stupotstu Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Hi I am thinking of getting a personalised truss rod cover for my J-45, I wondered if any of you guys had seen or got one of these or similar? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121107102576?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I haven't done it, but it's a cheap way to personalize your guitar, and it's completely reversible. Just don't lose the original. Go for it, if it floats your boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjl200 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 There are plenty to choose from... I put this on my J45 Custom cover from Canada Nice work from this guy and he has many styles to choose from. But always keep the original ......somewhere you can find years later..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupotstu Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 There are plenty to choose from... I put this on my J45 Custom cover from Canada Nice work from this guy and he has many styles to choose from. But always keep the original ......somewhere you can find years later..... Thanks for the link. Looks nice man Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I've also bought about 12 from the guy out of Canada. He does great work and I've never had a problem with any of them fitting or any problems receiving them. It takes about two weeks to get them if you live in the States. He has premade designs and he will also custom make a design if you have something different that you'd like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph1050 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I just had two done for my J-45 by the guy from Canada(his name is Scott) He does nice work and is very reasonable pricewise. Another is Bill Nichols. He does great work but its quite pricy. Ill post some pics of mine later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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duluthdan Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Terrapin. $20. http://www.terrapinisland.com/chitzenitza/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=17&products_id=69http://www.terrapinisland.com/chitzenitza/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=16&products_id=69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjl200 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Heres a pic I,ve got several and the work is very good along with the price IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 A personalized t.r. cover is a good idea. I have a few in different materials, but prefer them to stay in shape. Brass for the Bird*. Grateful Dead-like ornamented metal on the '66 re-necked C&W. Brown and black leather on a few others. *Admit that idea came from K.S. Daddy's ol' square S.J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonCarlos Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Yes I did one putting my wife's name on it. After that, the J45 became her favorite (and it helps with future purchases). I can't find my old old old post on it, but I know I tried -http://www.terrapinguitars.com, the engraving was good but the truss rod was not a match for the gibson one, so either I sent him a blank one or he located one and recut it. It was a good job. -Also I had an ebay place do one (don't know who) it was a good job), and I - took a blank gibson truss rod to a jeweler she did a great job. I think any advice that I can give, 1) remove and save the original, 2) if needed buy a few blanks from gibson. 3) Communicate well with any company to insure it is an exact gibson truss rod replacement. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drathbun Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I had a custom TRC done, literally! I had "Custom" engraved on a TRC and applied it to my J200. I had put gold imperials on it and the flame maple is such that the guitar really looks like a custom model! I moved the "Standard" TRC to my Songwriter. The Songwriter pre-dates the "Standard" and "Studio" models they have for the SWD now and would be classified as a "Standard" model. Just a note that I'm not misrepresenting my guitars in any way except to myself. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Yes I did one putting my wife's name on it. After that, the J45 became her favorite (and it helps with future purchases). Brilliant I tell ya ! This is just flat-out flippin' brilliant !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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