Truss rod cover

stub New Member Posts: 32	Truss rod cover Jul 21, 2019 9:13:03 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stub on Jul 21, 2019 9:13:03 GMT -5 Hi All, I am looking for a truss rod cover for a beautiful FG-160E. From what I can see online they are the typical 3 screw tall bell shape tortoise shell double ply with white back. Anyone have one? Stu

CTGull Administrator Vintage YamaNut Posts: 3,266	Truss rod cover Jul 21, 2019 10:52:11 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CTGull on Jul 21, 2019 10:52:11 GMT -5 Unfortunately, spare parts for 45 year old guitars are hard to come by.

stub New Member Posts: 32	Truss rod cover Jul 21, 2019 11:06:03 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stub on Jul 21, 2019 11:06:03 GMT -5 Any recommendations for a suitable alternative?

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I'm not finding anything even close to the right hole spacing. You'd have to have one custom made by a place that does engraving, or make one out of plastic or wood.

BUT!!! I did find some on Reverb & eBay!

Offer $30 and see what happens.
reverb.com/item/24573829-vintage-yamaha-tortoise-truss-rod-cover

www.ebay.com/itm/Original-FG-160-Yamaha-Truss-Rod-Cover/283552701838

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stub New Member Posts: 32	Truss rod cover Jul 21, 2019 20:48:48 GMT -5 via mobile CTGull likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stub on Jul 21, 2019 20:48:48 GMT -5 That’s almost more than I paid for the guitar!

CTGull Administrator Vintage YamaNut Posts: 3,266	Truss rod cover Jul 21, 2019 21:45:19 GMT -5 via mobile dutch likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CTGull on Jul 21, 2019 21:45:19 GMT -5 Jul 21, 2019 20:48:48 GMT -5 stub said: That’s almost more than I paid for the guitar! Wow!! You got a bargain!

dutch New Member Posts: 8	Truss rod cover Jul 24, 2019 13:10:38 GMT -5 CTGull likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dutch on Jul 24, 2019 13:10:38 GMT -5 Should be possible to make one yourself from a piece of wood. Or find some wood finish plastic. It's a very simple shape.

CTGull Administrator Vintage YamaNut Posts: 3,266	Truss rod cover Jul 24, 2019 13:23:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CTGull on Jul 24, 2019 13:23:45 GMT -5 Jul 24, 2019 13:10:38 GMT -5 dutch said: Should be possible to make one yourself from a piece of wood. Or find some wood finish plastic. It's a very simple shape. When I have some free time, I could make a CAD drawing of it.

stub New Member Posts: 32	Truss rod cover Jul 24, 2019 21:00:34 GMT -5 via mobile CTGull likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stub on Jul 24, 2019 21:00:34 GMT -5 I’ve got an old pickguard that I can harvest, I’ll give it go. If you have the dimensions that would be great. Thanks.

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Truss rod cover Jul 26, 2019 5:36:09 GMT -5

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I finally measured and made a drawing of a FG-160 truss rod cover. As a picture and an attachment.

It's also used on the FG-170, 200, 240, 260, 280, some 300, and 360. This cover was used in later 1972 to early 1975.

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Truss Rod Cover - FG-160 170 200.PDF (33.85 KB)

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stub New Member Posts: 32	Truss rod cover Aug 3, 2019 7:39:43 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by stub on Aug 3, 2019 7:39:43 GMT -5 Thanks for the detailed drawing. I bit the bullet and found an original one on Reverb.

garyp New Member Posts: 7	Truss rod cover Feb 3, 2021 13:57:59 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by garyp on Feb 3, 2021 13:57:59 GMT -5 HI: Any chance you have a drawing for a 1970 FG 180 TRC ? Thanks Gary

CTGull Administrator Vintage YamaNut Posts: 3,266	Truss rod cover Feb 3, 2021 18:17:21 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by CTGull on Feb 3, 2021 18:17:21 GMT -5 Feb 3, 2021 13:57:59 GMT -5 garyp said: HI: Any chance you have a drawing for a 1970 FG 180 TRC ? Thanks Gary I made a 3D model of it but I haven't made a drawing. I might be able to get to that tomorrow.

garyp New Member Posts: 7	Truss rod cover Feb 4, 2021 8:04:30 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by garyp on Feb 4, 2021 8:04:30 GMT -5 Thank you: I think I can have one made from aluminum. Regards Gary

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Feb 4, 2021 8:04:30 GMT -5 garyp said:

Thank you:

I think I can have one made from aluminum.

Regards
Gary

What kind of file do you need to have it machined?

Here's a PDF with dimensions and artwork. Truss Rod Cover Red Label.PDF (42.78 KB)

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