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PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 1:23 pm 
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hello, It seems I remember someone offering custom sized truss rods comparable to the newer CFMartin type t way adjustable rods, but I don't remember who it was.
I am wanting a 2 way rod suitable for an approx 21.5 inch scale guitar similar to Martin's size 5.
I appreciate any help,
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 Post subject: custom sized truss rod
PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 7:16 pm 
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Mark Blanchard will make his patented two-way design any length you want. Not cheap at $40 a pop, but they are a thing of beauty and in a class all their own. And ideal when you need a custom length.


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PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 8:41 pm 
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Thank you Tim Mullin; I appreciate your reply and I will contact Mark


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PostPosted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 9:36 am 
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I just had one made for a size 5 from Allied. I believe they are similar to the Blanchard rod although he has a very good reputation.

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I did a size 5 tenor with a 22" scale a couple years ago... The normal Stew Mac 2 way short truss rod fit just fine.... Their rods are pretty short compared to the Martin style.

I would check their measurements before you order a custom rod. There may be a standard model that fits fine.



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 3:39 pm 
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There are some short ones that will work if you want. I wanted a specific type of rod - I'm picky idunno

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 6:27 pm 
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Huh...well custom is relative...I'm sure for guitar necks a custom one can be made...but, IIRC, I once inquired to the possibility of an 8' long one being made for controlling projected warping in hidden doors and didn't get any results...

either way, while the added cost of 'custom' might be burdensome in comparison to stock, you get what you pay for neh?



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 8:25 pm 
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I made a 19" scale guitar and cut down a regular sized truss rod. I welded it at the length I wanted and then cut the rest off. If you could find someone with a welder it is a two minute procedure.

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PostPosted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 9:03 pm 
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Mike_P wrote:
IIRC, I once inquired to the possibility of an 8' long one being made for controlling projected warping in hidden doors and didn't get any results...

simplest thing in the world ... all you need is two short pieces of angle iron screwed to diagonally opposite corners of the door, with a hole drilled in each piece, and a length of 1/4" threaded rod in between, with a nut on either end. It might be more convenient to join two 4' lengths with a connector nut rather rather than cutting 8' out of a 10 feet length.

I have done this a couple of times ... I got the idea from Frank Ford's site.


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PostPosted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 9:49 pm 
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SteveSmith wrote:
There are some short ones that will work if you want. I wanted a specific type of rod - I'm picky idunno

I think you're right to be picky, after all it's hugely difficult to replace.
I used to use the Allied rod that utilizes dual pitch threads in the same way as the Blanchard rod. But Allied have now gone to a different rod design and fabricator, and I wasn't happy with the change. I decided to go directly to Mark. His workmanship is extraordinary, and there is no extra charge for custom lengths.


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