Just be careful to not overdo it and damage the neck. The East Indian rosewood-grained laminate (HPL) back and sides give it a rich look, paired with a solid Sitka spruce top. Like many of Martin’s famous dreadnought guitars, the Custom D Classic Mahogany Dreadnought has all the punch and volume that players have come to expect from the world-famous Martin Guitar Co. This tool is long enough to reach, easy to insert into the hex key socket, and most importantly it's the right size. That’s what everyone in the guitar world calls it; the ‘square tube’. The 2001 DX-1 's were just incredible sounding and had a one piece Mahogany neck and in terms of sound/tone/resonance was a level above the 2004 which had the Stratobond laminated neck. $239.99 New. Back to Top. I need to adjust it very slightly, but the groove for the truss rod is very far back into the neck. The truss rod is used to counteract the tension of the strings on Martin acoustics. Maybe someone can enlighten us on why Martin chooses to make our lives a little harder? $5.99 $ 5. If a wrench was supplied with your guitar when you bought it, use that. 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Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. When I went to adjust the rod using the allen wrench that came with my '01 Custom (hybrid A frame top), I used the … ... You'll need to adjust the truss rod inside the neck in order to compensate for this higher tension. The DX1 dreadnought acoustic blends the tonal character and volume of a solid spruce soundboard with the consistency, durability and reflectivity of a … Oh yes, I do have an opinion. Now the adjustable rod is a standard feature of Martin (and most other) steel string guitars. When a guitar experiences temperature and humidity swings, such as when seasons change, it can develop a slight bow in the neck that results in a guitar that plays buzzy or is suddenly much harder to fret. FREE Shipping on orders over $25 shipped by Amazon. General Acoustic Guitar and Amplification Discussion. A true Martin expert could answer this better than me but all Martins made since the 80's (I think) have an adjustable truss rod. this is the tool you need...............it is 5 inches long......... it's crazy that 2 or 3 shops all said your truss rod is missing. it does in fact have a truss rod, after 2006 they are deep in the hole, you need a 5 inch wrench to get to it. Acoustic Guitar Parts at stewmac.com, your #1 source for luthier tools and supplies, guitar parts, and instrument hardware. I don't think martin have a UK contact number, and I'd rather just ask anyone who has purchased a DX1 in the last year or two, rather than make a long distance call! The ergonomic handle provides extra length, comfort and control, making turning easier. I've got a Martin DX1AE acoustic, with the truss rod adjustment way up inside the soundhole, through a long tunnel, and up inside the neck. With a little experience, you can adjust the relief on a Martin acoustic guitar. Around 1985, Martin finally started using an adjustable rod, which can be reached through the soundhole for adjustment: The adjustable rod allowed Martin to make their necks a bit slimmer to meet popular requests.

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