </p>
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<p>The fretboard is probably loose because of the combination of string tension bowing the neck and the compression rod pushing up on the fretboard. The existing truss rod can't be inlaid deeper into the neck without contacting the top of the guitar or inlaid deeper into the fretboard without making the FB too thin.</p>
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<p>So to solve the problem I either need to:</p>
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<p>1) add material to the neck to raise the floor of the bowed area</p>
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<p>2) replace the truss rod with a conventional Fender style rod that has a U-shape bend to it. </p>
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<p>Anyone out there accomplished this repair? What was your approach? Are there other options I'm over looking?</p>
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<p>FWIW, I'm also doing a neck reset and refret. I pulled the fretboard today, here are some pics from my phone:</p>
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