Understanding guitar truss rod adjustment

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4 жыл бұрын

With the right tools and this guide, you'll be able to adjust your truss rod with confidence to achieve that perfect playability and sound. Dan Erlewine shows how the truss rod works, different truss rod types and configurations, common issues, measuring neck straightness, and adjusting the neck straightness using the truss rod.
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@spidertheakronaut
@spidertheakronaut 4 жыл бұрын
I feel like I can really truss him.
@Durandal734
@Durandal734 4 жыл бұрын
Underrated comment.
@MarianoCandial
@MarianoCandial 4 жыл бұрын
that's exactly how i felt listening to him
@shashanksherkar392
@shashanksherkar392 4 жыл бұрын
Are you from an orphanage, jail or on drugs buddy? Why are you humiliating the old man? Just keep your mouth shut and give thumbs down, why the bad language?
@haiellof
@haiellof 4 жыл бұрын
Idk. I've been down that rod before and i've been let down.
@generalkenobi6869
@generalkenobi6869 4 жыл бұрын
Shashank Sherkar Dude what are you talking about
@MrAletube
@MrAletube 4 жыл бұрын
Dan is the grandpa every guitarist dreams of.
@Kevin.Kelly.
@Kevin.Kelly. 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve already adopted him as one of mine.
@mikethompson6713
@mikethompson6713 4 жыл бұрын
That’s for sure 👍
@Spartanm333
@Spartanm333 4 жыл бұрын
Actually I would like Eric Clapton as my grandpa now he is old enough :)
@adamtwelve
@adamtwelve 4 жыл бұрын
Literally came down to the comments to say this, he seems like the kind of patient, knowledgeable and loving grandpa any kid would want to have whether they play guitar or not
@Charlie-ov1bj
@Charlie-ov1bj 4 жыл бұрын
He is the dream grand pappy
@Letsthinkthisthrough88
@Letsthinkthisthrough88 3 жыл бұрын
This video is the model for how a tutorial should be done - no infuriating intro, no hype, just really helpful, to the point information delivered by a friend. Thank you!
@xMERKaDERKx
@xMERKaDERKx 3 жыл бұрын
This is the best truss rod video I’ve ever seen. Not only is it so simple and well explained, but I’ve learned so much in these 5 minutes that I’ve been searching for for a very long time. The visuals (both pictures and him showing us) were absolutely perfect. Thank you so much.
@andrepereira744
@andrepereira744 3 жыл бұрын
Damn, what videos have you been seeing? This isn't a bad video but there are plenty of better videos out there
@alexjackson8841
@alexjackson8841 2 жыл бұрын
@@andrepereira744 No I agree, it's completely cleared things up for me too. I guess I've just been watching the wrong videos but this is one of the first videos I've seen that describes what it does and HOW it does it. Plus the animations make it very clear. There are so many crap videos where people just say "now put your fingers here and here on the fretboard, and if the string bounces do this, else do this..."
@zipto1439
@zipto1439 Жыл бұрын
This video is garbage and doesn’t help at all
@1FunBunny
@1FunBunny 4 жыл бұрын
Finally! A video that not only shows WHAT a truss rod does, but HOW it does it. Thanks Dan!
@mickgatz214
@mickgatz214 4 жыл бұрын
Didn't even know a truss adjustment existed until today!
@dylanstandingalone
@dylanstandingalone 2 жыл бұрын
Now I just have to figure out WHEN a truss rod does it!
@DiegoVT91
@DiegoVT91 4 жыл бұрын
Dan’s knowledge is pure gold. Man, I’d be his apprentice for free.
@billygoatct
@billygoatct 4 жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing. 🍻🐐
@159Fender159
@159Fender159 4 жыл бұрын
Don’t you have to pay to be under someone’s teachings?
@159Fender159
@159Fender159 4 жыл бұрын
Return of the Native I suppose being someone’s apprentice is sort of like an internship, then? You work for them to get experience and maybe earn a little cash?
