TRBboy Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Hi folks, I'm about to start building my very first build, and just wondered if there's any particular dual action truss rod I should be looking at? Are some better than others? Any recommended suppliers? Also, if someone could point me in the direction of where /how to find graphite rods to reinforce the neck, that would be great. Thanks! 😊👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 Anyone.... 😔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 I would like to be able to help. But alas we will have to wait... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 One place on eBay selling graphite rods: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carbon-Fibre-Neck-Rod-4mm-x-7mm-x-620mm-for-Bass-guitar/293584983770 I've bought truss rods off eBay and from places like ToneTech luthier suppliers and have all been pretty decent to be honest. Personally, I like this style of truss rod: https://tonetechluthiersupplies.co.uk/guitar-parts/truss-rods/truss-rod-2-way-adjustable-bass-4595.html Cheers 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Yeah, 2 way adjustable is the way to go. Really all are fine, there aren’t too many bad ones around anymore. 620 or 630mm will do for most basses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 Super, thanks guys! 😊 I'm itching to get started now, just need to get buying all the bits and doing the measurements /drawings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted August 21, 2020 Author Share Posted August 21, 2020 Hi folks, sorry, next question! How do I decide what length truss rod to go for? It will be a 34" scale, but 24 frets, and I'm planning on extending the neck tenon as far as the neck pickup to allow for the 'heel' to be all but removed for good upper fret access. Any advice much appreciated. 😊👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted August 21, 2020 Author Share Posted August 21, 2020 (edited) Sorry guys, any further advice on the length required? I've been advised several things so far, from 580mm to 630mm,but still feeling a bit confused. 😊 Also @Jabba_the_gut which way around do those 4x7mm strips go, is the 7mm side parallel to the fretboard? Thanks Edited August 21, 2020 by TRBboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 (edited) The trussrod really only impacts the neck between the nut and heel. Even with a thin heel, where your neck is bolted onto the body is where any flex ends. So the distance between the nut and heel/body dictates length required. So ask yourself, what is my scale length and at what fret does my neck attach to the body. Generally that means 3-5cm or so shorter trussrod than the length of your fretboard, but it depends on where you adjust (neck or body side) and how/where it attaches to the body exactly. If you have 34” scale, 24 frets and extended heel your trussrod will basically span the entire 25 and a bit inches of your fretboard meaning 630mm is the way to go. Hope that helps. Edited August 22, 2020 by HazBeen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 5 hours ago, TRBboy said: Also @Jabba_the_gut which way around do those 4x7mm strips go, is the 7mm side parallel to the fretboard? Here's a diagram from the StewMac site for neck rod. The full detail is at https://www.stewmac.com/video-and-ideas/online-resources/learn-about-truss-rod-installation-and-repair/working-with-carbon-fiber-reinforcement-materials.html# Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 5 hours ago, Jabba_the_gut said: Here's a diagram from the StewMac site for neck rod. The full detail is at https://www.stewmac.com/video-and-ideas/online-resources/learn-about-truss-rod-installation-and-repair/working-with-carbon-fiber-reinforcement-materials.html# Cheers That's really helpful, thanks very much Jez 😊👍 So I think then if I want a fairly Slender neck profile, I'd be better to go for square bars rather than rectangular, as it'll leave a bit more 'meat' in the back of the neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Remember to put some grease to the rod thread and turn the screw from end to end before installation. It is easy to do it now before the unit is inside the neck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share Posted August 24, 2020 1 hour ago, itu said: Remember to put some grease to the rod thread and turn the screw from end to end before installation. It is easy to do it now before the unit is inside the neck. Great advice, thanks! Any particular type of grease? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Davies Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Warman Guitars are good on prices for truss rods 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itu Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 22 hours ago, TRBboy said: Great advice, thanks! Any particular type of grease? I used some gear grease, thick enough that it stays there. Thin oils tend to vanish pretty quickly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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