True Historic CAB Bell Truss Rod Cover for Gibson® Guitars

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$30.28
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Gibson® first introduced adjustable truss rods in 1921, invented by Ted McHugh, their factory manager. Early truss rod covers were simple, narrow plates. By the mid 1930s , Gibson® standardized the bell shaped cover you recognize today. Through the 1940s and 1950s, nearly every Gibson® guitar carried this small but iconic detail. The design has remained essentially unchanged for decades and has become an industry standard.

 

Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB) is an old-school bio-plastic prized for its durability, flexibility and natural aging properties. Unlike many modern plastics, it develops character over time, making it a favorite material among restorers, collectors and builders seeking period-correct components.

 

The Norlin® True Historic Series represents hardware exactly as it would have appeared on a new Gibson® guitar hanging on a music store wall in the 1950s and 1960s. Vintage-correct shape and dimensions were reverse engineered from an authentic 1959 Gibson® Les Paul®, ensuring an exceptionally accurate reproduction of one of the most iconic truss rod covers ever produced.

 

Individual Norlin® true historic bell truss rod cover for Gibson® guitars. Does not include mounting hardware. Compatible with Heritage® and Jimmy Wallace Guitars®.

 

  • Base Material: Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
  • Country of Manufacture: Made in USA
  • Mounting Hole Distance: 52mm
  • Orientation: Right-Handed & Left-Handed

 

Available in:

  • Genuine Abalone w/ Contemporary Routing
    • SKU: DM008
  • Genuine Mother of Pearl w/ Vintage Routing
    • SKU: MOPTRC
  • Historic CAB (Black/White) w/ Historic Routing
    • SKU: TE2013
  • Maple Wood w/ Contemporary Routing
    • SKU: DM006
  • Vintage Acrylic (Black/White) w/ Contemporary Routing
    • SKU: F4007

 

** MATCHING HARDWARE **

 

Truss Rod Cover Mounting Screws

  • Gold
    • SKU: 1824G
  • Nickel
    • SKU: 1824N

 

Norlin® is the historic brand you’ve trusted since 1969. Specializing in replacement guitar parts to repair and refurbish vintage classics. We’re proud to usher in a new Norlin® era.'

 

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