How to Adjust the Truss Rod on Your Acoustic Guitar

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Tony Polecastro

Tony Polecastro

Күн бұрын

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@tacguitar
@tacguitar 6 ай бұрын
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@Roadstar1602
@Roadstar1602 4 жыл бұрын
I've been playing guitar for over 30 years. I adjusted my truss rod for the first time tonight. I was always told never to mess with the truss rod, it has to be professionally adjusted. With the help of this video, my Ibanez acoustic that I was ready to turn into firewood has new life! Thanks!
@BrianWood
@BrianWood 2 жыл бұрын
professionals in any field say things like this because they don't want to lose business. Just take your time and you can figure out how to do whatever it is.
@666666dreamy1
@666666dreamy1 Жыл бұрын
Same as mate I've never touched my truss rod 😅
@NapoleonBorn2Party
@NapoleonBorn2Party 11 ай бұрын
I did, and i ended up learning how to adjust these things, and eventually, I’m adjusting everything on my guitar, including tremolo adjustments, fret string height, etc…
@eduardoan777
@eduardoan777 10 ай бұрын
@@NapoleonBorn2Partythankfully we now have tutorials for everything for free
@jonosullivan4727
@jonosullivan4727 7 ай бұрын
Ditto, i'm 50 (ish) and just learnt this cool trick. But 'Firewood'? Noo, give it to a kid if you get fed up with it. You never know how good they may become. 👍
@HumbleHeartMinistry
@HumbleHeartMinistry 2 жыл бұрын
Been playing since I was 14, I’m now 61. Everyone made it sound like you would mess your guitar up if you messed with the truss rod, but mine needed messed with, and so I found this video, and guitar now plays perfect! Never in all those years did I attempt to adjust it before! Amazing how we can be afraid to do something, then find out we could do it all along! And I actually paid music stores to turn a screw a quarter inch! Lol! Thanks for posting this video!
@Unapproachable_Light
@Unapproachable_Light 7 ай бұрын
I just bought an allen key and did a little adjustment on my neck for the first time. My strings have no buzz and it plays like silk! This video made it simple. I'm 65 and started playing when I was 17. Shalom!
@teajelmore
@teajelmore 5 жыл бұрын
I like this guy. Hes making it seem like no big deal and hes not being arrogant or confusing. Great teaching skills and a very professional presentation. Thanks a lot, Sir.
@kerricorser4562
@kerricorser4562 Ай бұрын
❤ I agree 👍 💯
@gordengibson1
@gordengibson1 4 жыл бұрын
The best part of this video are the new terms I learned, "righty tighty lefty loosey". Great job.
@meirfivenight3442
@meirfivenight3442 4 жыл бұрын
i learned that from curious george i think haha
@AidanXavier1
@AidanXavier1 4 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised you didn't already know this but glad you've learned it now. It's endlessly helpful
@delivering_in_rain
@delivering_in_rain 4 жыл бұрын
Well thats the universal rule for nuts n bolts..and bottle caps too..
@coopergoss350
@coopergoss350 4 жыл бұрын
I thought everyone knew that by like 6 haha. You’d think I’d be an overachiever
@brandonphillips4219
@brandonphillips4219 3 жыл бұрын
@@delivering_in_rain its not universal in the automotive world... Reverse threads will trick you sometimes
@nerotikzombie
@nerotikzombie 6 жыл бұрын
Had a Fret buzz on the E and A string, 3rd Fret (G and C). Did exactly what he said (but gave it an 1/8th turn at a time) and BAM! Fret buzz is gone after 3 1/8th turns!! Thank You!!!
@alec5786
@alec5786 3 жыл бұрын
I had the exact same problem in the same places as you. Did about 3 1/8th turns as well and it’s much better now!
