truss rod rattle in Epiphone SG

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elwoody
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truss rod rattle in Epiphone SG

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OK I know this sounds weird but I'm certain I have a rattle(harmonic with certain chords). It is my first guitar with a 2way truss rod. I can tap on the back of the neck and hear it rattle . What can I do short of removing the fretboard???

Thanks for comments and suggestions,

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Re: truss rod rattle in Epiphone SG

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Have you checked the adjustment? Most two way rods can rattle if they are in "neutral" and have no tension on them even though relief is correct. This can be corrected usually by adjusting the rod slightly one way or the other to put some tension on the system without effecting relief.
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Re: truss rod rattle in Epiphone SG

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also check your tuners. Sometimes a loose on will do the same thing. I agree a neutral truss rod may also do it. Keep us posted
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