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Old 03-13-2023, 09:01 PM
FLGuitar FLGuitar is offline
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Default Truss Rod adjustment video recommendations

Looking for recommendations regarding proper truss rod adjustments. Is there a certain # of exact turns per string gauge change or small turns until
Proper action is achieved per the specific guitar?
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Old 03-14-2023, 07:01 AM
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Not a real science to this. Go slow is the general rule. I've often heard 1/8 of a turn at a time, checking the relief after each turn.

Some say it takes time (ie., overnight) for the rod to move the wood...some say it happens right away. Stay with the general rule and you should be fine.
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Old 03-18-2023, 01:56 PM
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Also, truss rod adjustments should not be your method of adjusting the action. It is used to set relief only.. Change in action IS a slight side effect.
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