@tonkaGuy888
@tonkaGuy888 13 күн бұрын
I've had a Yamaha acoustic for a little over 40 years and I had stopped playing it because it was so difficult to play compared to my two electric guitars, which I thought had spoiled me. I was thinking I wouldn't have bought the Yamaha today and thought about shopping for a new acoustic. Changed strings a couple of times to light and coated strings, but no matter. I never thought about adjusting the truss rod until I stumbled onto your video and tightened the rod. Amazing what 40+ years of stress had done to the neck. What a difference! Plays like a new guitar now. No buzzing, and intonation seems fine. Thank you!
@gabrieldauz3533
@gabrieldauz3533 4 жыл бұрын
When someone has thst hair and is talking about guitar i have to Believe he knows about guitars
@dorapinkdorapink6212
@dorapinkdorapink6212 4 жыл бұрын
Same haha
@skatetodeath666
@skatetodeath666 4 жыл бұрын
🤣
@KowboySantos
@KowboySantos 4 жыл бұрын
exactly 😆
@EarlyBird76
@EarlyBird76 4 жыл бұрын
Nails is what you will have to be aware of.
@robbie5286
@robbie5286 4 жыл бұрын
Same 🤣
@frankpoperowitzmusic
@frankpoperowitzmusic 2 жыл бұрын
I am a novice guitar player (been a drummer my whole life) and was having some buzzing issues with my new guitar. I was able to completely correct it by watching your video. First time working on a guitar too! Many thanks!
@aprendeguitarraclasica
@aprendeguitarraclasica Жыл бұрын
Man, this video was so useful! I've played guitar for over 20 years now and this is the very first time I dared to do this myself! Thank you so much!
@joudeta.bukhari1418
@joudeta.bukhari1418 4 жыл бұрын
who else was able to play barre chords after this
@gypsygirl731
@gypsygirl731 3 күн бұрын
Me wow
@enteramuse8468
@enteramuse8468 6 жыл бұрын
I just received my fender SA-105CE from Amazon today which needed a hell lot of tightening but I had no idea about how to do it..... Thanks for your video.....now my guitar is in perfect shape......
@ianb6814
@ianb6814 8 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I've never messed with my truss rod before on any guitar, and this video helped me completely eliminate the buzz on my Taylor while still keeping nice low action. Thank you!
@JH-zo4st
@JH-zo4st 5 жыл бұрын
first time in 20 years I hear such a clear and concise explanation. the rod and strings are pulling against each other.
@smccann1998
@smccann1998 4 жыл бұрын
Ive had my acoustic guitar for almost a year now and ive always felt like it was so much tougher to play than my electric. I know of course this is generally true for acoustic but I had no idea how much. I could do bar chords but my b string would never ring no matter how hard i tried. My fingers would take physical abuse trying to do them cleanly on the acoustic. Turns out all it took was simply adjusting the truss rod and now its like 10x easier to play. I guess its better I figured this out sooner rather than later.
@codystokes9289
@codystokes9289 6 жыл бұрын
This man is amazing at explaining things. So simply. I’m so happy I came across this KZbin channel. Very informative!
@philcircle
@philcircle 11 ай бұрын
I love how you address the scary element and walk through carefully. I'll be sending my students to this video. Thanks!
@jakerainford5155
@jakerainford5155 6 жыл бұрын
Very well explained for a beginner, i purchased a guitar second hand from a pawn shop and needed to fix fret buzz on the low E string. One thing i noticed is the truss rod screw was rather tight (due to the guitar being second hand no doubt), so first turn in either direction take a little bit of extra force.
@christofers3848
@christofers3848 6 ай бұрын
You are the man! I just have to say. I've been watching your videos for many years now, and they are so incredibly helpful. It's so easy to get a good grip on how a specific guitar sounds in the way you do it. And this videos was exactly what i needed to learn how to adjust a truss rod. So thank you Tony!
@robertfizer
@robertfizer 4 жыл бұрын
I just want to thank you so much Tony. I have a Martin HD-28 and live in the east coast where there's a decent amount of incremental weather and is humid so the neck is always temperamental. I can't afford guitar tech very much and don't want the techs to do it for free. So I really appreciate the lesson.
