Vitreous Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 I received a new Gibson SG Tribute about a week ago and last night took off the truss rod cover and noticed what looks like a crack. I’m just curious if it is actually a crack or just how the truss rod channel was routed out. Pic attached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjdhfgkijahdghs Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 its just the truss rod channel, remember that the truss rod moves and is not stationary, with your palm tap the back of the neck and listen for a rattle, if you hear any tighten the truss rod a little and repeat. they use the old school truss rods, don't thinks its a double action one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lungimsam Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 But what is that cracked piece above the trod and under the nut? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NighthawkChris Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 8 hours ago, Lungimsam said: But what is that cracked piece above the trod and under the nut? Yeah that’s sort of suspect to me… I know when they place a TR in the neck, they have a groove that it rests in, then they cover it with another piece of wood before laying the fretboard on it. Looks like the piece of wood that covers up the TR channel has separated from where it should have been glued together. I’d do a return if it were me. Neck issues are something I don’t touch with a 10’ rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitreous Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 Thanks for the replies. I initially was going to loosen the truss rod because there was no relief. That’s when I noticed the crack. It’s been a while since I owned a Gibson and wasn’t sure if this was normal. So I should be returning it then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lungimsam Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 You could call Gibson and ask if it is normal? Or the dealer. On my Les Paul DCTribute bass I see what it looks like that piece of wood sticking out of mine too but it’s all covered up with globular paint so I can’t see what condition that piece of wood is in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitreous Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 Thanks. I sent an email to Sweetwater. We’ll see what they say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 It looks like a shim that was set in there to level up the top of the trussrod channel. Just looks like it wasn't trimmed off. It's not loose, is it? Plus, the darn trussrod cover screw hole is drilled off-center. Don't they have any two-eyed people there, lol? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 Rather than a crack it looks like the maple filler strip is not tight in the truss rod channel. At least at that point where you can see. It’s on the side of the channel where a router bit would normally cause tear out. Probably just some router tear out at the end of the channel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitreous Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 Thanks for all the feedback. Sweetwater tech said it shouldn’t be anything to worry about and they’ll have it on record if something happens down the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 (edited) On 6/19/2021 at 8:58 AM, badbluesplayer said: It looks like a shim that was set in there to level up the top of the trussrod channel. Just looks like it wasn't trimmed off. It's not loose, is it? Plus, the darn trussrod cover screw hole is drilled off-center. Don't they have any two-eyed people there, lol? Yeah cyclops-osarus's have no depth perception. I'd send it back to if it were mine. I don't care if it is fine. Never should have made it past QA. Lets hide the mistake under the TRC, no one ever looks there. Edited June 21, 2021 by Sgt. Pepper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 21 hours ago, Sgt. Pepper said: Yeah cyclops-osarus's have no depth perception. I'd send it back to if it were mine. I don't care if it is fine. Never should have made it past QA. Lets hide the mistake under the TRC, no one ever looks there. Maybe a boatload of eye-patched pirates got lost and ended up in Nashville and they all got jobs at Gibson, seeing as they're good at woodworking from having to make their own legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eracer_Team Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Looks like some sort of metal shim Take it to a good dealer to look at if you want to keep the guitar Guess otherwise send it back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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