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 Post subject: Stabilizing truss rod
PostPosted: Sat Apr 04, 2015 9:30 pm 
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Hi Guys,
I have some Martin 2-way truss rods that I am going to place directly in contact with the fretboard (no wood strip spacer).
The truss rods can slide out quite easily at the heel. What can I do to stabilize them in their slot?
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Bill


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Put some glue in the channel. I use titebond.
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That is the same as I . Just a small bead of tite bond, This isn't gluing in the truss rod but bedding it. Keep it simple and your be fine. Do not take the wrapper off. I keep it in the slot so the end is between the nut and 1st fret.

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