@peterwilliams716
@peterwilliams716 2 жыл бұрын
I can’t believe the difference it made on my fender acoustic !! Now enjoy playing it rather then wanting to smash it rock star style lol ! Tightened the truss rod and now barre chords are a joy. Thank you.
@KarenWagner-dx4pb
@KarenWagner-dx4pb 8 ай бұрын
Dude you have beautiful hands. You could be a hand model. Best explanation I ever heard. Thanks.
@Jessedog11
@Jessedog11 5 жыл бұрын
Im a real newbie, but I'm coming along, I had No idea i had a truss Rod until this video. I do get a slight buzz and thanks to this video, I no longer have that buzz, I was pressing so hard on the baby e thinking that buzz was me, it wasn't. all though 4 years old this video helped me greatly!! Thanks so much. I learned something new and adjusted to perfection Thanks again.
@FreddieArmstrong-ps7it
@FreddieArmstrong-ps7it 4 ай бұрын
You do not realize how much this video helped me. I really thought my guitar was just warped and buzzy and done for. One smal turn just like you said a new set of strings and it sounds like heaven again. I want to thank you so very much as this is my favorite out of all that I own. I have had it since the 70's and my uncle had it before me. Peace and blessings your way and again ..... thank you and I did subscribe. I am a fan of your workshop videos becation you get right into it. Very pleased.......Freddie 😊
@mickkennedy1344
@mickkennedy1344 8 жыл бұрын
Put a capo on the 1st fret, hold down the low E string at the 14th fret, measure the 'neck relief' at the 6th fret (the guitar should not be de-tuned);; adjust the truss rod, if it needs adjusted, so that the 'neck relief' is only about 0.5 millimetre or thereabouts -- that's how a master luthier does it.
@Infiernofox138
@Infiernofox138 6 жыл бұрын
That is a very useful tip. Thank you.
@superdriver777
@superdriver777 6 жыл бұрын
But it only applies if you have a 14-fret acoustic (body joins neck at 14th fret). Not a 12! Just be wary of that haha
@darymetal
@darymetal 6 жыл бұрын
0.5 is too much, the general consensus is set on .25mm or .01 inch. You may have fretting issues with that much relief
@jward9637
@jward9637 5 жыл бұрын
I will try that Mick!
@recovering4vr574
@recovering4vr574 5 жыл бұрын
@@superdriver777 nice catch superdriver. With the emergence of Ed Sheeran, a whole lot of new players are buying 12's. To be honest, if I played plugged in or if I played a small, intimate setting, I ALWAYS play a 12 fretter. I've got a 2012 LaPlant and a 1959 Framus, depending on if I'm playing steel or nylon. I played a regular Martin 14 fred Dread otherwise.I'm off on a tangent but im illustrating why YOUR post is relevant.
@pocketwatchtheory4635
@pocketwatchtheory4635 2 жыл бұрын
I picked up a Mitchell acoustic on OfferUp for $30. It had a really bad bow in the neck and instead of taking it to my local guitar tech to fix it I found your video and five turns of an Allen wrench later it sounds amazing. Thanks man
@constancekovac4795
@constancekovac4795 Жыл бұрын
Great overview! Am fixing up daughter-in-law's guitar & although i've done this dozens of times i wanted a refresher before i started "turning screws." Thank you!!!
@stevenyates8681
@stevenyates8681 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the advice and instruction. I suddenly acquired a buzz when I put on a set of DR Black Beauties (WHICH I DO NOT RECOMMEND.) Changed them out for a set of DR Sunbeams (STRONG RECOMMENDATION.), but then I had TWO string buzzing. I loosened the truss rod on my Gibson Songwriter and I am back to buzz-free playing. Thank you so much!!!
