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  1. JasonFil
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    J-bass truss rod hole

    Hello, I own an American Standard J bass and I've noticed that it has the truss rode hole at the center of where the fretboard meets the body....
    Thread by: JasonFil, Sep 15, 2016, 4 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  2. rwkeating
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    Truss rod and at adjustment point

    Uploaded by: rwkeating, Sep 14, 2016, 0 comments, in album: Holding Place for 2st build article pictures
  3. rwkeating
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    Fix for too tight rod

    Uploaded by: rwkeating, Sep 14, 2016, 0 comments, in album: Holding Place for 2st build article pictures
  4. rwkeating
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    how the adjustment end of the rod moves

    Uploaded by: rwkeating, Sep 14, 2016, 0 comments, in album: Holding Place for 2st build article pictures
  5. rwkeating
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    Head stock truss rod plug fitting

    Uploaded by: rwkeating, Sep 12, 2016, 0 comments, in album: Holding Place for 2st build article pictures
  6. rwkeating
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    Solved: Help with LMI double action truss rod install (wood plug for end) ?

    Edit: I solved this problem. See post #17 for more information On my first build I used and LMI double action truss rod (Truss Rod, double...
    Thread by: rwkeating, Sep 12, 2016, 17 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
  7. el_Bajo_Negro
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    How do I adjust the double truss rod on 6/7-string basses?

    I have an Ibanez BTB7 7-string bass, which has two truss rods. I plan to put tapewounds on the lower 6 strings which will lower the tension quite...
    Thread by: el_Bajo_Negro, Sep 6, 2016, 6 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  8. Dhub
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    Truss rod replacement on Ibanez BTB 1606 thru neck

    Hi, I have an Ibanez BTB 1606 thru neck that has a truss rod nut that is frozen solid and stripped. Tried penetrating oil and heat and still...
    Thread by: Dhub, Sep 4, 2016, 23 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  9. blaxquid
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    Ibanez SR305DX truss rod nut replacement/repair

    Hi guys, I just scored this one with a pair of EMG 40CS for a bill but it shows the typical signs of negligence on top of the glued back together...
    Thread by: blaxquid, Aug 27, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  10. Matteo Marziali
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    What about a truss rod inside a carbon fiber square tube?

    http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/catalog/47622(2).jpg http://www.acousticmasters.com/SingleRod.jpg What do you think about put a rod...
    Thread by: Matteo Marziali, Aug 27, 2016, 12 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
  11. MovingPitchers
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    UPDATE: Fender Precision Nate Mendel Neck truss rod problems

    Update on Mendel neck. I definitely maxed it out. I was able to get a few turns using some excess brute force but when I tried turning it again,...
    Thread by: MovingPitchers, Aug 27, 2016, 6 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  12. groooooove
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    peavey T-40 truss rod - removing wood?

    i recently had a T-40 with a truss rod that was impossible to get a wrench onto - i was using the 5/16" gibson style "crackpipe" wrench. the nut...
    Thread by: groooooove, Aug 22, 2016, 14 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  13. 57pbass
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    Truss Rod Access

    I am still puzzled by the bass manufacturers who build instruments that do not have easy access to the truss rod. I am very particular about the...
    Thread by: 57pbass, Aug 13, 2016, 25 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  14. billdylan
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    How do i remove truss rod from an 80's Ibanez Roadstar bass ..maple neck with Skunk Stripe

    Title say's it all....wondering if I just mill out the skunk stripe to get it out...any Advice would be apreciated...thanks guys...
    Thread by: billdylan, Aug 11, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  15. iBassedMyLife
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    I tuned my bass 4 tones up (ADGC) with regular strings, is it ok for the neck?

    I did so to have a setting where neck and strings are very close to each other so it's easier to play, having a very low bridge and nut action but...
    Thread by: iBassedMyLife, Aug 10, 2016, 104 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  16. MustangLouis25
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    Just saw this on Fender's website...

