Bullet Truss Rod Nut Install
It turned out that the nut was completely stuck in the truss rod channel.
Bullet truss rod nut install. This fender telecaster came to me with a stripped truss rod nut. In that case the guitar s owner just needs to keep a gripper wrench in the guitar s case and he ll be all set. Before installing the truss rod wrap it with teflon tape to eliminate rattling noises that may occur when the truss rod is in the neutral position in the neck. 1 x 11 32 25 40mm x 8 73mm diameter.
If the neck is too convex strings too close to the fingerboard turn the truss rod nut counter clockwise to allow the string tension to pull more relief into the neck. I have a strat with a asian neck big headstock. The bullet allen nut as introduced by fender for truss rod adjustment at the headstock. 1 8 allen wrench required for adjustment.
If the neck is too concave action too high turn the truss rod nut clockwise to remove excess relief. Would it be easy to remove the trust rod nut it currently has regular style burried about an inch inside the neck from headstock and screw on a fender bullet nut. If this truss rod had a welded on non replaceable nut i could adjust it with the gripper even though i can t remove it. Install the truss rod.
If the neck is too convex strings too close to the fingerboard turn the truss rod nut counter clockwise to allow the string tension to pull more relief into the neck. It just needs that 70 s bullet tip. As you will see it.