@KitariItsSomethingRottenHere
@KitariItsSomethingRottenHere 4 жыл бұрын
*You should've say "I would pay to be his apprentice" dude, is not a privilege to have you under tutelage it is a privilege to have someone like him as teacher.*
@rigriggerson4949
@rigriggerson4949 4 жыл бұрын
My dad just removed the truss rod from my guitar so we don’t have to worry about it
@richsackett3423
@richsackett3423 4 жыл бұрын
Man, who ever is editing these videos together is doing a fantastic, top-level job. I need to watch these videos and whoever you are has made the educational task as pleasant as imaginable.
@DwarvenTavern
@DwarvenTavern Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your method of teaching. Relaxed, down to earth, and friendly. Bravo, and please keep it up!
@HighlineGuitars
@HighlineGuitars 4 жыл бұрын
I think a lot of people fear adjusting the truss rod because they don't know what it does and they worry they'll make a bad situation worse. This video finally clears it up in a way any noob should understand.
@squirlmy
@squirlmy 4 жыл бұрын
as a noob, I'm fully aware of what the truss rod does, I mean it takes only a tiny bit of common sense to guess a metal rod inside a wooden neck would be for. My issue was "how much should I turn it?" I've turned it hard enough to hear a crunching sound, and that was pretty scary. This video is great because it shows how to approach it. I've read about truss rods and seen diagrams, but in the end they aren't very helpful at all.
@GiorgioVerzotto
@GiorgioVerzotto 4 жыл бұрын
Years and years of books talking about warped necks and whatnot have scared many a guitarist.
@The68lespaul
@The68lespaul 4 жыл бұрын
Agreed, well said H.G.
@monkeyman12328
@monkeyman12328 4 жыл бұрын
Same and I’ve been playing for a while , but my homie from hs that plays guitar told me it’s essential af so I wouldn’t rely on a tech all the time
@MarkyPaligs
@MarkyPaligs 4 жыл бұрын
I feel like I wanna learn more because of how calm he looks and talks.
@zacharycaruso2935
@zacharycaruso2935 4 жыл бұрын
This was such a concise, no filler video, and honestly oddly relaxing lol.
@allanbaldwin9964
@allanbaldwin9964 Жыл бұрын
I've been looking for a good truss rod video and I gotta say this man made it so simple to understand. Thank you for this video
@autoneurotic
@autoneurotic 4 жыл бұрын
Dan Erlewine - a National Treasure
@jamisonvandyke5541
@jamisonvandyke5541 4 жыл бұрын
What a great short and simple explanation! Thanks for putting this out there, very appreciated
@lordviewer7305
@lordviewer7305 3 жыл бұрын
I love Mr. Dan teaching us about our guitars, he does it with passion. Greetings.
@scottbickmore3921
@scottbickmore3921 4 жыл бұрын
I gotta tell you this is probably the best how-to video I've ever seen. I wish they were all this easy to follow and to the point. Plus, it reminded me how much I love this instrument. Thank you.
@kingdwan6486
@kingdwan6486 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks, Dan, for displaying all your great knowledge and experience on guitar repair for the rest of us to learn.
@guitarsehole
@guitarsehole 10 ай бұрын
Dan is a living treasure to the guitar world! Beautifully explained!
@emilio_319
@emilio_319 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! This is the best video and explanation on truss rod’s that I have ever seen and so much better than the others that I looked at on KZbin before finding this one.
@peerayotnoummano7815
@peerayotnoummano7815 3 жыл бұрын
This is the 7 video on truss rods I have watched. He was the most informational and clear. Thank you
@ToddHofer
@ToddHofer Жыл бұрын
Been playing for 51 years. VERY good and informative instructions for beginner guitar techs!
@terrybeaud9348
@terrybeaud9348 4 жыл бұрын
I want to take this moment to thank you Dan for sharing your insights and wisdom regarding guitar care and maintenance. Hats of to you Dan !! :))
@brucewatkins1624
@brucewatkins1624 3 жыл бұрын
You're a champ man...taking the time to impart your wisdom and confidence is the gesture of a "legend" !!!
@joaoalcantara6676
@joaoalcantara6676 3 жыл бұрын
I'm new to the channel. Congratulations on the highly informative content; straight to the point, no long introductions and no frills.
@Durandal734
@Durandal734 4 жыл бұрын
This is the clearest, most concise guide I've been able to find for this. Thank you so much, now I can fix my bass tonight!
