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Dkeddy27
 Post subject: Truss Rod sizes
PostPosted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 8:51 am 
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What length truss rod is used for a 25.5 scale length? I'm adjusting thru the sound hole. I bought a double action 14.5" rod from LMI.


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 Post subject: Re: Truss Rod sizes
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David you're good, I use 14.5" for 25.4 scale thru the sound hole adjust.

I like the Allied rod designed by Mark Blanchard a little better than the LMI rod but size wise you're good-to-go.
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 Post subject: Re: Truss Rod sizes
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Thanks Hesh ! So just keep the nut on my tenon and the other end should fall somewhere in between first fret & nut


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Yeah I line up my rod ends with the end of the fret board.
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