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Jody
 Post subject: double action rods?
PostPosted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 4:27 pm 
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Can someone give me a supplier or part number for a double action rod that is compatable with the martin truss rod slot ? thanks Jody
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Hesh
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Jody here is a link to LMI's Martin style 2-way rod http://www.lmii.com/CartTwo/thirdproducts.asp?CategoryName=Truss+Rods%2FNeck+Parts&NameProdHeader=Truss+Rod+%2D+Martin%99+Style+Truss+Rod
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Flori F.
 Post subject: Re: double action rods?
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You can also order one from Martin.

https://www.martinguitar.com/1833/catal ... ar%20Parts

I ordered one. It's lighter than the LMI version.
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Jody
 Post subject: Re: double action rods?
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Cool , thanks guys , I just got a rod from lmi , but its alot thinner, I guess I should have been more specific on the phone , thanks again! Jody
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Jody
 Post subject: Re: double action rods?
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Thanks Todd, I think I like the idea of a narrower rod , two maple or oak shims glued in there at .080 , should serve to stiffen the neck a bit also . Jody
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