    I was looking at the Fender Elite Precision Bass and saw this... "the new truss rod adjustment wheel has been moved to the butt end of the neck...
    Thread by: MustangLouis25, Aug 6, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  17. baconmpanada
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    Truss Rod turn

    The action of my bass is high and i would like to lower the fap between the board and the strings. The trussrod nut is on the headstock. How...
    Thread by: baconmpanada, Jul 25, 2016, 16 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  18. Basspounder
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    SOLD Rickenbacker Bass 4001 Truss Rod Cover

    This Truss Rod Cover came off a 1979 Rickenbacker 4001 bass. It is in good condition and the photos shown in this listing show that. PayPal only...
    Thread by: Basspounder, Jul 23, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale: Strings and Accessories
  19. motoxer101
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    SOLD Two Fender 3/16" T-Shaped Truss Rod Tools for American Fenders

    Cleaning out the bass tool box and have too many of these. Two Fender 3/16" T-Shaped Truss Rod Tools for American Fenders for sale, both in good...
    Thread by: motoxer101, Jul 23, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale: Strings and Accessories
  20. David McKay
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    I Think a Store Tech Broke my Bass. Please Help.

    I think a tech at a popular music store chain buggered my bass and I don't know what to do about it. I took my Ibanez BTB400QM in to replace the...
    Thread by: David McKay, Jul 15, 2016, 40 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  21. jurberg
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    Peavey Foundation Truss Rod Nut

    I bought a late 90's Peavey Foundation 5 a few years ago off ebay. The first time I had any need to adjust the neck was earlier this year and I...
    Thread by: jurberg, Jul 10, 2016, 6 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  22. Matthew Barrack
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    Truss Rod Importance?

    So I'm still working on a Grabber copy I was working on 5 months ago... and this is truly my first full bass build, and I've been wondering if I...
    Thread by: Matthew Barrack, Jul 8, 2016, 11 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  23. Arizona Jones
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    SOLD Two Fender 3/16" T-Shaped Truss Rod Tools for American Fenders

    Two Fender 3/16" T-Shaped Truss Rod Tools One still in the plastic, other appears unused. These usually come with the American Standard \...
    Thread by: Arizona Jones, Jul 3, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale: Strings and Accessories
  24. pat5s
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    Trusa Rod Help!

    man, i need advice for this truss rod. i dont know how to adjust this. this bass is a cort b5 5string... there is a little hex i guess 2mm (im...
    Thread by: pat5s, Jun 30, 2016, 7 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  25. Hopkins
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    Spoke wheel truss rod nut for Allparts neck.

    Does anyone have a source for a spoke wheel nut that will fit on a heal adjust All parts neck. I am not sure of the thread size. I am assuming its...
    Thread by: Hopkins, Jun 18, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  26. bassman28
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    For Sale relist

    Relist
    Thread by: bassman28, May 23, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale: Strings and Accessories
  27. balduck
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    Truss rod wrench for a Baldwin Bass

    Hi folks, I have a late 60's Baldwin 704 model bass. The truss rod needs to be adjusted and I don't have a wrench for it. Does anyone have any...
    Thread by: balduck, May 22, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  28. Mediocrity Man
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    Truss rod issue?

    Oh no! So my Levinson Blade P bass now has a strange thunk inside the neck. This happens when I rock it back and forth. I also hear unwanted...
    Thread by: Mediocrity Man, May 18, 2016, 7 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  29. Peter Mathews
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    Truss rod nut size.. Yamaha RBX250

    Hi all.. forgive the question, but I've exhaused Yamaha Europe as a source of information.. 'kin useless. I want to order a truss rod wrench but...
    Thread by: Peter Mathews, May 13, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  30. Smashsquatch
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    Need a source for custom engraved truss rod covers.

