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Read more about this adjustment on the truss rod page. Age: 60 Posts: 11,416. 1/ Truss rod in 'flat' (no tension) position 2/ Tightening the truss rod clockwise causes the neck to become increasingly convex (over) = less relief. First, action is not adjusted via the truss rod. J:" %%AI3_Margin:18 -36 -18 8
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I went to tighten to truss rod a bit and noticed that is pretty difficult to turn. First, action is not adjusted via the truss rod. 2 Tightening the truss rod clockwise causes the neck to become increasingly convex (over) = less relief. So... a bit more breathing room, via relief, results in better tone and volume. Electric: Fat strat > Korg PB > TS7 > DS1 > DD-20 > Cube 60 (Fender model), "The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic. %%AI8_CreatorVersion: 10.0
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The amount the rod must be turned will vary according to the type/quality of truss rod and amount of adjustment necessary. Too much relief and a neck feels "mushy" towards the center. If this is your first visit, be sure to
I can't seem to figure it out. Nov 9, 2008 #1. The factory spec for Martin is a maximum of .010". 3/ Tightening the truss rod counter-clockwise causes the neck to become concave (under) = more relief. %%AI3_PaperRect:-18 784 594 -8
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Anonymous. DIY Truss Rod Adjustment. Adjusting the truss rod with the instrument tuned to pitch will allow us to gauge our progress and continue re-checking relief before making further adjustments. Joined: Jul 30, 2005 Location: Montreal, Quebec. Thanks so much! Loosening a truss rod (turning counter-clockwise) adds relief to (decreases tension on) the neck which results in increased (higher) string action height. 5 years ago. A truss rod is an adjustable metal rod that sits inside of the neck, underneath the fingerboard. 1 0 obj
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