drezdin Posted July 21, 2004 Report Share Posted July 21, 2004 what kind of truss rod can you use with a u channel? can you use a gibson style? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithHowell Posted July 22, 2004 Report Share Posted July 22, 2004 What do you mean by a u-channel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drezdin Posted July 22, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2004 http://www.lmii.com/CartTwo/thirdproducts....U%2DChannel+Rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithHowell Posted July 23, 2004 Report Share Posted July 23, 2004 The U-channel seems to refer to a non-adjustable rod. A Gibson style rod needs a longitudinally curved channel. Deeper in the middle than the ends. It is then covered with a corresponding strip of wood which will force the rod into the curve of the channel. The fret board is then glued over the whole thing. Tightening the nut on the rod will try to straighten the rod and hence generate a force against the pull of the strings. It's the same principal Structural Engineers use for pre-stressed concrete beams! Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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