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Old 09-17-2011, 09:59 AM
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Truss rod rattle?

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Got a MIM 50s Classic P and it's set up nice, necks perfect etc.

However, noticed there's a rattle when I give the neck a shake forward and back.

Given that the neck's fine the way it is, should I bother with tightening it up to eliminate the rattle or leave it until the neck actually need's adjusting (I live in a hot, humid city on the mediterranean and summer's just finishing)?
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Old 09-17-2011, 12:26 PM
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You might try just a tiny turn and see if that silences it. You can always back it off again.
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Can the rattle be heard through the amp? If not, leave it alone.
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Old 09-17-2011, 01:00 PM
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Just snug the rod nut tight enough for it to stop...
Or get heavier gauge strings and put it to work!
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Can the rattle be heard through the amp? If not, leave it alone.
Nah. You have to give it a good shake to hear it. A decent jolt.

Thanks for the advice people. It's not really affecting sound or playability so I think I'll leave it till I change strings.

The classic 50s truss rod can only be adjusted by taking off the neck and I just can't be bothered when it's more fun playing the thing every chance I get.
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Old 09-17-2011, 07:15 PM
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Good decision. It ain't broke, don't fix it.
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