This will prevent the nut from binding on these surfaces as it is adjusted.
Truss rod cavity dimensions.
The double action two way truss rod is my preference.
Allow at least 1 16 clearance between both flat sides of the spoke nut and the guitar s neck heel and neck body cutout.
Truss rod cavity plugs walnut grooved drilled 2 replace repair and restore genuine fender parts set of two walnut dowels used to plug bi flex truss rod cavity on the headstock of most american and american deluxe series guitars.
Laser etched centerlines and depth measurements.
With this rod i have to rout a cavity that is at least 10 7mm 42.
The truss rod is component of a guitar or other stringed instruments that stabilizes the lengthwise forward curvature also called relief of the neck usually it is a steel bar or rod that runs inside the neck beneath the fingerboard.
To install the spoke nut truss rod counterbore a 3 8 diameter hole 3 4 deep to accept the shank of the adjustment nut.
John levan a writer and guitar repair expert at premier guitar stated i have at least 20.
12 1 2 31 75cm length gives plenty of peghead clearance.
The allen ball end also works at an angle for getting into a recessed truss rod access cavity.
Psf for interior applications.
The latest version from allied lutherie is really beautiful and very high quality.
Plus the control cavity template set for body cavity and cover plate recess also sold separately.
Some are non adjustable but most modern truss rods have a nut at one or both ends that adjusts its tension.
Whenever i talk about adjusting fender guitar truss rods i try to emphasise the importance of the correct size allen wrench.
There is not a standard type or size wrench for all guitar truss rods.
With a 1 4 thick fretboard 6 35mm the total depth of the needed cut measured from the top of the fretboard is 17mm.
Align the templates centerlines with those you drew on your guitar.
Now this applies to any truss rod that uses a hex socket for adjustment but especially really super especially to those guitars with the fender bi flex truss rod.
Tri rod or double side rod truss should not be used with insulated cavity construction.
Finishes dur o wal recommends mill galvanized 10 oz.
There are two rods that i like very much.
Also available in class 1 class 3 or stainless steel.
Dur o wal recommends hot dipped galvanized 1 50 oz.
The first truss rod patent was applied for by.
3 8 9 53mm clear acrylic.
Psf for exterior applications.
For 1 8 4mm 3 16 and 5mm allen nuts.
Plus a 1 8 bent wrench for tuner clearance on 6 in line pegheads.
Some guitars require a more specialized tool.
One design is the rod from allied lutherie above and also lmi though they are slightly different the overall design is close to the same.
Possibilities are hex wrench box wrench nut driver or screwdriver.
Truss rod wrenches are made in metric and sae imperial sizes.
5 allen truss rod wrenches.
