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Gear Discussion Forums => Bill's Shop: Projects, Mods & Repairs => Topic started by: shadowcastaz on January 21, 2025, 10:36:59 AM

Title: GIBBY Long scale bass replacement truss rod recommendaions
Post by: shadowcastaz on January 21, 2025, 10:36:59 AM
I have to replace a broken truss rod in a Gibby Bass. Before I pry is there a recommendation using OEM or one of the double TR's or titanium. Thank you.M
Title: Re: GIBBY Long scale bass replacement truss rod recommendaions
Post by: Dave W on January 21, 2025, 10:27:05 PM
AFAIK Gibson doesn't offer OEM replacements for bass. Wouldn't hurt to ask. Stew-Mac offers a Traditional Truss Rod Kit (https://www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/materials/truss-rods/adjustable-truss-rods/traditional-truss-rod-kit/)

I don't know of any double truss rods that would fit without modification.
Title: Re: GIBBY Long scale bass replacement truss rod recommendaions
Post by: shadowcastaz on January 22, 2025, 09:46:01 AM
Thank You,M
Title: Re: GIBBY Long scale bass replacement truss rod recommendaions
Post by: Basvarken on January 22, 2025, 10:01:19 AM
Since you need to remove the fretboard you can choose whichever truss rod you like. But like Dave points out; it may involve some modification to the slot.
Title: Re: GIBBY Long scale bass replacement truss rod recommendaions
Post by: godofthunder on January 25, 2025, 10:00:39 AM
Have you given thought to the Stew Mac truss rod rescue kit? It's a very simple procedure that works great on Gibson truss rods.
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