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  • Broken Truss rod?

    Well, I'm playing a little today, and I notice a clanking type sound in the neck when I'm pulling the trem back and forth. I'm hoping for something other than what I think it is. Anyone?

  • #2
    well, after de-string, check-up, restring, goofing with it a bunch, I'm leaning toward this damn licensed floyd as the noise maker... scary night for me... sheesh.

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    • #3
      I once had a creaking/clanking sound on one of my floyded guitars whenever I did a divebomb or big pullup. Thought it was the trussrod, but after checking everything it turned out to be a loose locknut. The mounting screws were about 1/2 turn loose and it was letting the nut move slightly back & forth with the changing string tension. Luckily I caught it right away & the screw holes didn't get stripped or wallowed out from the movement. I hate to say it, but this was on a brand spankin' new custom Charvel. You might want to check & see if that's what's going on.

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      • #4
        You were RIGHT! I kept on dicking with it, and couldn't really place it until I accidentally had my finger on the top lock nut and it slipped. Thank god. Well, it's fixed for now...

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        • #5
          Cool! Hope it stays put for you. Mine's been fine.

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          • #6
            I`ve got the same problem ...
            Cold Hollow Machinery

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            • #7
              Problem with those screwholes is that they're not really deep enough to put a toothpick or something if they strip.....

              I use carpet tape (the kind with strong adhesive on both sides) in addition to the screws. It's really thin and won't shim the nut too high. + it's almost strong enough to do the job by itself =)
              "It wasn't the world being round that agitated people, but that the world wasn't flat. [ ... ]
              The truth will seem utterly preposterous, and its speaker, a raving lunatic."

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