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truss rod trouble

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Hi, I'm new to the forum and am currently working on my first build, a Blues Creek hd-28. I just dropped the dove-tail joint to what I presume is its final depth- it is flush with the top of the body. My problem seems to be that the truss rod is not deep enough. It is not below the guitar top and I it seems that I will not be able to get adjusting nut on when the neck is finally glued on.
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do you have a 1 way or 2 way. The truss rod should be accessible. I have not seen this happen yet but there is always the first time. Can you post a picture ? I am sure the solution will be rather simple once we see the problem.
1 way rods , it is not uncommon to bend the barrel nut down. Ball socket allen wrenches also help
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I'm sorry, I do not know the difference between a one way or a two way truss rod.
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Here's a picture of a 1-way truss rod. This one is almost square, with a single rounded end that accepts the allen wrench.

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In this picture, on the left side you will see the 2-way truss rod for my other build. Notice how it seems rectangular instead of square.

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I hope this helps.
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Thanks, it is a one way rod.
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Welcome to the forum Chris!
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Here is a picture of the offending truss rod, I hope
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The popsicle brace is in the road , so you need to clear that and your truss rod should be accessible . Use a ball end allen wrench . Martin would cut the top right up to the truss rod brace. You can also bend that barrel nut down to get access.
John Hall
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president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
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Thanks. I can move forward now.
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