@fortysixyou
@fortysixyou Жыл бұрын
This video worked for me, adjusted my acoustic for the first time ever tonight and it's playing way better. Thanks for taking the time.
@aydanneilson-bourke7378
@aydanneilson-bourke7378 4 жыл бұрын
My teacher once told me about the truss rod. I believe he told me what it does, either I wasn’t listening or just completely forgot. Finding this video (I was tryna find out if there was a way to change the action) was really helpful so thank you :)
@killakacti
@killakacti Жыл бұрын
This brought my 2003 ibanez aw100 back to life. I was going to go buy another guitar. I'm enjoying this guitar more than ever now. Thanks!
@thenostra-ramos9384
@thenostra-ramos9384 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I’ve been contemplating buying a new classical guitar for a while. This video just saved me a thousand plus dollars.
@Samcubegamer
@Samcubegamer 5 жыл бұрын
Easily the best video I've found on this. Was taken on at a second hand goods store where they just so happen to sell instruments. For the most part I'm pretty on it with setting up guitars but truss rod adjustments have always intimidated me. TL;DR - Now have a wonderful Ibanez Acoustic that isn't bowing like a roundabout :D
@randallbenavides7965
@randallbenavides7965 5 ай бұрын
this is the only video I found that actually explains on a clear way how to proceed, I have a fender cd-60 that I love how it looks and the sound but it was getting really hard to play as the strings (action) is too high but I didnt know how to fix that, this process seems to be the solution!
@kostaspippas3719
@kostaspippas3719 2 жыл бұрын
in the pick of despair, one step before throw money for nothing in tecnician, i found u stranger and u solve a huge prob in my guitar, tnx u very much. the problem has to loose the rod a bit to make the guitar sounds brand better than (new). gosh bless you
@RandySchartiger
@RandySchartiger 9 жыл бұрын
It's ok to loosen the truss under string tension but I wouldn't recommend tightening it under string tension, the strings should be loosened before tightening the truss to eliminate the chance of snapping or stripping the rod itself. Just sayin
@tacguitar
@tacguitar 9 жыл бұрын
+Randy Schartiger You make a good point here, but with small adjustments there will be no stripping or snapping of the truss rod. I am talking an eighth to a quarter turn at a time adjusting tuning after each change. If the changes were larger I would adjust the tuning surely.
@yeahman2767
@yeahman2767 8 жыл бұрын
+Randy Schartiger is it ok to adjust the truss rods with no strings on it ? or should i string leave them detensioned then tighten ? thanks for the video
@RandySchartiger
@RandySchartiger 8 жыл бұрын
yeahman Not sure if you're asking me or Tony but yes you can adjust with strings off but you'll need the strings back on and up to pitch after the adjustment to be sure your neck relief is proper.
@yeahman2767
@yeahman2767 8 жыл бұрын
+Randy Schartiger sorry yeah i was asking anyone with a clue lol . rescued a 1966 goya from a dust pit and I'm saving its life. had to take bridge off fix cracks now adjusting the truss rod thanks very much
@michaelsmitten9240
@michaelsmitten9240 8 жыл бұрын
Hi, as an instinctive (flinching) engineer I always used to slacken the strings before adjusting the truss rod, but a scientific look at the angles involved between nut and bridge seems to me to show hardly any real tension change during adjustment. Indeed apart from a small amount of adjustment the tuning hardly changes. Right for tight.
@johnstecker5825
@johnstecker5825 Жыл бұрын
I love all the comments here - I'm in the same boat. 25 years of playing and NEVER touched the truss rod. Thank you for this video❤
@gratefulacres69
@gratefulacres69 5 ай бұрын
THANK YOU so much for this video! My acoustic has new life! I can't believe how easy that was, I loosened the truss rod a quarter turn, I noticed an immediate improvement. I then just tweaked it a little bit more and it sounds great! Thanks agin👍
@djfedezaza
@djfedezaza 7 жыл бұрын
you are the best at explaining such things.. other people usually just tell you a bunch of non explained quotes while you tell all the truth and the reasons behind it, thanks.