    I have a parts bass that I'm finishing and I need a source for a custom engraved thunderbird bass truss rod cover. I also need a cover for my main...
    Thread by: Smashsquatch, May 11, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
  31. Randyt
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    thoughts on 2 truss rod system and graphite re enforcement use

    I have been building for only a short period of time...but have been playing for many years...My next build is a 6 string... ** Specs of...
    Thread by: Randyt, May 9, 2016, 18 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
  32. Venturella
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    Truss rod

    I was looking through basses that are being sold as a second hand on a internet site. And i realized that most of the people were saying that...
    Thread by: Venturella, May 9, 2016, 6 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  33. jammadave
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    Stripped truss rod nut with a groovetech multitool. DAMMIT.

    So, the vintage black eagle has just perfect, insanely low action. I wanted to replicate that on my reissue. Bought a Groovetech multitool from...
    Thread by: jammadave, May 6, 2016, 15 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  34. JES
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    Truss Rod Adjustment Location and Neck Balance

    I have a super lightweight precision-style bass body. Insanely light. I would like to order a custom, lightweight roasted maple neck for it....
    Thread by: JES, May 5, 2016, 3 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
  35. growler571
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    Truss Rod not working on Am standard P bass....

    Hello everyone Growler571 here. I have a 2004 Fender Am Standard P bass that has a neck that is slightly bowed inward at the first 3 frets or or...
    Thread by: growler571, May 1, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  36. Aceonbass
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    SOLD Rickenbacker Truss Rod Cover

    I have for sale a truss rod cover from a Rickenbacker 4004. The lettering on these is gold. The screw mounting pattern is the same one RIC's been...
    Thread by: Aceonbass, May 1, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale: Strings and Accessories
  37. tjclem
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    Looking for 2 way truss rod suppliers

    LMI is now taking 3+ weeks to make custom sized ones. I install from the body end and like them to have a total length of 26.5" BBG truss rods...
    Thread by: tjclem, Apr 25, 2016, 24 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
  38. Shorty3
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    Fender skunk stripe depending on type of truss rod?

    I am considering buying a used Roger Waters P Bass, apparently in good conditions. I have noticed that the neck (with maple fretboard) has no...
    Thread by: Shorty3, Apr 24, 2016, 9 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  39. Strat Hater
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    What would you do if your truss rod was maxed??

    Would you keep it and do the washer trick sell it and do the washer trick other!! please explain your choice. I just went to adjust my MIM...
    Thread by: Strat Hater, Apr 23, 2016, 45 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  40. Joe Nerve
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    Rickenbacker 4003 Truss Rod Wrench!!! ??? !!!

    [update] While this thread is chock full of useful information and suggestions, anyone who landed here for help might want to jump straight to...
    Thread by: Joe Nerve, Apr 12, 2016, 52 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  41. alexb1990
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    Truss rod slipping

    I took one of my basses out that I rarely play and noticed the truss rod had slipped out of the neck slightly (sticking out into the body cutout...
    Thread by: alexb1990, Apr 10, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  42. Garion
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    Stripped truss rod nut :/

    Hi all! Today I've found a problem trying to fix the truss rod of my ibanez btb 506. This bass has 2 different truss rod and the one on the left...
    Thread by: Garion, Apr 9, 2016, 31 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  43. soundtech
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    Epiphone EB-0 truss rod

    Hi, I'm brand new here, looks like a great community. I recently picked up a used Epiphone EB-0, and have found the truss rod adjuster to be very...
    Thread by: soundtech, Apr 7, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  44. Ottobasskirk
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    Truss Rod Adjustment

    I have a Fender Jaguar Modified HB bass and I have reached the end of the threads of my truss rod. That is to say, I cannot seem to tighten it...
    Thread by: Ottobasskirk, Mar 29, 2016, 3 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  45. Maple
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    questions about a truss rod design change

    Hi, I'd like to come up with a two-way truss rod retrofit to an existing neck. The goal is to rescue one of my old and (sentimental to me) bass...
    Thread by: Maple, Mar 20, 2016, 13 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
  46. Relsom
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    Highway 1 seized truss rod nut...glue in threads?

