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06-23-2018, 07:44 AM
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Standard tuning. Don't force it (let a luthier deal with a sticky truss rod). 1/8th of a turn or less at a time. Take your time between adjustments. Re-check 24 hours later to see if the neck moved further after you stopped.
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06-23-2018, 07:44 AM
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Agreed re leaving it in tune,
but.. if it is a 12 string or bass guitar, I go more gently, dependant on how the truss rod feels when I go to adjust it, I may detune before going any further if it feels heavy and tight. Have repaired many broken truss rods, so knowing how much work is involved, I err on the safe side myself. Steve
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06-23-2018, 08:29 AM
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It's safer to detune, but not necessary if the truss rod is in good condition. I usually use blocks and clamps to flex the neck into the desired relief, then tighten the rod to hold it at that relief.
As Steve says, replacing a truss rod is not a trivial repair, and some designs are more robust than others, so I always err on the side of caution.
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