Yes that is the intention, Georg was it not you that used fence wire on one of your steels to see if it made any difference with cab drop?Are those truss rods supposed to counteract string tension and subsequent wood-bending?
Here's another reason I think this forum is so great."if an idea isn't regarded as completely ridiculous at first, there's no hope for it"
The real bottom line for me at least is FUN FUN FUN and it keeps the retired grey matter well engaged.