Next Gen Parts NG-GPTR-CR460-59 Carbon-Fiber Neck Rod 460 × 4.74 × 9.5 mm

Best for

Custom electric-guitar, banjo or similar mid-length neck construction where the builder has engineered a channel and reinforcement scheme for one or more 460 × 4.74 × 9.5 mm carbon-fiber rods.

Who should skip

Skip it as a drop-in repair, adjustable neck-relief mechanism, or universal truss-rod replacement, and when channel geometry, remaining wood thickness, orientation, adhesive or composite-working controls have not been designed.

Watchouts

This is passive carbon-fiber reinforcement, not an adjustable truss rod. Routing or lamination is irreversible. Do not infer a universal channel, orientation, adhesive or rod count from the stock dimensions. Control carbon-composite dust and use appropriate PPE/extraction if the rod is cut, routed or sanded. No GTIN is published.

Likely add-ons

• builder-specified compatible adhesive
• precision measuring and channel-routing tools
• dust extraction and suitable personal protective equipment if cutting, routing or sanding composite
• experienced instrument builder or repair technician

Verify before buying

• Does the neck design call for a 460 mm reinforcement rod?
• Can the neck safely accommodate a 4.74 × 9.5 mm channel while preserving required wood thickness?
• How will the rod coexist with the truss rod and other hardware?
• Which face orientation and rod count does the structural design require?
• Which compatible adhesive and cure process will be used?