truss rod placement question...

JSPguitars · #1 02-15-2006, 10:35 PM

This is my first time using a StewMac 'hotrod' trussrod that has the spoke (wheel) on the end of it, and I have a question. My fingerboard is 24 frets, 34" scale length.
I'd like to keep all 24 frets, however, I'm not sure I can, BECAUSE......
If I mark clearance for the wheel where I want the fretboard to end, the other end of the trussrod (towards the nut) sits or starts about 2" away from the nut. Isn't that way too far? I was thinking I would want the truss rod to end/start about right in the middle between the nut and first fret, which is roughly 1".
Am I missing something here?
Or did I already answer my question and do I have to sacrifice some frets and make the fretboard shorter?

JSPguitars · #2 02-15-2006, 10:37 PM

got pics?

paintandsk8 · #3 02-15-2006, 11:12 PM

My 34" scale fretless has 24 positions and is using the hotrod. I'm no expert on the subject, but the truss seems to work just fine.

JSPguitars · #4 02-15-2006, 11:17 PM

Did you use this style rod?

paintandsk8 · #5 02-15-2006, 11:44 PM

yeah, I used the spokenut rod.

vindy500 · #6 02-15-2006, 11:47 PM

i reckon you should put it in the neck

JSPguitars · #7 02-16-2006, 01:16 AM

Roger that.

Just thought I'd double-check before I reckon puttin' it in her.

tjclem · #8 02-16-2006, 05:14 AM

I do it all the time. You are right it would be nice to have a bit longer truss rod. It is a great size for a 24 fret 32" scale neck though. The real trouble comes wehn you want to make a 30" scale neck. I have used the 18" truss rod before and that ends up with a lot of wood that isn't covered by the rod.......t