Graphite Reinforced Truss Rod

2 34mm x 5 59mm solid graphite rod in epoxy base 21 grams meter in 48 lengths for around 9 each shipped in quantity.

Graphite reinforced truss rod.

Graphite necks since they are so sturdy have no truss rods. This next level model features an ash body sturdy graphite reinforced bolt on three piece maple wenge maple neck graph tech tusq xl nut heel mount truss rod adjustment wheel and 12 16 compound radius bound ebony fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets offset pearloid dot inlays and luminlay side dots. Some bass necks are graphite reinforced. I found 092 x 220 approx.

The truss rod helps keep the neck straight because the tension of the strings causes the neck to bow. Short sections can be installed to reinforce the base of a peghead. One on each side of the neck and one between the two truss rods. The reinforcement rods make the neck much more rigid while still allowing the truss rods to manipulate the.

For 5 and 6 string basses where two truss rods are used many builders use three reinforcement rods. Formed with heat and pressure in an epoxy base carbon fiber adds little weight but adds significant stiffness. I ve decided to try a more advanced build and push my limits with the limited tools i have access to. Install one rod on each side of the truss rod to increase neck rigidity.

I ve been looking into graphite rods recently and am getting ready to order some. This time i m building a six string neck through singl. Lightweight and incredibly stiff double graphite neck reinforcement rails in addition to a fully adjustable truss rod provide dual benefits. Some basses especially 5 and 6 string basses have double truss rods for more strength.

1 tonal sustain is substantially increased and 2 the neck is both strengthened and stabilized a feature especially appreciated when making frequent changes between open tunings.