Jump to content
Why become a member? ×

Truss Rod Adjustment


Hobbayne
 Share

Recommended Posts

In addition, take your time, small adjustments.  In all the basses and guitars I have owned (too many) I had never worried about small adjustments and taking time.  I had never had any problems, truss rods did what they should, instruments set up well.. Now I have an expensive quality bass (£4 figures) where the truss rod has compressed the wood and lifted the fingerboard.  Lesson learned after 45 years!   Bass is now in dry dock.

Edited by 3below
  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

11 hours ago, Hobbayne said:

Need to tweak my rod a bit as I have some upward bowing on my MIM P bass.

Do you guys always slacken the strings off first before making any adjustments?

 

If I'm loosening it, I don't bother. If I'm tightening it... it depends. If it feels tight I do, if it doesn't I don't. Most adjustments are very minor so it doesn't seem to matter much... but the safest would be to loosen up the strings if tightening the truss rod.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

On 5/11/2018 at 11:09, Hobbayne said:

Need to tweak my rod a bit as I have some upward bowing on my MIM P bass.

Do you guys always slacken the strings off first before making any adjustments?

I generally brace the body between my knees and pull the head back, thus taking the strain off the truss rod/nut, make the adjustment and let go of the head. The bass goes pretty well back into tune though obviously needs minor tweaks.

Never (yet) had a problem doing it this way.

 

Edited by Count Bassy
  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 2 weeks later...
On 13/05/2018 at 01:12, Count Bassy said:

I generally brace the body between my knees and pull the head back, thus taking the strain off the truss rod/nut, make the adjustment and let go of the head. The bass goes pretty well back into tune though obviously needs minor tweaks.

Never (yet) had a problem doing it this way.

 

I've been doing this for years too. Zero problems so far. Just creates some relief over the Rod allowing smooth rotation. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

 Share

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...