@timrex4175
@timrex4175 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks sir, can't thank you enough for this amazing lesson on guitar truss rods, been looking for a tutorial to really understand how trus rods work and the only one that really dig into the concept was yours, thanks a million
@robertjansen5504
@robertjansen5504 Жыл бұрын
Dan is the KING , many thanks for all your tech notes...from the Netherlands
@DTSK371
@DTSK371 Жыл бұрын
One of the best, most to the point videos i`ve ever seen... thank you sir
@allboutthemojo
@allboutthemojo 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic content. The way Dan delivers the tips ( simple , clear and concise) he makes novice people confident in making their own adjustments. I wish they had a shop near me so that I could give them my guitar for more in depth customization work.
@nicktshredz
@nicktshredz 4 жыл бұрын
This was the video I've needed to see for years. Thank you!
@Sincere8250
@Sincere8250 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video on guitar truss rods. Your explanation was very helpful and easy to understand.
@alecramseymusic
@alecramseymusic Жыл бұрын
this is one of the cleanest, clearest, most concise channels ive found for working on any kinda guitar stuff. sique
@appi4158
@appi4158 4 жыл бұрын
There’s a lot more to learn here, apart from the string’s action and rod adjustment. Some of them are: genuineness, benevolence, teaching and communication skills, simplifying and briefing the subject, and many more! Sir,...thanks a lot for your gracious, well prepared and absolutely professional video! Salute
@OldManSilencer
@OldManSilencer 4 жыл бұрын
This really helped a lot. I did some adjustments on my bass that I'd been afraid to adjust for years and it fixed the issues I wasn't even fully sure my bass had. Thank you for the simple and clear explanation of what to do and how it works.
@flatgroundtv7097
@flatgroundtv7097 2 жыл бұрын
The best truss rod adjustment video on KZbin. Simple explanation, graphical information with a bit words of encouragement. The confidence level to set the truss rod is high right now. Thank you. 🙂
@Jkamarata
@Jkamarata 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting! I love how detailed and simply you explained things; made it very easy to understand.
@post-man23
@post-man23 2 жыл бұрын
Literally the best educational video about truss rod I’ve ever seen. Simple and precise.
@stewmac
@stewmac 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@matevzkramar
@matevzkramar 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! Having had no guitar teacher ever, I love it when such kind people share their knowledge! 😃
@Coasterdude02149
@Coasterdude02149 4 жыл бұрын
When I took lessons back in the 80's and complained the action was too high.My instructor took my guitar to the tech who was in the shop. "He's gonna adjust your truss rod, he'll bring it right back and we'll get on with the lesson" I said I wanna see. "No, you mess with a truss rod you can break the neck of your axe man. ALWAYS bring it in for a truss adjusment." Now I wanna break his neck. I was always a hands on kinda guy, figured if I saw it being done, I could do it myself , no big deal.
@christiaandemarezoyens4720
@christiaandemarezoyens4720 4 жыл бұрын
This is by far the best YT channel for all guitar tech related issues. 🙌🏼
@flaro38
@flaro38 Жыл бұрын
One of the best video tutorials I've ever seen. Short, straight to the point, contains diagrams which make the matter extremely clear, and a clear, nice sounding voice.
@BoneyBobsTreasure
@BoneyBobsTreasure 2 жыл бұрын
Dear Dan, thank you for this, two years on I still come back here every time I adjust a truss rod.
@leomardo2285
@leomardo2285 3 жыл бұрын
I don't even own a guitar nor I play a guitar, yet I am here and watched the entire video and amazed listening to such a soothing instructions and I can feel his passion on guitar coming through. I wish he was my next door neighbor; I would go there everyday to just talk and help him on whatever he is upto. God bless
@Jakal-pw8yq
@Jakal-pw8yq 2 жыл бұрын
This this channel and the Dr Z channel are my favorite on youtube! I never fail to learn something really valuable and I just adjusted the trust rods on all five of my guitars and they play wonderfully! Thank you very much sir!
@goffdroid
@goffdroid Жыл бұрын
Thank you.. I hope all is well and your rocking out as much as possible
@rikirex2162
@rikirex2162 3 жыл бұрын
started following Dan in 1985-86. I retired from lutherie work 11 years ago and he is still going....super star
@RumbleFish69
@RumbleFish69 3 жыл бұрын
Dan Erlewine is an institution! This man worked on some of the most legendary guitars in the world and his contributions are unmatched! Dan should be give an honorary induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!
