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[fifthorange]

hey guys
need some help, i just lowered the action on my bridge of my musicman, wanted to see if i would get a more punchier sound, now what should i do with my truss rod. should i loosen it or tighten it?

 

[Aussie Mark]

Depends. After lowering the action using the bridge saddles, is the action to your liking? Is there any string buzz?

 

[fifthorange]

yes, there is some string buzz, but i like the trebly sound that it gives off. it gives me a very good punchy sound. i would just like to reduce to buzz a little, not too much, so what should i do?

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

Generally speaking...

If the fret buzz is in the area of the nut...first 4 or so frets...then add some relief (small amount of bow) to the neck by turning the capstan wheel truss nut to the left (as you look from the neck heel towards the headstock).

If the fret buzz is everywhere on the neck (from the nut up to the heel) then you may have gone too low with the action (string height) for your playing style. The only thing to do is raise the string height by readjusting the saddles or play with a lighter touch.

If the buzz is at the higher end of the neck you may have too much relief in which case you need to straighten the neck.

If you experience excessive resistance when trying to adjust the truss nut, you should take it to a tech.

 

[bovinehost]

Gavin.....I love you.

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

For a minute there, I thought it was wifey

 

[fifthorange]

thanks
you helped me out a lot

 

[jongitarz]

Gav...You rock Sir!