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There's another storm brewing!

#243
I got a few things in.

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Truss rod: Aluminum/titanium, extra long (27" OAL). Channel type, single action. Should be removable, so that if there were a need to induce forward bow with it, the rod could be removed and reversed.

Despite being long, it only weighs 4.25 oz. / 120 g. I've been worrying a bit about neck dive because of all the wenge and epoxy in the neck, so I went with an extra light rod to help out.

Fretwire: Jescar FW43080-EVO, same .043 x .080 vintage Fender/Martin size as I used for the first bass, but I thought I'd try the EVO because it should be more durable, and looks interesting. When I put it away with the leftovers from the last bass it seemed that, compared to the wire I used previously, the teeth may be in the same position, but the overall tang length shorter, requiring a a shallower slot. I'll have to measure to be sure. It could also be an illusion due to the color.

Pickups: I got those, too. They are not exactly as I expected in one respect, so I'll post more once the issue is resolved. I can say that they look well made, and they are pretty light.
 
#244
pilotjones said:
When I put it away with the leftovers from the last bass it seemed that, compared to the wire I used previously, the teeth may be in the same position, but the overall tang length shorter, requiring a a shallower slot. I'll have to measure to be sure. It could also be an illusion due to the color.
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My gold fretwire had a shorter tang than my nickel wire too.
 
#248
pilotjones said:
Truss rod: Aluminum/titanium, extra long (27" OAL). Channel type, single action. Should be removable, so that if there were a need to induce forward bow with it, the rod could be removed and reversed.
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You're smarter than I am pete, but that seems a heck of a gamble. Most of the necks I have made have removable rods, but I guess I still don't see the value in using a single-action rod. I imagine you chose the titanium and aluminum rod for potential weight savings and the attendant potential balance improvements.

I know that fodera recommends removing and reversing the rods in their standard models to give maximal adjustment space when necessary...I dunno, I guess I don't have much of an argument, except that I don't see the value in using a single-action rod rather than a double-action one.
 
#249
- Yes, Al / Ti was chosen to reduce weight and therefor neck dive
- The box channel rod design is not generally my favorite either, I also prefer a double rod / double action rod
- But the double rod / double action offering from this company is a weird design, with a weird route requirement, and not recommended by those who have had hands on it
 
#252
pilotjones said:
- Yes, Al / Ti was chosen to reduce weight and therefor neck dive
- The box channel rod design is not generally my favorite either, I also prefer a double rod / double action rod
- But the double rod / double action offering from this company is a weird design, with a weird route requirement, and not recommended by those who have had hands on it
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So..if a relatively normal (allied/grizzly/bestbassgear style) titanium 2-way rod was available through domestic channels...
 

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