@platham9076
@platham9076 4 жыл бұрын
this gave me the confidence to adjust the truss rod on my Fender CD60. I gave it approximately 1/4 turn to the right. now it's far easier to play!!
@OKBAOK
@OKBAOK Жыл бұрын
7 yrs ago video 👍🙂. Make sense on adjusting the rod without loosening it, it’s an instant quick adjustment then tune it. I loosen the strings before then tune it. Thanks for the tip on how to check the vibrations of the strings to the fret. Good video 👋👍🙂
@HankleburyTV
@HankleburyTV 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the simple and straightforward explanation of how the truss rod and the strings interact. Helps me to understand what I'm doing when I make adjustments.
@northeastbirdsmore2281
@northeastbirdsmore2281 7 жыл бұрын
I'm guilty of playing the guitar a lot but not really being nearly as good about the maintenance and knowledge of it I just kind of string it and play it but I have to say this really was so simply explained I was able to do the job and had really awesome results I appreciate it...
@donyoung7874
@donyoung7874 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for this! I've always been reluctant to try adjusting the necks on my guitars for fear of doing damage. But I took it slow, with small tweaks, and think I got it!
@Feverm00n
@Feverm00n 2 жыл бұрын
As someone who can’t visualize/translate clockwise and counterclockwise (aside from on actual clocks), this is the first video about adjusting truss rods that makes sense to me. Hearing that it’s like your average screw (RT LL) made things instantly make sense to me lol Ps- That is one epic beard you’ve got there! I wish I could get the hair on my head to look that healthy lol
@SuperNashwanPower
@SuperNashwanPower Жыл бұрын
DONE IT! First time in 35 years. Thanks so much for what seemed scary but was in fact simple.
@richardm9550
@richardm9550 8 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial Tony, thanks for taking the time to share. Mike Kennedy's suggestion about the capo on the first fret makes checking the relief that much easier
@brianmcnary3960
@brianmcnary3960 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man , guitar center said my guitar was fucked cuz I live in a dry climate. I adjusted it and now it sounds perfect.
@KalvynMarks
@KalvynMarks 5 жыл бұрын
Brian Mcnary never go to guitar center for repairs. Only go there to buy stuff lol
@philbriggs3630
@philbriggs3630 2 жыл бұрын
Well and simply explained. I got rid of a slight (but annoying) spot of fret buzz on my acoustic guitar by slackening off the truss rod a ¼ turn. Result! Thank you 👏
@EhCloserLook
@EhCloserLook 4 жыл бұрын
When I watch these videos I wonder if this dude is reading off of a teleprompter because the flow of his thoughts into words are very smooth.
@subhrajyotiroy6042
@subhrajyotiroy6042 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, now my guitar neck looks like erectile dysfunction
@camerondufresne2767
@camerondufresne2767 11 ай бұрын
That's what it's supposed to look like.
@john-ob7bv
@john-ob7bv 5 жыл бұрын
Just lowered action on my Gibson, I noticed my high E string was buzzing afterwards so rolled it back a little bit and its spot on now.
@JustonianInstitute
@JustonianInstitute 7 жыл бұрын
Gotta problem with Tony?! Pause it at 3:05.
@rbbshawarmachine7543
@rbbshawarmachine7543 7 жыл бұрын
dude why would you do that
@Hornwiesel
@Hornwiesel 7 жыл бұрын
Lol. Nice find
@robertgomicua4200
@robertgomicua4200 7 жыл бұрын
Hahahahahahahaha fuck it
@terrapin6352
@terrapin6352 7 жыл бұрын
I think there might be a feud between this guy and this guy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6rLnItvgayflck
@sicboi2543
@sicboi2543 6 жыл бұрын
Lol
@chris61981
@chris61981 4 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you got it right. So many techs sight a neck downwards and not in playing position
@bangurhead4027
@bangurhead4027 5 жыл бұрын
From which direction do I determine which way to turn the truss rod?. If I look at it from the top of the neck looking down the fretboard, righty would be also lefty loosey if the truss rod is only accessible from the sound hole. (Looking up the fretboard not down) Does that make sense? I'm at a loss here on my Yamaha APXT2. The truss rod seems accessible only thru the sound hole. Please advise, I'll be looking for your much anticipated reply. Thank you.
