Guitar construction

2	What is a 'truss rod'? Is it something I should wear when playing my guitar? guitar asked 09 Nov '10, 09:20 steve zodiac 1.3k●11●26●49 accept rate: 8%

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A truss rod is a metal rod that is found inside the neck of your guitar. It is used to bend the neck ever so slightly, should it ever not be straight. The neck can bend over time from humidity, heat, cold, and anything else that could warp wood.

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