HI
Q: How tight/snug should a truss rod be when dropped into the router cut?
Q: If a 'bit' loose, how can you tighten up any gaps?
Bonus Question: Glue or not Glue?
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I got a bass with double trussrods, but no cover. While I could easily enough 3D print a nice cover, I realized that the pickguard screws I have are a bit too fat and probably long, for this application. The pickguard screws don't fit even a little bit. Could some of you ladies or gents tell me...
Hi TB,
For my 2022 summer build-off project I am using a titanium dual-action trussrod from Tatsuta in Japan. I was recommended to use lubrication/ anti-seize on the titanium threads to prevent galling. Now I am wondering what lubricant to use. WD40? Copper anti-seize paste? What would be best...
I recently picked up a Pedulla Thunderbolt and have been attempting to do a light "restoration" on it (replacing all the stripped out screws, deoxiting the pots etc.) and next on the list is the neck finish. It seems to be some sort of oil finish, opposed to the poly on the body of the bass, and...
I was wondering if someone could help me with the following. Any help and input is appreciated!
I bought my 69 P-bass about 8 years ago. The neck was in bad shape at the time. I had a pro luthier change out the broken truss rod and he also did an amazing refret 2 years ago. It has been my #1...
You can read more about these HERE:
Gripper Truss Rod Wrenches | stewmac.com
In addition to safely adjusting your truss rod, these will rescue stripped truss rod nuts.
These wrenches are in mint condition- some have never been used. The sizes of the wrenches have been written on the handles...
You can read more about these HERE:
Gripper Truss Rod Wrenches | stewmac.com
In addition to safely adjusting your truss rod, these will rescue stripped truss rod nuts.
These wrenches are in mint condition- some have never been used. The sizes of the wrenches have been written on the handles...
My 50s reissue P sounds and feels great. I currently have it setup with a relief which looks around 0.13/0.14 at 7th fret - checking with automotive gauges - and an action around 2.5mm at the 17th fret for the E string. Quite in line with Fender's setup guidelines (the neck has a rounded 7.25"...