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    5 months ago

    Not manufacturing defects. They correct the natural tendency of wood to change shape with temperature and humidity.

    Kay and other companies used stiff bars of non-adjustable steel in the neck to keep them from warping, but results were mixed.

    Truss rods let you fix and adjust to different climates and conditions.