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GiGimunro
18-09-2014, 08:35 AM
Hey

Can anyone tell me what this piece is for on my IB-1 kit

A pic is attached


Thanks
GiGi Munro
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/81958-P1150418.JPG

WeirdBits
18-09-2014, 09:01 AM
Truss rod cover.

GiGimunro
18-09-2014, 10:08 AM
Thanks

But what is it and where does that go?

lawry
18-09-2014, 10:25 AM
Hi, where the nut adjoins the headstock you will see a small cavity with a metal truss rod. It covers that hole.

WeirdBits
18-09-2014, 10:42 AM
As Lawry said, the truss rod is a tension bar that runs down the inside of the neck to counteract string tension, and allows you to adjust the curve of the neck. You make adjustments to the truss rod via the access hole in the headstock just beside the 'nut' (don't adjust it without getting advice first). The 'truss rod cover' covers that access hole.

As you're building an IB-1, here's an image from Pablo's great IB-1 (http://www.pitbullguitars.com/community/?mingleforumaction=viewtopic&t=1365#postid-26054) that shows the custom truss rod cover he added instead of using the stock one like in the image you posted.
http://i.imgur.com/HSN1wJth.jpg

GiGimunro
18-09-2014, 10:42 AM
oh thanks sooooo much i would have just left that off so thank you

pablopepper
18-09-2014, 10:48 AM
This little fella.
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/s2th8-PicsArt_1410954253910.jpg

Edit: Beaten to it! I modified the shape of the headstock too. :)

Brendan
18-09-2014, 11:57 AM
Gigi - put it on - Gavmeister found out it was the difference between getting a Guitar of the Month and missing out :) .

Gavin1393
18-09-2014, 12:05 PM
/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from GiGimunro on September 17, 2014, 17:35
Hey

Can anyone tell me what this piece is for on my IB-1 kit

A pic is attached


Thanks
GiGi Munro
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/81958-P1150418.JPG

I am with GiGi on this, what the heck is that thing!!!!!!!!??????

jarrod
18-09-2014, 12:32 PM
I agree Gav , I think it's a Pit Bull key ring . Is it engraved?

Gavin1393
18-09-2014, 03:29 PM
/<\\/p>[/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/]<\\/p>/Quote from jarrod on September 17, 2014, 21:32
I agree Gav , I think it's a Pit Bull key ring . Is it engraved?

Dang, I didn't figure it was a key ring - been collecting them and using them as Plectrums, and a bit uncomfortable they are too.

dingobass
18-09-2014, 10:13 PM
I call em Gavmiester covers...... :)

wokkaboy
19-09-2014, 05:28 AM
HAHA Gavmeister is still dark he lost a GOTM because of a bloody truss rod cover not being fitted.
Little bit thick for a plectrum Gav !

Fretworn
20-09-2014, 02:15 AM
Quote from wokkaboy on September 18, 2014, 14:28
Little bit thick for a plectrum Gav !

I used to use 2mm thick picks to play bass.

lawry
20-09-2014, 06:35 AM
/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from Fretworn on September 19, 2014, 11:15

/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from wokkaboy on September 18, 2014, 14:28
Little bit thick for a plectrum Gav !

I used to use 2mm thick picks to play bass.

Now, now, Fretty. Don't forget rule #6


http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/4hvj1-image.jpg

maxaxe
20-09-2014, 08:25 AM
Back on topic:
I'm pretty certain it's a plastic merkin ;)

Fretworn
20-09-2014, 09:13 PM
Lawry, if playing bass with a pick was good enough for Phil Lynott, its good enough for me.