Truss rod adjustments-HELP!

[colinboy]

Hey guys,

i need some help.i re-strung my BFR JP lastnite mostly because i was getting abit of fret/string buzz from the G-string on my guitar as some of you know already as i posted a thread afew days ago.
ye advised me to change strings and make some truss rod adjustments.im a very frustrated at the moment as im trying to adjust the truss rod and try and get rid of the fret buzz.also the E,B,G strings are still causing problems and when i tune it up and play an open chord i dont seem to be hearing that lovely musicman clean tone especially when middle pick-up is being used.those string sound alot harsher to my ear for some reason.
i know new strings take abit of playing to settle but its very frustrating to be honest.im only learning with regards this guitar repair stuff so please help!!

 

[fbecir]

Normally, if you change the strings without changing the gauge, you don't have to adjust the truss rod.
After changing the strings, you have to stretch them. You can play, re-tune, play, re-tune ... Or you can wait 24 hours ... After that, your strings will stay in tune.
Now, you can check the intonation and the string height.
If you have a buzz, it can be normal with a JP (the action is very low, but when you play with distortion, you will not hear it). If the buzz is annoying, then turn the truss rod (just a very small amount).

 

[candid_x]

Colin, chances are only a very small truss rod adjustment is needed, and if you move it in the wrong direction it can make matters seem much worse.

Check to see if the buzz happens more in the lower frets than the middle or high frets. If so, then you need to give a little more relief to the neck, meaning: turn the truss wheel counter-clockwise (to the left when facing the neck). But only move the wheel 1/4 a turn at a time before checking it, as a little can make a difference.

Here's a quote from Jon at EBMM: "If there is a buzz above the 12th fret, less relief and raise the saddles. If there is a buzz in the lower fret area, you want more relief."

If you bought your guitar new, I wouldn't mess with the saddles. A small truss adjustment (in the right direction!) should solve the buzzing issue.

 

[Spudmurphy]

Candid gived good advise here.
If you want to learn more go to
Adjusting A Truss Rod on You Guitar, Bass, Mandolin - What is it? How do I check relief? How do I adjust the rod properly?