@TheChadPad
@TheChadPad 2 жыл бұрын
I feel that there should be a hall of fame for audio engineers, technicians, and luthiers, the men behind the famous musicians and supported them
@RumbleFish69
@RumbleFish69 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheChadPad Well, Grammys and other music shows recognize and award engineers and techs, but luthiers are often praised only by the artists who depend on them. But yes, there should be a way to honor all those who work hard in the shadows and make artists sound great.
@baabaabaa2293
@baabaabaa2293 2 жыл бұрын
I think Joe Meek, Jim Marshall & others have been recognised for their contributions to music etc..but l agree there's some talented ppl behind the scenes whove gone unnoticed.
@stratdx
@stratdx Жыл бұрын
I’ve owned your book Guitar Player Repair Guide for years. Wealth of knowledge there. Thank you!
@polcat79
@polcat79 4 жыл бұрын
This is by far the best and number one video I've seen for explaining the truss rod and how it works. The old boys do it the best.
@sax5055
@sax5055 4 жыл бұрын
I’m a grandfather. I bought my grandson a Les Paul a year ago...guess what we’re doing when he comes over this weekend? THANK YOU SO MUCH! Maybe I’ll get my Fender Strat back...maybe ;) Comprehensive, crystal clear, communicative, concise, conscientious, compelling, and complete, and all of those c’s earn an A+. First KZbin channel to which I’ve ever subscribed.
@misfitthemad276
@misfitthemad276 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, thanks Dan. I just took a bit of relief out of my 2007 Tele neck. I used a 3/16" hex key and it worked really well. I eased the neck back a bit then tightened the rod (so as not to compress the wood too much) as mentioned it your "How to Make Your Electric Guitar Play Great" book.
@dewillem8528
@dewillem8528 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this awesome video! I was one of those afraid to break my truss rod - you inspired me to try and I managed to do it... The explanation is excellent, easy to understand, calm and clear. Keep up the good work..
@MusiciansReflib
@MusiciansReflib 4 жыл бұрын
Dan's my favorite of so many great stew mac reps
@NhisHonor
@NhisHonor 2 жыл бұрын
I have done a lot of reading about adjusting guitar necks and still couldn't get it down. Thank you for this video I Now understand it totally. This was a Godsend. Thank you lots.
@katzenrubbl0r
@katzenrubbl0r 4 жыл бұрын
I've been playing guitar / bass for 15 years now. I was always afraid to make adjustment to the truss rod, because I had a wrong idea on how it works apparently. Got a new bass yesterday which was not set up correctly and I was about to take it to a store to get it fixed. With this video I adjusted it myself in 5 minutes. Thank you!
@paulmcilroy7508
@paulmcilroy7508 3 ай бұрын
Thank you! You just gave me the confidence I needed especially leaving the strings on. Wonderful lessons!!! 👌👍
@kathleencannon4489
@kathleencannon4489 3 жыл бұрын
This is the most straightforward demonstration I've see! Thanx! I'm not so afraid of it anymore. I had visions of wood splitting before I saw your video!
@mv9787
@mv9787 4 жыл бұрын
I like the way he talks. It’s kinda relaxing 🙂👍🏻
@hadara69
@hadara69 3 жыл бұрын
ASMR Guitar
@mattltech
@mattltech 3 жыл бұрын
He likes the way you talk, mmmm hhhmmm.
@CristianDiaz-tg1pj
@CristianDiaz-tg1pj 3 жыл бұрын
Great video!!! Saved me a whole Benjamin while increasing my guitar mechanics comprehension!
@Tyrell_Corp2019
@Tyrell_Corp2019 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! This was the best explanation for truss rod adjustment I’ve seen yet. Subscribed!
@royothebuzz
@royothebuzz 9 ай бұрын
Informative content, well put together video and I would like to add that you have the art of a good teacher; to explain a complex matter in a simple way. Cheers
@davidmcaninch4714
@davidmcaninch4714 4 жыл бұрын
I didn’t know I’d need this, but I did. You got yourself a subscriber.
