killemall8 Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 what do i do? if i do a 24.75 scale the 18 inch truss rod is the same lenght as the fretboard.(22 frets) i know i should have figured this out before i bought the rod from stew mac, but the instructions said to get the 18" length for electric guitars. but even if it were a 25.5" scale with 22 frets, you would still only have about .5" inch clearence before you get to the end of the fretboard. and for a 24" scale length neck, which i was planning on doing, it makes it impossible. is there anyway i can modify the rod or something to make it work? PLEASE HELP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwood999 Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 did ya try shortening it with the threads yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted June 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 did ya try shortening it with the threads yet? i actually dont even have it yet, i ordered it from stew mac on friday and it should be here by the weekend. does the 18" length include the adjuster nut? because if it does that gives a little more room. how do you shorten the threads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwood999 Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 (edited) ok i have one in my hand i got it down to 17 and 3/8 by the threads that are on it (just have to trim the back threads off) if ya trim a tiny bit of plastic away from the red covers ya prob can get it to 17 straight up oh it is 18 including the nut Edited June 19, 2007 by bentwood999 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted June 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 ok i have one in my hand i got it down to 17 and 3/8 by the threads that are on it (just have to trim the back threads off) if ya trim a tiny bit of plastic away from the red covers ya prob can get it to 17 straight up oh it is 18 including the nut ok thanks i will see what i can do when i get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmarlin Posted June 19, 2007 Report Share Posted June 19, 2007 That is the right size, the nut adjustment end will extend into the headstock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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