What is this part for?

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-con...8-P1150418.JPG

Truss rod cover.

Thanks

But what is it and where does that go?

Hi, where the nut adjoins the headstock you will see a small cavity with a metal truss rod. It covers that hole.

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 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

oh thanks sooooo much i would have just left that off so thank you

This little fella.
http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-con...0954253910.jpg

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

Gigi - put it on - Gavmeister found out it was the difference between getting a Guitar of the Month and missing out :) .

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/<\\/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-con...8-P1150418.JPG

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

I agree Gav , I think it's a Pit Bull key ring . Is it engraved?

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/<\\/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?

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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.

I call em Gavmiester covers...... :)

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 !

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Quote from wokkaboy on September 18, 2014, 14:28
Little bit thick for a plectrum Gav !

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

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/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from Fretworn on September 19, 2014, 11:15

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

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

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


http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-con...hvj1-image.jpg

Back on topic:
I'm pretty certain it's a plastic merkin ;)

Lawry, if playing bass with a pick was good enough for Phil Lynott, its good enough for me.