Truss Rod

The patented truss rod is exposed flush to the rear surface of the neck and is easily accessible for instant straightening adjustments without removing any parts. This 2-foot long, 1/4 inch square, black stainless steel truss (patent number 4,953,435) will pull or push from the rear, compressing or expanding the underside of the neck. One or two twists of the truss nut (shown in the picture) under the belt-hook using the curved accessory wrench will alter the fretboard profile, removing any bow if tightened, or any arch if loosened.

It acts as a stable counterforce to the pull of the strings, and is preset straight before shipment. Any later adjustments to fine-tune the playing action should be made here at the truss, as a straightened neck will usually bring all the other adjustments of the original setup back into line.