Ok, I have my supplys on order for my tenor build. I was thinking of adding a truss rod to the neck. Any ideas on what I need? or where I can get one?
I was thinking of adding an adjustable truss rod. Any info for that?
Look guys - read through threads and posts before asking questions like this. I don't know the exact figure but I think the tension on a uke neck is less than 40lb. If you have the Stewmac kit you've got a piece of quite hard mahogany haven't you? Tried bending it? Go -on - give it a go and see if you can deflect is at all... there's your answer!
I've just read a great article on truss rods on Roger Bucknall's website - fyldeguitars.com. Go read
If you split the neck blank down the centre line...Then reverse the two halves so the grain runs in opposite direction..Then insert a hardwood laminate stripe (rosewood or ebony) like wot i did on this "Banjo uke"..the neck is going nowhere and any other stiffening is futile.