FlexStrong Dual-Action Bass Truss Rods

SKU: PTRFSB
PID: 67438101

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  • Regular price $ 46.00
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As of 8/15/22 the spoke nut adjustment tool is not included but available as an add-on for an additional $2.00.
DISCOUNT CODES WILL NOT BE HONORED FOR TRUSS ROD PURCHASES.
WE CAN ONLY OFFER 6 AND 12 PIECE DISCOUNTS. 

 

Designed and manufactured in Healdsburg, California by Mike Gutsch Guitars, exclusively for Allied Lutherie!

Features of this new rod include:

  • all stainless steel construction
  • simple dual-action design that allows for smooth, fine adjustment (but not so fine that you risk bottoming out the threads or being overly tedious to adjust)
  • adjustment rod spins freely within anti-vibration tubing so rod can never bind up inside the neck in either direction
  • end blocks are a full 1" long, providing both a large footprint (less likely to compress into softer woods) and a huge braze joint
  • induction-brazed for superior strength, reliability and consistency
  • electro-cleaned and passivated for ultimate corrosion resistance and neat look

Spoke Nut Upgrade - Low profile spoke nut has a 0.5" diameter. Spoke wrench sold separately ($2.00), select wrench option above.

Custom Lengths - We can cut rods to any custom length under 17-3/4 inches! To order rods in a custom length, select the part number for 'custom length rods' and place your order. Either specify the custom length in the order notes or please contact us to let us know what size you would like. Please specify the overall total length, including the nut, which adds an additional 3/4" to the rod overall. 

T-Rod Upgrade - Our FlexStrong T-Rod allows you to carve a thin neck without being concerned about the rod pushing through it when under tension. The 1/8" deep cross support bears the load at the nut end. We can place the support at either end of the rod to work with both designs that require adjustment at the peghead as well as the soundhole/heel end. Add your preference in the notes when placing your order. 

Truss Rod Installation - These truss rods should be installed flat side facing the fingerboard (round rod at bottom of slot). Our installation procedure goes like this: Mill a 1/4" wide, flat bottom slot in the neck that is at least .375" deep. Put the rod in the slot with no glue. Glue fretboard on. Viola! 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Lengths listed are the OVERALL LENGTH of the entire truss rod. 

Truss rods are made to order and in some cases are drop shipped. Please allow 2 to 4 business days for them to ship. Get in touch if you need to rush the order and we will do our best to accommodate you. 

    Part No. Description Price Ea. 6 - 11 12 + 100+
    PTRFSB Bass, 22-1/2" (Grey) $46.00 $44.00 $42.00 Call
    PTRFSBC Your Custom Length, More Than 17-3/4" $52.00 $50.00 $48.00 Call

     

     

    NOTE: We do test the rods to over 35 inch pounds before we send them out. We are confident in our tests but if you feel the need to test the rods before installation, a testing device like the one that you see above, which keeps both rods from separating, is required. Make sure that you rotate the nut and not pry it when testing (or when adjusting). In developing these rods we did put them through a series of tests that put the rods under much more stress than what they would ever experience in a guitar and none were broken! While we are very convinced of the strength and durability of our rods, if one does break in the neck, all we can do is replace the rod; we cannot compensate for more than that.