Traditional Truss Rod Kit

This adjustable truss rod can be cut to fit a variety of instrument types and sizes. - Includes truss rod, anchor, adjustment nut & washer - For all instrument types - Cut to any length then tap thread and attach anchor - 24" (610mm) long Stainless Steel rod, - 3/16" (4.8mm) Dia. - 10-32 Thread brass nut and steel anchor This kit includes a stainless steel truss rod, threaded on one end for the adjusting nut (5/16" hex, supplied with washer). Simply saw the rod to length, cut 10-32 threads on the blank end, then attach and peen the anchor nut securely. Use a Thread Cutting Die for cutting 10-32 threads. These were the original type of truss rods first developed by Gibson. They are probably the most used type of truss rod to this day. Traditional truss rods are installed in a curve shaped slot in the neck. These truss rods are light and simple and are preferred by many guitar factories and luthiers. When the nut is tightened the rod is tensioned and pulls the neck the opposite way, counteracting the tension of the strings.