demon Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 when you rout out the truss rod channel,do you need to rout out the curve f the channel to a specific shape? ie: the middle of the channel is supposed to be deeper than the ends as far as i am aware, but how do you know how deep to make it? anyone know what i mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawDust_Junkie Posted October 12, 2004 Report Share Posted October 12, 2004 (edited) From what I have seen demon, the shape of the channel depends on what type of truss rod you are installing. If you are using the Stewart-Mac double action hot shot truss rod. The channel is routed flat because the rods work in both directions. I think the older Fenders used a single action truss rod that required a deeper slot in the middle of the rout than at the ends. Then there are some truss rods that are enclosed in a "box", I think Gibson uses these on LesPauls, and these I think have a deeper rout in the middle and require a cap piece of wood on type, possibly with a similar depression in the middle of the cap. But, I am very much a novice to this whole Luthier thing myself, so you may want to wait for responses from some of the resident experts ! And as always, consult the manufacturer of the equipment for proper installation instructions. Edited October 12, 2004 by Fender4me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithHowell Posted October 13, 2004 Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 About 6mm deeper in the middle than the ends is recommended. I have done mine like this and they work fine. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted October 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2004 cheers guys, never actually thought to ask the manufacturers all the guitars that ive built so far have used proprietory necks, so its never been an issue! im more of a customiser than builder, although i have a few projects on the go just now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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