Which direction should I turn that thing at the start of the neck on stingray?

[WalkingBass]

Which direction should I turn that thing (I dont know how to call it) at the end of the neck in order to get the neck more straight, or more bended?

Thank You!

 

[bovinehost]

That's the truss rod adjustment wheel, one of the little things that we love so much about these basses - no special tools needed, no need to remove the pickguard.....

Anyway, remember "Righty Tighty, Lefty Loosy"?

Or maybe that was Lucy.....as you face the bass, turning the wheel to the right will tighten the truss rod and straighten the neck. To the left will loosen the truss rod and give you more relief in the neck.

Remember to ONLY TURN IT IN SMALL INCREMENTS. Try a 1/4 turn then wait a few hours to let it settle in. Check your action and then decide if you need to adjust more.

If you're not sure what you're doing, take it to your local guitar tech and have him explain it as he adjusts it.

 

[WalkingBass]

Thanks very much!
I know I should becareful...
I've heared about people that spoiled the bass' neck.