Does the Sept 1, 1984 truss rod rule apply the C Series?

[kylek350]

I (luckily) have never had to perform truss rod surgery on a Rickenbacker, so I was wondering if anyone out there could tell me whether the C Series is so accurate that Rickenbacker decided to use the old style truss rod.

The Rickenbacker manual famously explains that instruments made prior to September 1, 1984 must have their truss rods adjusted manually, i.e. nuts loosened, neck held in position, and then nuts tightened.

Is this necessary on the C Series or is it safe to adjust the truss rod nuts under tension (instrument in tune)? I'd like to combine my laziness with my desire to keep my fingerboard attached.

[antipodean]

C-series instruments use the same truss rods as current non-RI instruments.

[kylek350]

Thanks, Evan! That's exactly what I wanted to hear. I love how Roger McGuinn so casually tackles truss rod adjustment in his DVD, so I'm happy knowing that I don't have to get out clamps, pads, and or helpers to adjust my C Series necks!