New Cutlass Day and some advice please

[Bill S]

Hi all

Firstly, thank you for all your advice in helping me choose my second EBMM guitar. I took delivery of this Cutlass BFR in Malibu Gold today:

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The guitar is gorgeous, but I need to adjust the string height - I have never done this before and I have no idea! There is noticeable buzzing up to about the 7th fret on the E, A and D strings. I do not mind a bit of string buzz, but the action does seem very low. No issue on the higher strings or on any strings higher than the 8th or 9th. I believe I need to turn the truss rod anticlockwise. I tried to use a hex key to do this, but it seemed very stiff, and I did not want to force it.

 

[Fro]

Adjust the truss rod to change neck relief (amount of neck bow).
Adjust saddle height to change the action.

 

[mb99zz]

Congrats on your guitar! Looks great!

Maybe reach out to Music Man and get their advice or find a good guitar tech if you’re not comfortable making the adjustments. It’s been a while since I adjusted the neck on one of my MM guitars, but I seem to recall it taking a little muscle to turn the wheel. It wasn’t super hard though. I also seem to recall that first time I turned it was harder than subsequent turns — but that could be mental.

 

[DrKev]

The short allen wrench makes it feel stiff. And it may also be adjusted quite tight. I like to use a small screw driver that fits in the hole. Longer handle means easier turning. As you'll be loosening, I'm sure it'll be fine even if you need to put a little more effort in than you might think. Feel free to adjust your truss rod to your heart's content. It's easier and safer than making a bacon sandwich. Just do one thing - write down or keep track of each adjustment that you make so you can always go back to where you started.

 

[fogman]

Beautiful!

 

[Astrofreq]

Awesome Cutlass! Congrats!!

 

[johnnyboogie]

Congratulations, very pretty!!

 

[Sweat]

Very Nice congrats, take it to a good set up guy should be easy to get back to factory specs, the one I had was easy to play with no issues

 

[GWDavis28]

Wow congrats nice snag!!!!

Glenn |B)

 

[TripHazard]

Kudos
I’ve had a stiff one (oo-er) and was reluctant to apply too much pressure, but I braved it out and it was fine

 

[Bill S]

The short allen wrench makes it feel stiff. And it may also be adjusted quite tight. I like to use a small screw driver that fits in the hole. Longer handle means easier turning. As you'll be loosening, I'm sure it'll be fine even if you need to put a little more effort in than you might think. Feel free to adjust your truss rod to your heart's content. It's easier and safer than making a bacon sandwich. Just do one thing - write down or keep track of each adjustment that you make so you can always go back to where you started.

Thank you all sorted. Small screwdriver, one and a half holes anti clockwise, done. Any similar tips on bacon sandwiches gratefully received.

 

[GWDavis28]

Thank you all sorted. Small screwdriver, one and a half holes anti clockwise, done. Any similar tips on bacon sandwiches gratefully received.

I bought one ground the point off and keep in with my guitar stuff.

Glenn |B)

 

[mikeller]

Great find - and glad you got the adjustment sorted out!!!

 

[Virtuoso]

Any similar tips on bacon sandwiches gratefully received.

Add HP Sauce. Also works for sausages!

 

[DrKev]

Try this...

BLT, but use mustard and a little Sriracha sauce.

BEST. BLT. EVER!

Thank me later. Hell, send money to my PayPal now! It's that good!