Until you develop a preference you should stick to as close to the recommendation as possible. There is a general rule of thumb for both acoustic and electric guitars. For an acoustic, the neck relief will be far greater. These measurements are a rough rule of thumb and so the uniqueness of the guitar may change these. In order to adjust the neck relief you need to turn the truss rod. If your measurement is greater then the size of the feeler gauge, you will need to tighten the truss rod.
If it is smaller, loosen it. The amount to turn the truss rod is the tricky part and the result will normally take time. When you make an adjustment, the neck will need time to adjust. Remember the wood itself has to adapt to the change.
This can take a night or two to fully realize. And because there are many different truss rods, be sure to find out what you have and how to properly operate it. And so if you are just getting started, we encourage you to find a good tech. Setting your neck relief will also require you to adjust other things on the guitar.
Many techs have years of experience and are willing to let you watch them perform their service. In many cases they will also teach you a few things you can do to maintain your guitar. So if you perform the neck relief measurement and find its way out, leave it at that and call your technician. Performing the measurement and making the adjustment are very different procedures. Skip to content. On average, acoustic guitars like 8—10 thousandths of an inch of relief, although you may prefer more or less depending on your playing style.
For example, if you play hard-strummed chords mostly in the first position, you may find a little extra neck relief keeps unwanted buzz away. On the other hand, if you have a delicate attack and play all over the neck, you may not need as much relief and could benefit from the consistent feel and lower action of a straight neck. Then, with your thumb, press the string down at the seventh fret a few times and notice how far it moves. This depends on how you play: If you're a light strummer, you only need the minimum amount of relief.
If you strum hard or use a capo, you'll need more relief—a larger gap between the frets and vibrating strings. For a light-to-medium strummer, relief measuring about. This will also help keep the action low. For an aggressive strummer or if you use a capo ,. This will help prevent string rattle and buzzy notes.
Keep in mind that these measurements are the distance from the top of the frets to the bottom of the 6th string. There are several different ways to adjust a truss rod. Some truss rods require a screwdriver; others use an Allen wrench or even a socket wrench. Make sure you have the correct tool for the job! As for my Zombie-Caster, it has.
That's more than necessary for my playing style and explains why the action feels so high. Because I don't play hard or use a capo, I'll adjust the relief to be around.
Sometimes the access for the truss rod is at the heel of the neck. If that's the case, depending on the design, you may have to remove the neck to adjust the rod Fig.
Vintage and vintage-style reissue Fenders, for example, require neck removal. Of course, this means remounting, restringing, and retuning between each adjustment. That's okay—be patient and make small adjustments. It takes time to get this right, but the effort is well worth it. To add relief or fore-bow, turn the wrench counter-clockwise. If the neck needs less relief turn the wrench clockwise.
If you're looking directly at the truss rod nut, you can think "righty-tighty, lefty-loosey. Tip: If the truss rod won't turn smoothly— stop! There could be a problem with it. Remember, never force a truss rod. If you break it, it will cost a fortune to repair and probably trash the neck. If you're not comfortable adjusting your truss rod, consult a qualified repair technician.
Because my Zombie-Caster has. If you carefully follow this procedure, you'll be able to adjust your truss rod and keep your guitar playing its best. Don't be surprised if you have to make this adjustment once or twice a year. The frequency really depends on your climate and how much traveling you do. And if you change string gauge, you'll also want to tweak your truss rod to accommodate the increased or decreased string tension.
Rig Rundowns. Riff Rundowns. Why I Built this. The Big 5. With your free hand, use the feeler gauge to measure the gap between the bottom of the string and the top of the eighth fret the fret wire itself, not the fingerboard , which is where the curvature should be deepest. Repeat this process on the low E string for both guitars and bass guitars. For Fender Stratocaster and Telecaster guitars , the proper size of this gap varies slightly with fingerboard radius:.
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