Ron G Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 My truss rod isn't fixed in position. I can move it back and forth (in line with the neck) - if it didn't hit the headstock, I'd probably be able to pull it out. I'm pretty sure this is not right. Please advise. Edit: Apparently, it was under no tension before I adjusted out most of the relief, leaving just a CH. Do these suckers just lie in there or are they supposed to be attached to something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn1281733995 Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 They are supposed to be attached to something... If you were adjusting out the relief to give it less relief, you should have been turing it clockwise (tightening the bolt). It would be unusual for it to undo itself while tightening. Hate to say it but it *might* be broke if you were turning it clockwise and now it's loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bob Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 That just doesn't sound right, does it? But I've been fooled by a dual-action rod recently though. Adjustment nut was loose, no apparent adjustment possible etc etc. Luckily I took my time working out what was wrong (it's the first time I've encountered a dual-action rod) and so did no damage - I'm not always that patient. In checking online for information I came across advice that said dual-actions rods can *sometimes* be removed from their grooves. If it's a single-action rod, obviously it needs to be fixed at the other end, but if it's a dual-action rod this might not be the case. Don't know if that helps. Hope you get it sorted. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted March 27, 2008 Author Share Posted March 27, 2008 If you were adjusting out the relief to give it less relief' date=' you should have been turing it clockwise (tightening the bolt). It would be unusual for it to undo itself while tightening. Hate to say it but it *might* be broke if you were turning it clockwise and now it's loose.[/quote'] It was loose before I adjusted out the relief - it moved toward the bridge when I pushed the hex wrench in, which didn't seem right. Then I was able to pull it toward the headstock until it touched. Now that there's tension on it, it doesn't move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bob Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 OK - sorry about my typing speed ... Metal Guru posted ahead of me while I was still typing. What I mean is: the loose rod doesn't sound right. Unfortunately Metal Guru *might* be all too right. I hope not. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotcanX Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Maybe it was just the nut that was loose... if you can tighten the rod, it should be OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdgails Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 if you can hear it rattle when you shake it---------its a broken truss rod....sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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