@starrywisdom
@starrywisdom Жыл бұрын
Thank you a bunch. The bones in my fingers were poking through. It work beautifully.
@SteveMartinUSA
@SteveMartinUSA 9 ай бұрын
So press down on the low E at the 1st & 12th frets (@1:50), and then check for a "subtle amount of bow" by observing the vertical travel of the low E string on the other frets? Sounds good. Thank you.
@davidkraft8541
@davidkraft8541 6 жыл бұрын
it worked great on my cordoba flamenco: I was getting a dead note on the second fret of the high E string. That side of the neck had a noticeable reverse bow in it, while the Low E side of the neck appeared flat. I loosed the truss rod a good half turn and the visible bow disappeared from the high E side and the dead note vanished as we'll. Thanks
@MrMikeT89
@MrMikeT89 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! My wife bough me my first guitar and, though sounding beautiful, was difficult to play. This seems to have made a world of difference but will have to try more tomorrow. Its too late haha
@steveygti1978
@steveygti1978 7 ай бұрын
Tony, Thank you for this video instruction. You are a good teacher: very clear and very concise.
@margarettelovato4511
@margarettelovato4511 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for explaining so clearly. Purchased the tool and did exactly how you explained. My Taylor buzz is totally gone! She playing great again!!❤🎸
@chessica7436
@chessica7436 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! I had just changed the strings on my classical and was getting buzz on the 4th string. Managed to get rid of it completely due to your explanation. Saved me a lot of trouble from going to a shop to see what was wrong with it :)
@endoffate5475
@endoffate5475 5 жыл бұрын
Best video on how to do that...Its very simple indeed and your 1/4 clockwise to tighten the trust rode is perfect.
@cambo6319
@cambo6319 Жыл бұрын
In my mind if you kept tightening that rod it would start to bow creating a bow in the neck. I was so wrong. But as my guitar doctor demonstrated, he grabbed a truss rod that he had laying around, I never realised there is a second rods side by side. So as the rod is tighten the second rod starts to buckle out or up pushing the neck up. If you loosen that rod that second rods buckle starts to flatten out. Eg: if you have a leather belt with both ends in one hand and with your other hand motion out so that the belt straps go flat, then start bringing your hand slowly together the straps start to buckle out. So in theory if your tightening the neck you are flattening the neck bringing the strings close to the frets and the opposite is self explanatory.
@chucklutter7399
@chucklutter7399 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience knowledge and passion with those of us trying to make music. I've adjusted my guitars necks before but its been a while. Appreciate the information to confirm my memory. BEST AND PEACE
@nickbrooksrocks
@nickbrooksrocks 2 жыл бұрын
My dude thank you so much. Fixed string buzz on a new guitar. She plays amazingly now!
@Ryan.Myshrall
@Ryan.Myshrall 8 жыл бұрын
Just adjusted my CBS Masterworks acoustic guitar and it plays better than ever! Thanks for the video!
@coldmember
@coldmember 4 ай бұрын
Thanks very clear, I've noticed the strings clearly sit to high ,especially toward saddle going to sand down the bridge then test the nut bow.. bridge a bit first then string it.
@jefferp
@jefferp 4 жыл бұрын
Slight adjustment? And how! My Taylor had a loud buzz on my A string only. 6 month old guitar. I did the 1st fret, 12th fret test and my strings were resting on the frets. 1/8th turn was all it took to fix it. Thank you for the great information!
