Larrivée Truss Rod Wrenches: Difference between revisions

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<td valign="top">Notes from the [http://www.larrivee.com/faq.php#16 Larrivée Frequently Asked Questions]

<br />'''<big>VERY IMPORTANT</big>'''<br />

Never tighten the truss rod more than 1 full turn from the loose position. If at all possible, have a professional do the job for you.

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Notes from the [http://www.larrivee.com/faq.php#16 Larrivée Frequently Asked Questions]

====Warning: VERY IMPORTANT====

Never tighten the truss rod more than 1 full turn from the loose position. If at all possible, have a professional do the job for you.

=== Where is the truss rod? ===

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==== Where is the truss rod? ====

Our truss rod is located on the inside of the guitar, where the neck joins the body. You can see it by sticking a small mirror (Like a woman's compact) inside the guitar and looking up under the fingerboard. There is a little hex connector there where the truss rod adjustment key fits.

==== How do I use the truss rod?====

=== How do I use the truss rod?===

If at all possible, have a professional do this, or have them show you how. However, if you are set on doing this yourself, please follow these instructions.

~~1. If your guitar has too much front bow in its neck and you're trying to flatten its neck, tighten the truss rod (No more than 3/4 of a turn.)~~

2. If your guitar has a back bow and you're trying to flatten it, loosen the truss rod.

# If your guitar has too much front bow in its neck and you're trying to flatten its neck, tighten the truss rod (No more than 3/4 of a turn.)

# If your guitar has a back bow and you're trying to flatten it, loosen the truss rod.

'''<big>VERY IMPORTANT</big>'''<br />

Never tighten the truss rod more than 1 full turn from the loose position. If at all possible, have a professional do the job for you.

**VERY IMPORTANT** Never tighten the truss rod more than 1 full turn from the loose position. If at all possible, have a professional do the job for you.

==== What is the truss wrench size?====

=== What is the truss wrench size?===

We have two wrenches, depending when your guitar was manufactured. The newer style truss rod uses a wrench that is silver, shaped like an L and measures 5/32nds. The older style wrench is black, shaped like a J and measures 3/16ths.

=== Where to buy ===

==== Where to buy ====

Available from [http://cherokeeguitar.com/product-detail.php?id=19 Cherokee Guitar Company]

Two styles

* (pre-2000, 40000 serial number and lower), then you will likely need the old style tool.

Old Style

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[[Larrivée Serial Numbers|(pre-2000, 40000 serial number and lower]]), then you will likely need the old style tool.

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New style

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[[Image:LarriveeTrussRodToolOld.jpg]]

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* New style

[[Image:LarriveeTrussRodToolNew.jpg]]

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See: [[Larrivée Serial Numbers]]

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+<td valign="top">Notes from the [http://www.larrivee.com/faq.php#16 Larrivée Frequently Asked Questions]
+<br />'''<big>VERY IMPORTANT</big>'''<br />
+Never tighten the truss rod more than 1 full turn from the loose position. If at all possible, have a professional do the job for you.
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+</tr></table>
+</noinclude>
+<includeonly>
 Notes from the [http://www.larrivee.com/faq.php#16 Larrivée Frequently Asked Questions]
+====Warning: VERY IMPORTANT====
+Never tighten the truss rod more than 1 full turn from the loose position. If at all possible, have a professional do the job for you.
-=== Where is the truss rod? ===
+</includeonly>
+==== Where is the truss rod? ====
 Our truss rod is located on the inside of the guitar, where the neck joins the body. You can see it by sticking a small mirror (Like a woman's compact) inside the guitar and looking up under the fingerboard. There is a little hex connector there where the truss rod adjustment key fits.
+==== How do I use the truss rod?====
-=== How do I use the truss rod?===
 If at all possible, have a professional do this, or have them show you how. However, if you are set on doing this yourself, please follow these instructions.
-. If your guitar has too much front bow in its neck and you're trying to flatten its neck, tighten the truss rod (No more than 3/4 of a turn.)
-. If your guitar has a back bow and you're trying to flatten it, loosen the truss rod.
+# If your guitar has too much front bow in its neck and you're trying to flatten its neck, tighten the truss rod (No more than 3/4 of a turn.)
+# If your guitar has a back bow and you're trying to flatten it, loosen the truss rod.
+'''<big>VERY IMPORTANT</big>'''<br />
+Never tighten the truss rod more than 1 full turn from the loose position. If at all possible, have a professional do the job for you.
-**VERY IMPORTANT** Never tighten the truss rod more than 1 full turn from the loose position. If at all possible, have a professional do the job for you.
+==== What is the truss wrench size?====
-=== What is the truss wrench size?===
 We have two wrenches, depending when your guitar was manufactured. The newer style truss rod uses a wrench that is silver, shaped like an L and measures 5/32nds. The older style wrench is black, shaped like a J and measures 3/16ths.
-=== Where to buy ===
+==== Where to buy ====
 Available from [http://cherokeeguitar.com/product-detail.php?id=19 Cherokee Guitar Company]
 Two styles
-<table><tr><td>
+<table><tr>
-* (pre-2000, 40000 serial number and lower), then you will likely need the old style tool.
+<th style="width:250px;vertical-align:top; ">
+Old Style
+<br />
+[[Larrivée Serial Numbers|(pre-2000, 40000 serial number and lower]]), then you will likely need the old style tool.
+</th>
+<th style="width:250px;vertical-align:top; ">
+New style
+</th>
+</tr>
+<tr>
+<td style="width:250px;vertical-align:top; ">
 [[Image:LarriveeTrussRodToolOld.jpg]]
-</td><td>
+</td>
-* New style
+<td style="width:250px;vertical-align:top; ">
 [[Image:LarriveeTrussRodToolNew.jpg]]
 </td></tr></table>
+See: [[Larrivée Serial Numbers]]
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