Truss Rod Question

[ray]

I have been told that the truss rod should be adjusted 1/4 turn at a time. I am unclear what is meant by 1/4 turn, meaning, since the wheel is round, or appears round, when I put the allen wrench in the slot, am I turning 1/4 turn for the total radius? Or, just from what I can see on the exposed silver wheel. Please help!
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[adouglas]

It means 1/4 of the entire thing, not 1/4 of what's visible.

Essentially, 1/4 turn means that if you stick your tool into the hole on one edge of the slot and yank it as far as it will go, that'll be about right.

Gad, that sounded dirty.

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

If the neck relief is close to where it should be then I adjust one hole at a time.

 

[bovinehost]

And that is exceptionally good advice (in so many situations) - one hole at a time.

My SR5 was a bit high when it arrived. I turned it 'one hole', waited ten minutes - perfect.

Jack

 

[jongitarz]

There are 8 holes in the wheel. I usually suggest turning the distance between one hole and the next. Baby steps.

 

[AnthonyD]

So many holes, so little time...

 

[timmy5strings]

And that is exceptionally good advice (in so many situations) - one hole at a time.

My SR5 was a bit high when it arrived. I turned it 'one hole', waited ten minutes - perfect.

Jack

Any particular reason you waited 10 minutes? Does it take that long for the wood to adjust ? That didn't sound right

 

[AnthonyD]

Nothing Wrong With a Little Wait...

I too always wait a few minutes (5-10) between "tweaks" to allow everything to settle in.

 

[bovinehost]

Wood does take a while to adjust to a new shape.

This thread sounds really dirty.

 

[timmy5strings]

Thanks, I never even thought about letting the wood settle or adjust. I will remember that. That could explain some issues I've been having with a guitar.

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

The neck still will move a tad after the adjustment..not much though.

 

[Rick]

Wood does take a while to adjust to a new shape.

This thread sounds really dirty.

If I tried to adjust my wood in the morning....oh never mind

 

[GHWelles]

I bang on the back of the neck, up and down its length to speed the settling of the wood