Charvel Charvette Truss Rod Question

[dalandser]

Hello,

I was recently fixing up an older Charvel Charvette and found the truss rod too look like nothing I've ever seen before. Is this something broken off in the truss rod or is it supposed to be like this? Thank you for your time.

Have a great day.

[killemall8]

They are supposed to be like that. Jackson and charvel use those types of truss rods. You need a truss rod wrench like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/230958166488?lpid=82

You can find them cheaper though.

[dalandser]

Thank you so much. I was getting bummed out about this guitar because of that. I just set it up tonight. It plays really well and doesn't need a truss rod adjustment... yet. It stays in tune really well for having a plastic nut and me not really knowing how to set up a trem bridge really well. I really admire your guys' guitars that you build. I'm pumped up now - I'm going to show a dad and his daughter who has a floyd rose knock off guitar that is actually made well, but who didn't know about all the maintenance required to keep it tuned up and playing well. We'll see what they think. I think this will be a good guitar to start with because it's easy to tune and still has the look of the guitar that his daughter already has (rock n' roll) with the reverse headstock and matching black headstock. Thank you again. Have a great day.

Anthony

[dalandser]

Here are some pictures:

[RestorationAD]

I loved those guitars back in the day... they were the first playable imports.