[JackB1]

Originally Posted by charles Tauber

The first thing to know is that the answer to all problems is not to adjust the truss rod. The truss rod has exactly one, and only one, specific purpose, which is to adjust/maintain the bow in the neck. It is only one aspect of the setup of a guitar and only one possible cause, of many, setup issues.

Just because the truss rod is the easiest thing to alter doesn't mean that doing so will resolve the issue one has.

I agree. But understanding HOW adjusting the relief effects everything else is also important. I think a good starting point is to get the neck flat so there is no relief and then loosen a little at a time until it's where you want it.