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Anybody like the new LMI truss rods that can be adjusted with 3 different tools?

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Steve Sollod (pronounced sorta like "Solid")
www.swiftcreekguitars.com

I didn't notice that option the last time I ordered a two way LMI truss rod in May. Maybe it's a pretty new feature?

It seems like making it possible to use all three types of tools for an acoustic guitar would require a bigger hole through the upper face brace than I would want to consider drilling there. I guess you could make the brace taller to compensate though. I could see the 1/4" driver being a nice option if you could get it to the truss rod nut. I have my doubts about how usable the screw driver slot would be.

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Once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right - Robert Hunter

Jay - that's why I asked... I have run out of my Allied Lutherie rods and need to get some more. Also, I need one for the cs-336 I'm working on. This will be the first rod I intstall with adjustment at the headstock. I had the same thought that it might require a larger access hole, which would not be good for headstock adjustment. Looks like Allied has changed thier rod... Would the LMI rod be suitable for the headstock adjustment or otherwise...?

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Steve Sollod (pronounced sorta like "Solid")
www.swiftcreekguitars.com

...I meant the conventional LMI rod that is not 3 way adjustable...

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Steve Sollod (pronounced sorta like "Solid")
www.swiftcreekguitars.com