Truss rod or not

Posted by Mr. Toad on January 13, 2012 at 1:12am

I think I put this question in the wrong place.

I've made seven or eight three and four string CBG's without a truss rod. Now I want to make a six string. I will use quartersawn white oak for the neck. Is it necessary to put a truss rod in it?

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  • The Phrygian Kid January 13, 2012 at 2:12am
    Is it necessary? No it's not. Shorten the scale length a little and keep it meaty and your golden. Laminate a neck out of 3 pieces or so and you're really sure. Remember a truss rod requires a good bit of wood to be removed too.
  • Jan Westphal January 13, 2012 at 1:23am

    There are double action truss rods which require only a simple, straight groove later covered by the fretboard. I fyou have a router at hand, why not? With six strings I'd go for it.

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