Thrasher Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 (edited) 2019 Lzzy Hale Explorer I changed the strings on it from 10's to 9 gauge. Once I got the strings all on, stretched and tuned up. I noticed a bow in the neck. So, I took off the truss rod cover and put my allen key in. I didn't turn it at all because it felt like the allen wasn't the correct size. I went to pull the allen key out and the whole truss rod came with it. The truss rod moved all the way past the string nut and stopped. (See pictures) I got nerves as heck and pushed it back in and haven't messed with it since. Is this normal? Has anyone else had this issue? Is my truss rod broken? Can this be fixed? It's a 2019 Lzzy Hale Explorer, which I've only had for about 2 weeks now. I bought it used and don't have the original receipt. I'm so bummed out and hurt over this! Any help, advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Pictures> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UDhie5JITl8_JzuYRtix00Vv49fCW-It?usp=sharing Edited November 22, 2020 by Thrasher add pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt4356 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 I'm not 100% I understand what you mean, the rod obviously shouldn't move in or out. But what I don't understand is, if you didn't put the allen key in, how did it come out with it? The allen keys supplied are usually quite a snug fit. If possible post photos, maybe we can be of more assistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrasher Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 (edited) Pictures have been added to my original post! Edited November 22, 2020 by Thrasher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrasher Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 I used the correct 4mm allen key and added some tension to the neck to get rid of the bow. Neck is straight now, truss rod doesn't move anymore, guitar plays awesome and all is great in my world! Thrash On! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt4356 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Glad to hear it! Doesn't matter how many times I've adjusted a truss rod, its one of those jobs that makes you question your abilities and makes you think which way is right and left? Nerve wracking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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