Acoustic Truss Rod Repair?

[Hendrxapprentice]

I've been looking at used acoustics just for the hell of it. And a lot of the nice ones that are cheap usually say that the truss rod is "bad" or just broken. I was wondering how hard it is to repair that? I know it's not as easy as fixing a strat, but is it something i could do? I've heard that truss rods are either good or bad, and if it's not good, then you have to replace it. Is that true also???

[fryovanni]

I've been looking at used acoustics just for the hell of it. And a lot of the nice ones that are cheap usually say that the truss rod is "bad" or just broken. I was wondering how hard it is to repair that? I know it's not as easy as fixing a strat, but is it something i could do? I've heard that truss rods are either good or bad, and if it's not good, then you have to replace it. Is that true also???

If a truss rod is damaged it would need to be replaced. I would be careful though it may be more than a truss rod. The cost of replacing a truss rod, or even neck resets can basically make many acoustics not cost effective to repair. Keep that in mind before you spend $$$ on an "as-is" damaged acoustic. Not to say it isn't fun to put an instrument back in service. A couple weeks ago I picked up a tweleve string w/case for $10 at a yard sale that had neck damage. I fixed it and it is back in action.

Peace,Rich

P.S. If you don't know how to do the repair. Pay only as much as you are willing to pay for a learning tool (like $5-$30). As your first may or may not work out well(you will learn a lot though).

[Hendrxapprentice]

thanks for the advice!