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Double Action Truss Rod Question?
Is it common to have a double action truss rod tightened counter clockwise in order to bow the neck upwards?
The reason I ask is because on my Seagull Maritime mini jumbo I was getting some fret buzz on about the 4th to 7th fret especially on the B and high E. Relief measures at .004 so I thought I needed to give the neck a little more bow. In order to do that, the rod was starting to tighten while turning counter clockwise. It helped the buzz but you would think the rod should be counter acting the pull of the strings and would need to be turned clockwise? On that note, I do have this guitar tuned to DADGAD with 11's on it. Would that have anything to do with it?
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I sent you a PM on how truss rod works and is made
Steve
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Why not share with everyone
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It's pretty simple. Turning the nut clockwise shortens the threaded side of the truss rod which is UNDER the solid bar of the truss rod, thereby DECREASING the bow of the neck caused by the tension of the strings. Turning the nut counterclockwise increases the length of the threaded rod which allows the neck to bow more (ie gives it more relief)
...and yes, .011's and detuned tuning causes the strings to have less tension, which in turn causes the neck to have LESS relief
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disclaimer I don't know anything, everything I say is a guess, estimate, hearsay, or opinion. For your safety, don't assume anything I say is a fact. Research Last edited by LeightonBankes; 03-19-2018 at 11:15 AM. Reason: more info |
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Forum rules, you are not allowed to link to your commercial website unless you are sponsor, I was informed said situation from a moderator previously on a link I provided on how to do something, as I was unaware of the rules and as I am now aware, I stick to them.
Steve
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