Any "slick" fixes for a stripped Truss Rod?

[TerryD]

No, I'm not joking.  Thanks ahead

[jjasilli]

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Tools/Special_tools_for_Truss_rods/Truss_Rod_Rescue_Kit.html

But, what kind of guitar? Is adjustment made at head or heal of neck?  What more specifically is the problem?

[TerryD]

Ouch!  That rod rescue kit is more than the guitar...though, it's a nice guitar.  It's an L5 copy, so its at the head.  Tightens for a little bit but then slips back.

[jjasilli]

If there's a removable truss rod nut, maybe try a washer or 2 under the nut.  Then there might be enough good thread for the nut to hold.  Or, wrap some string or plumber's tape around the threads for a bit more bite to hold the nut in place.  Maybe a different nut will just happen to hold.

[G._Hoffman]

The Stew-Mac tool is pretty decent.  They sent us one when they first came out - fishing for a review - but it took us a year or two before we needed it.  Its not something you buy if you aren't a professional.  You could try putting on an extra washer or two, but the right half-moon ones can be hard to find.  (I bought about 500 of them from Gibson a few years back, but I'm guessing you don't need that many!)  On the other hand, if the problem is with the nut (usually made of brass or something else softer than the rod itself), and not with the rod, you might be able to get a new nut. 

As usual, I think the best thing to do is bring it to a good repair shop, and go from there.


Gabriel