    Back story....a friend of mine bought this '04 new over 10 years ago and never really used it. The guy just likes to buy gear(all kinds of...
    Thread by: Relsom, Mar 16, 2016, 13 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  47. thehornedone
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    Adjust Fender truss rod without removing neck or pickguard?

    Is there a method or tool for adjusting a heel-side truss rod on a modern Jazz Bass without removing the pickguard or neck? The slot in my...
    Thread by: thehornedone, Mar 14, 2016, 5 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  48. DreadyDiggs
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    Possible Truss Rod Adjustment?

    I've been playing and gigging my Steinberger Spirit XZ-25 pretty much as-is ever since I bought it off of Ebay. Came from FL, was previously...
    Thread by: DreadyDiggs, Mar 12, 2016, 15 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  49. morgansterne
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    Truss rod stuck on MIJ precision neck

    Hello all, I dutifully used the search function and found a few things, but none pertaining to the kind of neck I'm dealing with. Here's a pic...
    Thread by: morgansterne, Mar 9, 2016, 14 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  50. Rocinante_x1
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    SOLD Black Rickenbacker 4003 truss rod cover for your white truss rod cover

    I'd like to trade my black Ric truss rod cover for your white truss rod cover. Let me know if interested. [ATTACH]
    Thread by: Rocinante_x1, Mar 8, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale: Strings and Accessories
  51. purplemur
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    Modern Player Jaguar - Replacement Truss Rod Nut

    Hey all, I recently bought a MP Jag for a really sweet deal off Craigslist. Only issue I've got with it is that the truss rod nut is totally...
    Thread by: purplemur, Mar 5, 2016, 5 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  52. Sav'nBass
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    Stripped hex nut on truss rod

    I have a bass with a truss rod nuit that is close to being stripped out. Apparently irt was like that when I bought the bass and I never had to...
    Thread by: Sav'nBass, Feb 27, 2016, 3 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  53. tbirdsp
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    Rogue VB100 truss rod size?

    Anyone know what size wrench is needed? 5 mm too big, Fender 3/16" too big, 4 mm fits but feels really sloppy. Intonation is off on the G string...
    Thread by: tbirdsp, Feb 26, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  54. Major Dude
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    How to remove truss rod nut

    i have a shortscale Squier jaguar with what I believe is a broken truss rod. (I went to adjust the nut and now it just spins.) The hex hole is not...
    Thread by: Major Dude, Feb 26, 2016, 5 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  55. sonicblue62
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    Truss rod buzzing on certain frequencies?

    I recently came into possession of a fantastic of a Fender '62 stack-knob Fullerton reissue (1986) that I absolutely love. I have found, however,...
    Thread by: sonicblue62, Feb 25, 2016, 12 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  56. Lownote38
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    1994 Fender MB-5 Truss Rod Size???

    I've had a 1994 Fender MB-5 (Japan) since I got it new. It was stolen in 2013 (I posted about that here), and I recovered it from a local Guitar...
    Thread by: Lownote38, Feb 25, 2016, 4 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  57. Justice
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    rescuing a bass neck with maxed truss rod

    So i just picked up a Y2K Squier Standard Series Precision bass (P/J config sometimes known as the Precision Bass Special Edition) that has the...
    Thread by: Justice, Feb 25, 2016, 8 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  58. aaronious
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    Is my truss rod OK?

    I just got this beauty of a bass. I did a proper setup, capo feeler gauges, rulers, straight edge that whole thing I got it right where I want it....
    Thread by: aaronious, Feb 20, 2016, 6 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  59. addicted
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    Question about truss rod

    Hi guys, I am trying to straighten the neck of my Squier VM 70s bass. I tried to do truss rod adjustment. I tighten it about 1/4 turn, tune the...
    Thread by: addicted, Feb 20, 2016, 8 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  60. Jake Kinsch
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    Jazz Bass neck stability

    My school has an old american standard jazz bass that we use for jazz band, and its pretty beat up. It's pretty much been to hell and back....
    Thread by: Jake Kinsch, Feb 15, 2016, 8 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
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