S.A. Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 Hi guys I ws routing out the truss rod and it ripped a chunk out the end of the neck where the adjusment knob of the truss will be. The chunk effectively opened up the end and made the rod exposed along its whole length. In all the pictures I have seen of truss rods this end is usually covered by wood. My question is will I have issue with the truss rod have the nut of the truss exposed to the finger board? I am thinking of making a cover of wood to fill the top of it if necessary. Comments ? Thanks a bunch Travis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CudBucket Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 Can you post pics of the damage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Headen Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 Maybe I'm misunderstanding, but I cut the truss rod slot all the way from the headstock end (open) to whatever length the truss rod is. With a headstock veneer and nut, you cover up the exposed portion at the headstock. It's just a lot easier than plunging for the slot, then drilling for the adjustment pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted June 7, 2005 Report Share Posted June 7, 2005 I agree-- the fretboard will cover it up and the truss rod cover will cover up the rest. As long as the rod's still fitting snug in the rest of the channel, you're still fine, I would think. Of course, a pic would confirm, as mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.A. Posted June 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 Thanks guys , that makes my life a lot easier. Sorry about my dodgey explanation. Wicked Travis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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