MarkL Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Switched from 12ga to 10ga, strings are now closer to frets after sitting a few days. Which way on the truss rod? I just want to get rid of the A string slight buzz at the 7-9 fret. otherwise it plays awesome with the 10ga strings. Don't think it will take much but want to make sure I'm going the right direction. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Clockwise. Gently 1/8th turns ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Loosen the truss rod nut (lefty loosey, righty tighty). This will allow the lighter string tension to pull the neck back up. The truss rod tension works against the string tension, The strings pull up and the truss rod pulls down. Do all adjustments with the strings slightly unwound to relieve the strain on the truss rod nut and threads, turn the nut no more than a quarter turn at a time, retune and check your action. Repeat with slight adjustments as needed, it usually takes a couple on times to get it just where you want it to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 ooops . Larry's correct ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Clockwise. Gently 1/8th turns ... AXE, would you like to re-read the question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 I do the same as Larry except I dont loosen the tension on the strings... I make very little adjustments then let the guitar settle then adjust again. Flight959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkL Posted March 20, 2009 Author Share Posted March 20, 2009 Thanks, You guys Rock !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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