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| Author: | Danshutt [ Fri May 29, 2020 1:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Truss rod for half size/childrens guitar |
To those who build children's or half size guitars: where do you get your truss rods? I'm looking for a 350–365mm truss rod for a build and the only option I've found is a dual action mandolin rod but it's through ebay and comes from China, so isn't ideal. I'd happily build my neck to match a trust rod if they're so elusive but perhaps you have some ideas. |
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| Author: | Fred Tellier [ Fri May 29, 2020 7:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Truss rod for half size/childrens guitar |
Martin 12 fret rod or from this supplier https://www.bitterrootguitars.com/Home-Luthier-Products-Truss-Rods-s/1914.htm Fred |
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| Author: | Tim Mullin [ Fri May 29, 2020 10:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Truss rod for half size/childrens guitar |
One of the reasons I switched to Mark Blanchard for truss rods is that he’ll make them any length you want — all same price. Not the cheapest rods, but arguably the best on the market: http://www.blanchardguitars.com/guitarpages/truss_rods/truss_rods.html Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | DavidSchwab [ Fri May 29, 2020 10:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Truss rod for half size/childrens guitar |
Here’s a 12” double action rod. https://www.lmii.com/truss-rods/2387-tr ... th-13.html Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | rlrhett [ Fri May 29, 2020 1:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Truss rod for half size/childrens guitar |
Or not at all. If you use regular tuning on a guitar with 18" scale length, your string tension goes way down. You end up with tension closer to a classical guitar and less length to bow. If you are concerned, a single 1/8" x 1/4" carbon fiber rod should be enough to keep the neck straight. You can cut those to any length you need. |
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| Author: | Danshutt [ Sat May 30, 2020 5:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Truss rod for half size/childrens guitar |
Thanks for the answers, that's what I needed to know. I wasn't aware of the concept of a 12-fret truss rod and if I only need a carbon fibre reinforcement rod then I can save a little time in making a truss rod nut accessible and streamline the headstock design too. |
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