Trussrod adjustments and set up

[uvapete]

So I have a Martin 000-16 gt and a les paul in addition to my beloved 'ray (yes I am very deprived).

I recently had the Martin professionally set up (for the first time) and it was like the greatest thing ever. The action was low and the neck was perfect.

This was about 3 months back. Well I take it out the other night and the durn neck is now a bit convex and I get buzzing at the second fret.

I am quite scared of screwing around with trussrods (as I have read somewhere you can really ruin your guitar) -- but I'm curious.

How many of you do your own set ups? How user friendly is trussrod adjusting?
Should I leave it to the pros? Is it a skill worth learning?

Thanks, Pete

 

[jongitarz]

It's really not that hard, and you can do it!! If the neck is convex(back bowed) the truss rod needs to be loosened. Just a little at a time. There is detailed info in the FAQ section here. it works the same for all guitars.

Jon

 

[Jean-Frédéric]

Yeah the FAQ ... Midopa help this man .
but I have set my own Sterling ..and I if I can do it everyone can !

I think this is the thing
http://www.ernieball.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2174
midopa pointed it out the other day ... and Rod give a good explanation
but if Midopa you know other good post .. help him !

 

[midopa]

Hm... I'd think that threads regarding g****** should be in the Music Man Guitar section, no? In any case, JF's got it down - that thread should do it.

 

[Jean-Frédéric]

Hm... I'd think that threads regarding g****** should be in the Music Man Guitar section, no? In any case, JF's got it down - that thread should do it.

I'm folowing in your foot steps !

Where Da Serching Man will be
the Answering Boy will not be to far behind ...

and If you ever try to do things like Adam west with me I tell you .. you'll be back to be a solo !

 

[uvapete]

and If you ever try to do things like Adam west with me I tell you .. you'll be back to be a solo !

je ne comprends pas que vous dites

ok, my bad. should have looked up trussrod adjustments on the search.

 

[Jean-Frédéric]

je ne comprends pas que vous dites

ok, my bad. should have looked up trussrod adjustments on the search.

Have you ever watch the old Batman episodes with adam west ? When most of the time there was some .. poses ... with Robin and Batman ... that was hum .. I'd go with scary

 

[johans]

Have you ever watch the old Batman episodes with adam west ? When most of the time there was some .. poses ... with Robin and Batman ... that was hum .. I'd go with scary

JF
do you already have the trans gold?
isnt beauty?

 

[Jean-Frédéric]

I wanned a SR5 honney burst ..but I was so lost on a 5er so I took a Sterling and when I saw that Sterling Trans. Gold it was .. like .. falling in love ! so I took her in my arms and took her back to my place!

 

[johans]

I wanned a SR5 honney burst ..but I was so lost on a 5er so I took a Sterling and when I saw that Sterling Trans. Gold it was .. like .. falling in love ! so I took her in my arms and took her back to my place!

any pics JF?
cool ..
i ordered honey burst
should be coming in in 2 weeks
i'll post pics later on

 

[Jean-Frédéric]

pics are comming .. Btw Rod I'm sorry it's taking so long .. I have no battery left for my digi cam ..and just haven't got the darn time to get some ..

Johans ; I'd like a H. Burst or Cherry Burst if I can

what p/guard ?

 

[johans]

pics are comming .. Btw Rod I'm sorry it's taking so long .. I have no battery left for my digi cam ..and just haven't got the darn time to get some ..

Johans ; I'd like a H. Burst or Cherry Burst if I can

what p/guard ?

is cherry burst still avail? i thought its discontinued color?

mine ..
matching head
honey burst
black pickguard
rosewood

should look pretty much like one of the Bovine's former basses
except mine with matching head

 

[Jean-Frédéric]

Awesome !

mine

Sterling Trans gold
White pickguard ( I want a shell one )
Rosewood finger board
non matching headstock