@jamesholmberg3158
@jamesholmberg3158 9 ай бұрын
"Under full tension" and "Lefty Loosey/ Righty Righty. The 2 things I was looking to confirm. Thank you for not making me watch a long dawn out lecture full of extraneous dialogue. You just gained a subscriber. 😊
@luckyscooter127
@luckyscooter127 9 жыл бұрын
Could you do a tutorial on how to replace tuning pegs? Not the gears just the heads, or is that possible?
@tacguitar
@tacguitar 9 жыл бұрын
+luckyscooter127 I will add that to my list for sure, great suggestion
@Texicus_Reddicus
@Texicus_Reddicus 3 жыл бұрын
loosen the nut and the screw, pull it out. replace with new ones. if you mean the knobs, there's usualy a screw on the outside that you can loosen to swap them out
@davidvandegaer750
@davidvandegaer750 6 жыл бұрын
I had a buzz on my Taylor - right out of the box... investigation revealed it was loose screws at the truss rod cover. Don’t assume a buzz is a fret buzz. Also, guitar humidifiction/dehumidification can affect the action and string relief. I think Tony has a video on this, as well...
@Jessedog11
@Jessedog11 5 жыл бұрын
thats good for newbies like me to know, i had a buzz day one, thinking it was me until today. Plus thanks for mentioning the humidity thing. In the winter humidity is like 15-20% in summer up to 90s .Thanks for pointing this out i will be on the lookout.
@WoundedEgo
@WoundedEgo 7 жыл бұрын
I checked the bow using your method and there it was flat but it isn't buzzing. It still feels kind of high at the high end, though so I guess I'll have to live with it. Helpful video; thanks for posting.
@thebluntyorkshireman5161
@thebluntyorkshireman5161 9 ай бұрын
Cheers for this video, Tony. Worked a treat!
@michael_caz_nyc
@michael_caz_nyc Жыл бұрын
So great. This was necessary and much appreciated.
@marthao5799
@marthao5799 3 жыл бұрын
Ok, so I hold the headstock towards me and turn to the left to loosen the rod.... I'm abut to do it but I am still scared, lol I did and wow, is my guitar so much easier to play!! Thank you so much for helping me! I love the sound of my new guitar but the action wasn't so comfortable, now I know I will play more often because I will be able to play easier and longer!!!
@sewing1243
@sewing1243 6 жыл бұрын
A capo and a set of feeler gauges will help with this adjustment/measurement. Place the capo on the first fret, press the string at the body/neck joint fret, and measure with feeler gauge the the distance between the e string (both 6 and 1) and the fret at the 7th fret. Most of the online luthiers/guitar techs I've watched say to use .012 inches of relief at the 7th fret. Don't forget to retune the guitar to pitch and remeasure after each adjustment.
@cheekzs
@cheekzs 4 жыл бұрын
Gotta say this brought my old cheap rogue back to life . Thank you
@ardesh007
@ardesh007 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the fear out of this operation.
@brucemillar
@brucemillar Жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks mate. Clear and concise explanation. Fixed my Washburn Mirage Deluxe buzz straight away. Cheers!
@t.dwhitaker8808
@t.dwhitaker8808 8 ай бұрын
I clicked the link and it didn’t give me a choice to download your 20 tool package there Also, I find you to be very informative. You are good at explaining things. I understood you perfectly fine thank you.
@philipaklonis7906
@philipaklonis7906 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! First time I did this.😳🤔 You took the mystery out of it. The buzz is gone. (Yamaha FG 830. Amazingly great 🎸 for the price. Great instruction video. Phil
@MoonriseBlue
@MoonriseBlue 9 күн бұрын
Very well explained, thank you for this! Followed, and I'll definitely be exploring your channel. Unfortunately, the neck on my 12-string has a LOT of bow and the adjustment screw is down inside the body and pretty far back, going to make it really hard to get to with strings on it. 😖
@shmadsta
@shmadsta 3 жыл бұрын
I watched a few videos on this and this is the best one by far! Thanks for the clear and concise explanation.
