Question Trussrod Adjustment

[MojoManMike]

Reading the FAQ on the MusicMan website, i am a little confused about making a trussrod adjustment. Here is what the FAQ says...

An occasional truss rod adjustment will halp keep your bass playing factory-new. If you are getting fret buzz (plugged in only, of course) raise the action by turning the trussrod wheel counter-clockwise, to lower the action turn it clockwise.

From which perspective are you turning the trussrod clockwise or counter-clockwise? Are you looking from the headstock down the bass, or are you looking from the bridge up the bass towards the headstock?

I tried to find an answer to this on the forum, but could not find a string which discusses this.

Thanks!!!!

Mike

 

[mynan]

Here's a link...

http://www.ernieball.com/forums/music-man-basses/34340-fret-buzz-truss-rod.html#post544648

 

[maddog]

and a very helpful picture from that link via Gavin:

 

[nashman]

Turning the truss wheel toward the E string raises the strings from the fretboard.

Turning the truss wheel toward the G string lowers the strings toward the fretboard.

 

[the unrepentant]

you beat me there maddog, i've saved that picture, it's that handy!

 

[MojoManMike]

Thanks to everyone for your replies!!! That picture is very helpfull!!!

Mike

 

[BluesBassPlayer]

Going to try this at home. I have a Sterling and the t rod is just as tight as I can get it, and still I need a bit more adjustment. This should work on any bass.

If anyone tried this, please let us know.

Jimi

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2HGn7c9_uo"]YouTube - How to adjust the truss rod on your bass - Dan Erlewine[/ame]