Source for Fodera/Smith style truss rod?

[allexcosta]

Are these sold anywhere?

 

[FBB Custom]

Do you have a picture of the rod? I' doubt most people here know what kind of rod Vinny or Ken use, or if they even use the same rod.

 

[Beej]

fodera uses reversible/flippable dual action rods similar to a hotrod, but they can be removed like a rickenbacker. Don't know the exact construction, or whether a hotrod style rod would do the job though. Dunno anything about smith's rods...

 

[allexcosta]

I'll take pictures of both rods and post them tomorrow...

 

[allexcosta]

Here we go:

 

[pilotjones]

fodera uses reversible/flippable dual action rods similar to a hotrod, but they can be removed like a rickenbacker. Don't know the exact construction, or whether a hotrod style rod would do the job though. Dunno anything about smith's rods...

By the description, and by the photos, they are not dual action rods. They are dual rod, single action. They only become effectively part of a dual action system if you put them in a slot that allows removal and flipping over.

 

[FBB Custom]

They are also fuzzy. I have not seen this particular rod on the aftermarket, though there are overseas sources with stuff I probably have not seen. Will Fodera not sell you a replacement?

 

[Beej]

pilot, you appear to be correct, as usual.

They didn't appear to be dual action, but that's how he describes them in his TR manual: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

The fuzz appears to be there to facilitate removal...

 

[allexcosta]

Yes, dual-rod, single-action. It turns only clock-wise. The position of the rod in the neck makes it go towards or against the strings.

They'd probably sell a replacement. I just wanted to have a few available for a project and some research...

 

[Musiclogic]

Alex that rod is an updated version of the Rickenbacker dual leaf rod, and a nice update at that. You can have any welder in your area make that rod for you quite inexpensively. As I don't have the measurements, I can't be positive, but it looks to be 10 or 11 ga steel(hot rolled most likely, cold rolled is stiffer). A decent metal shop will have that in stock, if you have to have it made, but I would call Fodera, they would probably help you in acquiring one.

 

[Rickett Customs]

Beej, like you said the fuzz material would promote movement as well as no rod rattle too, or at least it would appear. Smith rods are indeed similar, although size may differentiate.

 

[allexcosta]

Thanks for the info, guys...

I just don't want to bug Fodera to buy some stuff that's custom made to them. I just thought they could be regular rods sold somewhere... Apparently not...