@kerricorser4562
@kerricorser4562 Ай бұрын
Oh boya Tony!!!! ❤❤❤ Thank you. I'm going to attempt this.
@harshitsharma3214
@harshitsharma3214 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much brother. I corrected my Faith Guitar bend after watching your video. Cheers from India.
@nicolasking1988
@nicolasking1988 9 жыл бұрын
Love these videos Tony, you give so much character to your videos. Missing you on the Acoustic Letter. I'm looking forward to joining your website. ✌️
@tacguitar
@tacguitar 9 жыл бұрын
+Nicolas King Glad you are digging these!!! Tony's Acoustic Challenge is growing everyday, I am really grateful for all of the members and the team that is helping me!!! Thanks for checking these out!!!
@Muckymuckmuck
@Muckymuckmuck 2 жыл бұрын
I knew from your first line I was at the right place. Great video. All of the information, great delivery, no time wasting. Thank you. I was about to head to a gig when I remembered my guitar had fallen and the action was f#cked!! Saw your vid went for 5 minutes and I'm so glad it was you. I'm pretty impressed with my first go (Also a muso for 30 years and had never tried). I'll fine tune it tomorrow but it got me through the gig :) Cheers
@GaRciiA805
@GaRciiA805 4 жыл бұрын
About 1:03 you deliver the info I have been searching for! Thank you ever so much
@weshawkins7165
@weshawkins7165 5 жыл бұрын
What is considered a lot of string movement when adjusting the neck relief?
@liamoneill5399
@liamoneill5399 4 жыл бұрын
Ah this is so good. New guitar fret buzzing on the 2nd/3rd driving me insane. 2 quarter turns and jobs a gooden, was wondering whether to try or not as there is so much hype about dangers. Thanks dude!
@acoustikpatrik
@acoustikpatrik Жыл бұрын
Thanks bro for giving me the confidence to adjust my truss rod.
@kemberlyxavier8400
@kemberlyxavier8400 6 жыл бұрын
Hi, I just bought a new guitar today and I wonder why it buzzes everytime I do a chord but it doesnt buzz when i strum it alone. What should i do?
@crob3545
@crob3545 4 жыл бұрын
Im late but ur probably not pressing down hard enough or u have a backbowed truss rod
@jamesmorrison2063
@jamesmorrison2063 3 ай бұрын
I always loosen the strings before turning the truss rod. Then tune it back up. If it's turned under tension, the rod could scrape wood off the inside of the hollow neck. Right?
@lovestoryccc
@lovestoryccc 5 жыл бұрын
4:00 what if the string break and hit you face, do we need to wear mask or fullface helmet.
@M3RRIH3W13
@M3RRIH3W13 6 жыл бұрын
I've been playing for 25 years and like Tony's technique. I live in the Northeast and the climate changes quite a bit. I adjust with the tension in E. It is usually 1/4 to 1/8th and I'm not messing around for a lot of adjusting. Just adjust, tune again, the small adjustment is perfect. If not, a little back, but hardly ever has to do that adjustment. Although I have done a 1/4 and a 1/8 the next day
@averyzaliasylvia4026
@averyzaliasylvia4026 6 жыл бұрын
What if my string tension is too tight? even though i use super light string?
@KyleLe
@KyleLe 2 жыл бұрын
The high E string on my new guitar sounded weird on fret 1 because the action is too low. Adjusted the rod based on your instruction and now it sounds as usual.
@johanhasan4707
@johanhasan4707 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Super informative and clear. Thanks!
@helenecote623
@helenecote623 Жыл бұрын
Appreciate this - strangely, it's only my 5th string that buzzes (on 2nd & 3rd frets). my guitar was in its case for a while, so I'm hoping this is all it will take. Appreciated your video Cheers
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