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How long is the rod and what will it be used for? Naturally, longer rods are more apt to show the bend as you describe. You won't know if that bend relates to the spline until you test it. I have read quite a bit about splines and guide alignment and have found it doesn't have the affect on performance as many think. I still try and build with the spline in mind, but if there is an axis that is straighter, which will be the case with the blank you describe, then I will build on that axis assuming I am happy with it's performance. I will tape the guides on and do a deflection test and then cast the rod. As Back Beach mentioned, I avoid building on blanks like the one you have when building for someone, but I don't hesitate to build them for myself assuming it doesn't affect the rods performance. The only way to know if it's right or wrong is to tape guides on and test it out!
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