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Truss Rod Adjustment After Chaning String Gauge

Plutoniummatt View Member Profile	Feb 1 2008, 09:15 PM
Feb 1 2008, 09:15 PM	GMC:er Posts: 12 Joined: 9-January 08	hey all, after having played for a while, i decided i wanted to change from 10-46 to 11-52 strings, but the difference in tension is quite alot so that I've noticed when i tune 11-52's into standard...and looking down the neck i see it seems to be bowing slightly....so i might need to do some truss rod adjustments... my question is, how do I know when to stop tightening the truss rod? because ive done about 1/2 turn already and it didnt make too much of a difference but im uite hessitant to continue because i really dont want to break my guitar and also. will it do any sort of harm to my guitar if I just leave the neck bowed instead of straight? any help would be apprieciated. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

skennington View Member Profile	Feb 1 2008, 09:31 PM
Feb 1 2008, 09:31 PM	Learning Roadie - Never Give Up - Moderator Posts: 7.461 Joined: 25-November 07 From: Charlotte,NC USA	QUOTE (Plutoniummatt @ Feb 1 2008, 03:15 PM) hey all, after having played for a while, i decided i wanted to change from 10-46 to 11-52 strings, but the difference in tension is quite alot so that I've noticed when i tune 11-52's into standard...and looking down the neck i see it seems to be bowing slightly....so i might need to do some truss rod adjustments... my question is, how do I know when to stop tightening the truss rod? because ive done about 1/2 turn already and it didnt make too much of a difference but im uite hessitant to continue because i really dont want to break my guitar and also. will it do any sort of harm to my guitar if I just leave the neck bowed instead of straight? any help would be apprieciated. Wow man 1/2 turn, that's quite alot. I would'nt turn it anymore. Take to a local shop and have them adjust it. Better yet, I would just by another set of strings from them and ask would they do a setup with that gage. The truss rod is really the only thing I won't mess with on my guitars. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- *Show Off The Lessons You Have Learned Here On The REC Board And Receive Valuable Feedback from Our Instructors!* *Check Out The Virtual Bands* *Want To Join One, Or Maybe Form Your Own?*

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Feb 1 2008, 10:22 PM
Feb 1 2008, 10:22 PM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	I agree 1/2 times is a LOT. Take it to the repair shop now, to avoid any permanent bowness of the neck. Next time do it in SMALL increments, putting your guitar neck to rest and settle between repeated attempts. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE - Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :)

Muris Varajic View Member Profile	Feb 2 2008, 01:04 PM
Feb 2 2008, 01:04 PM	Instructor Posts: 15.459 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Sarajevo,Bosnia	Right,do SMALL turn and WAIT for about 5-20mins to see results(depends of guitar and rod). 1/2 is surely too much You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Youtube MySpace Website Album "Let It Out" on iTunes and CD Baby Check out my video lessons and instructor board! The Pianist tune is progress,check it out! "ok.. it is great.. :P have you myspace? Can i to personalize this for you guy?"

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