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dzsmith
PostPosted: Thu Jan 24, 2013 8:46 pm 
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Correction - "up" bow
I just received a 17" SM Martin-style truss rod.
The aluminum channel is not straight, but already has some up bow in it - maybe .03"-.05" at the center.
The nut is loose. Is this bow normal?
Should I try to straighten it before installation?
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Is this "up-bow" as defined with the open side of the channel being up? I've never had a problem with one of those, but try this. Put just a little bit of tension on that adjuster................does the bow disappear? If not, send it back ;)

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David Lane wrote:
Is this "up-bow" as defined with the open side of the channel being up? I've never had a problem with one of those, but try this. Put just a little bit of tension on that adjuster................does the bow disappear? If not, send it back ;)

Nope, it's the closed side of the channel that is bowed up (sorry if I mixed up the terms).
I installed it in a rather stiff neck and then levelled the fretboard. All seems fine.
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