Truss Rod Question

[killdeer43]

Does anyone know (Hans?) the weight that truss rods add to the overall weight of a guitar? Of course, with the double truss rods in 12s, there's something extra to pay for the price of 6 more strings. :wink:

Curious Joe

 

[Dr. Spivey]

Here is a handy dandy steel weight calculator. http://www.dwsteel.com/calculator.asp?m1=2&m2=4&s=2 If you want to get real serious google "steel weight calculator" and you will find others that calculate weight for specific alloys.

 

[killdeer43]

Here is a handy dandy steel weight calculator. http://www.dwsteel.com/calculator.asp?m1=2&m2=4&s=2 If you want to get real serious google "steel weight calculator" and you will find others that calculate weight for specific alloys.

Thanks, Doc.
I don't know that I want to get "real serious" but I would like to know the weight of the truss rods. It seems that I would need to know more specifics (length, width, thickness, diameter, etc.) about any piece whose weight I'm trying to calculate before I could start my calculating. :wink:

Joe

 

[Dr. Spivey]

Well yeah, ok I work with metal everyday and that was kind of a generic answer. So I looked at my guitars, and called my friend Frank who repairs guitars. We estimate the average truss rod to weigh 4 oz +or- 20%. That's my best shot. Frank said he would weigh one at his next opportunity, but he won't remember. :lol:

 

[killdeer43]

I guess we can just wait for a tech-type to stroll by and give us an answer, or maybe I'll just take my D50 apart and measure that puppy myself! :lol:

Thanks,
Joe