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==== Where is the truss rod? ==== | ==== 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. | 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 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. | ||
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==== 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. | 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. | ||