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Permalink Reply by Taffy Evans on November 28, 2022 at 11:12am

Hi Engblom, this has been covered a few times, maybe BrianQ can help you find it.
Taff

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Permalink Reply by BrianQ. on November 28, 2022 at 6:11pm

If you go to the top of the page, you’ll see this? This box contains tons of info? 

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Permalink Reply by BrianQ. on November 28, 2022 at 6:43pm

People add a truss rod in a cbg for the sake of keeping the neck from bowing too much? If you’re not building a full size 4 string Bass or a 6 string Guitar, on a 3string, I haven’t had the use for it yet?

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Permalink Reply by Korrigan on November 29, 2022 at 12:36am

I built a series of four 4-stringer for personal use. They all have truss rods to combat seasonal humidity changes here in Michigan, allowing me to always obtain the low action I prefer for my playing style. 

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Permalink Reply by Taffy Evans on November 29, 2022 at 11:28pm

Hi again, I tried BrianQ's suggestion [search] and found the previous post. I do not know if this is what one does to show it here. If not I tried.
Good luck Taff

https://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/truss-rods-needed?comme...

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Permalink Reply by Engblom on November 30, 2022 at 12:25am

There is one thing I wonder: if one does not have a router, could one make laminated neck and while gluing one would put the rod/bar between the wood pieces to get a tight fit?

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Permalink Reply by Taffy Evans on November 30, 2022 at 1:29am

Hi, if on a 3-4 string you can use three laminations and make the middle one of a hardwood, that would have the neck resist string tension. With a six string I would recommend a metal bar fitted as you suggest.
Taff

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