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Hi,
Since I usually take the neck off, I have to put the guitar back
together.
So once that is done (approx 5-10 minutes) I start to put the sting on,
but usally don't tune at that point.
I just give some tension to each string and tune after 30 minutes.
Sometimes I tune even after the neck and strings are set back on.
Since the tuss rod works like a screw with bolt, the wood can't go
anywhere. So I guess no harm can be done there.
I did this to most of my guitars once or more (depending on whith type
of stings I use and which action I prefer) and I never had a problem
with any of those (Some where real cheap guitars like strat copies, Aria
Diamonds, etc...)
When I take the neck off, I do this by loosenening the four screws a bit
first, then take them out one by one, slowly.
I usually work "crosslike" so one comes out, then the oposite screw (as
in an X)
If you don't feel comfortable with this, take you guitar to a tech and
ask him to adjust the tuss rod when you watch. (the guitar tech of my
local instrument store is a nice guy and he learned me some tricks and
techniques) So I now do most of the work myself, it's cheaper and more
satisfying. (and to think this all started with a faulty factory set
Jazzmaster bridge, most techs are not too familiar with the Fender
Floating trem design or the "rockin bridge")
Kind regards,
Jerry S.
-----Original Message-----
From: trace_luger [mailto:]
Sent: zaterdag 10 januari 2004 5:57
To:
Subject: [SurfGuitar101] Re: Action is too high, any tips?
How long should you let the neck "settle" after an adjustment?
--- In , "Jerry"
<jerry.soetewey@b...> wrote:
> Hi Phillip,
>
> I had the same problem with my CIJ Jazzmaster. I adjusted the
tuss rood
> with a quarter turn or a little les (tightening). This took care of
the
> problem. The 0.11 Flats have a bout two Kg more tension per
string when
> compared to 0.10 roundwounds. (compared a 0.10
roundwound d'Addario to a
> 0.11 d'Addario Flatwound set. They have a diagram of tension
per string
> on the back of their packages)
>
> Tightening the trem spring won't adjust your action, just the
trem. (but
> this could be usefull as well after a string change from round to
flat.
>
> As for the adjustment for the tuss rod
> "Right(y)-Tight(y)/Left(y)-Loose(y)" (Thanks Roland B. for this
phrase))
> Also Check Mr. gearhead.com for DIY tuss rod adjustment.
>
> You will have to unscrew the neck or take it off completely to
adjust
> the tuss rod. (I usually take the neck off, since I find it easier to
> work with the tuss rod) It could be a bit of a trail and error
method to
> find the action that's right for you.
>
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Jerry S.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Landlocked [mailto:thee_surrealist@h...]
> Sent: vrijdag 9 januari 2004 22:13
> To:
> Subject: [SurfGuitar101] Action is too high, any tips?
>
>
> Yes it's another gear question: The action on my CIJ
Jazzmaster is
> too high. It came with 0.10 nicklewounds, and I just installed
0.11
> Flatwounds. I noticed the action rose considerably. Should I
adjust
> the truss rod; tighten or loosen the screw on the trem-lock
system;
> does anyone have any tips?-Phillip
>
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