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Gear Discussion Forums => Gibson Basses => Topic started by: Ken on March 12, 2020, 07:59:18 AM

Title: 2013 Thunderbird truss rod cover screw size?
Post by: Ken on March 12, 2020, 07:59:18 AM

Anyone know the screw size for these?  It's the black flat-headed ones for my TRC cover.  One's gone missing.  I guess I'll need another round of toothpicks in there.  Amazing how quickly the screws won't tighten down anymore.

Title: Re: 2013 Thunderbird truss rod cover screw size?
Post by: uwe on March 12, 2020, 10:26:21 AM

You are applying too much force, son. Alas!, the vigor of youth ...

Most of us here - feeble as we are - have to call their wives for help when unscrewing a TRC.

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Title: Re: 2013 Thunderbird truss rod cover screw size?
Post by: Ken on March 12, 2020, 11:13:19 AM

Hah, I have to adjust my TRC at least a couple of times a year.  I don't think my wife would be too happy, especially if I call her Sharon.

Title: Re: 2013 Thunderbird truss rod cover screw size?
Post by: Pilgrim on March 12, 2020, 11:21:46 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KM2K7sV-K74

Title: Re: 2013 Thunderbird truss rod cover screw size?
Post by: uwe on March 12, 2020, 05:57:44 PM

Quote from: BklynKen on March 12, 2020, 11:13:19 AM

Hah, I have to adjust my TRC at least a couple of times a year.  I don't think my wife would be too happy, especially if I call her Sharon.

Nothing wrong with adjusting a truss rod that often, especially on a younger TBird. Just don't screw so goddamn hard.

The truss rod cover.

Title: Re: 2013 Thunderbird truss rod cover screw size?
Post by: Ken on March 12, 2020, 08:14:04 PM

I don't traditionally go for truss rod covers, but this one is HOT.