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Post by rdr on Jan 17, 2024 14:42:19 GMT -5
Hi there! I recently wanted to reduce the relief on my 1995 335 from about .010 to .008. Have 10s on it. The truss rod nut was hard to turn much, so I stopped (no change in relief). I don't think the threads are stripped.
I thought I'd remove the nut and see if it needs some lube or if I've run out of threads.
So my question is: if you loosen the nut, will it just unscrew all the way for removal? If so I can grease it or maybe add a washer if I've run out of thread.
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chucksmi
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Post by chucksmi on Jan 17, 2024 16:00:55 GMT -5
You can unscrew add a washer. If you have more than three or four threads showing you may need one. If the rod is flush with the end or only a couple of threads show then it's probably OK. If you lube it use paraffin wax. Don't use oil as it will seep into wood and ruin the finish.
Another trick is to clamp the neck flat and then tighten the nut. Go easy, a truss rod repair on the 335 is not for the faint of heart!
All that said, a .002" change in the relief seems more like a Princess and the Pea thing to me. I certainly couldn't discern that.
A picture would help diagnose it.
Chuck
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Post by rdr on Jan 18, 2024 11:20:14 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I know .002 difference is not much, just thought I'd try it. Now I wanna find out what's up.
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Post by funkykikuchiyo on Jan 18, 2024 22:10:25 GMT -5
Yeah, the nut should come right off and you can lube it. It should work like a champ after.
Loosen the strings, and when you have it off, sight down the neck. If it has a ginormous bow in it with no tension, it could be tight because it has to work too hard. Otherwise, it could just be sticky.
I like using stuff called Door-Ease, which is a waxy/soft crayon sort of thing. If I didn't have that on hand, I'd probably find some chapstick or something. Get it on the threaded part, and also on the face where it contacts the washer. Don't use anything runny.
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Post by Leftee on Jan 19, 2024 2:53:38 GMT -5
Cherry chapstick sounds the best.
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Post by rdr on Jan 19, 2024 11:28:23 GMT -5
And it's a cherry guitar! I was thinking of using some white lithium grease, but maybe I'll go with chapstick.
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Post by funkykikuchiyo on Jan 20, 2024 11:48:17 GMT -5
Watched a YouTube video the other day and a guy mentioned in passing that one of his guitars needed more WD-40 in the truss rod and that he does this seasonally. I died a little inside.
(You CAN use a bit of a runny oil if you're careful and it is the only option, but 99% of the time, please.... no....)
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chucksmi
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Post by chucksmi on Jan 22, 2024 12:59:09 GMT -5
Oye! WD40?
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