@herwansaputra4080
@herwansaputra4080 4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like an advice from my father. Love u, sir.
@jeffwolinski2659
@jeffwolinski2659 2 жыл бұрын
I watch a lot of YT videos and Dan is absolutely one of the best teachers anywhere.
@radegojic4862
@radegojic4862 3 жыл бұрын
This is the greatest and most relaxed video ever. All that i want to know is here. I can`t say thank you enough . Video is not too short and not too long, just perfect. Thank you, god bless you.
@tomtomatomic
@tomtomatomic 4 жыл бұрын
"Don't be afraid to adjust you're own trussroad" This is the best advice we can say to a beginner!
@Aaron-zh4kj
@Aaron-zh4kj 4 жыл бұрын
The truss rod has always been the final frontier for me with doing guitar maintenance. 5 and a half minutes later upon finding this video, I know feel I have a pretty good grasp on the idea. I think I'm ready to start doing setups.
@773Spair
@773Spair 4 жыл бұрын
It wasn't adjusting the action and intonation of a Floyd Rose?
@Aaron-zh4kj
@Aaron-zh4kj 4 жыл бұрын
@@773Spair Oddly enough, I threw together a surface mounted floyd rose guitar build, with a nice licensed bridge, to learn on, and despite having the worst frets ever that came on the well used neck, with no ability to switch it out at the moment for lack of money, that stuff came fairly easy. I did learn the hard way, though. The knife edge got slightly worn by my bad attempt to mess with the action (I didn't get too fairly far thank God). Also, for intonation, I stick something under the bridge to jack it up, do my adjustments, then put it back. I find that far easier than loosening everything, adjusting, putting it back, checking, and doing that over and over.
@773Spair
@773Spair 4 жыл бұрын
@@Aaron-zh4kj Thanks for letting me know. I'm happy to read they weren't too difficult for you.
@BluesLicks101
@BluesLicks101 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dan, Its amazing how many truss rod videos do NOT give clear visuals of direction to tighten, yours does! My 72 Les Paul started backbowing and this got me up and running again!
@toddwilliams254
@toddwilliams254 2 жыл бұрын
Plain and simple: You are The King! (And, you inspire confidence--not fear.)
@kristopherlizotte654
@kristopherlizotte654 4 жыл бұрын
This is an excellent video. Great explanation of the truss rod. Marking the nut with a sharpie is a great idea.
@franks471
@franks471 4 жыл бұрын
Something I like to do is to first set the intonation at the 12th fret. Sometimes, I like also setting it at the 14th vs an open string. Then, if my 7th fret note is playing sharp compared to an open string, I'll know that the neck has too much bow. This helps me nail down the exact best setting for the rod.
@anthonydigiovanna3904
@anthonydigiovanna3904 2 жыл бұрын
Dan, you're a gem. Thanks for that sensible video.
@CrimsonDeathBed
@CrimsonDeathBed 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you thank you thank you, I am so happy I came across this channel, I immediately subscribed. I have been playing guitar for 25 years, but I always avoided doing very much adjusting and tech stuff myself. As I'm now starting to do more, the truss rod was still a scary thing for me. I watched your great explanation and in 5 minutes I feel like I know more than I have learned in 25 years, thank you! I'll be checking all your videos out.
@GuitarLessonsBobbyCrispy
@GuitarLessonsBobbyCrispy 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, that was really educational. I've had to make a few truss rod adjustments on my acoustic guitar that requires an allen key right by the sound hole.
@budycelyn
@budycelyn 3 жыл бұрын
i am looking at the exact same thing right now, but was afraid to mess with it until i've researched a bit
@kcsahoufactory4987
@kcsahoufactory4987 2 жыл бұрын
/Wowshet
@joshuabsmith1991
@joshuabsmith1991 4 жыл бұрын
Even though I know this already I just like watching Dan
@user-ho1vt8vz2l
@user-ho1vt8vz2l 4 жыл бұрын
( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
@MonkyMonk729
@MonkyMonk729 3 жыл бұрын
Totally. I've been setting up my own guitars for 20 years. But I see Dan in my feed it's an automatic click.
@danipombo
@danipombo 3 жыл бұрын
This video is awesome, the way he explains things plus the illustrations etc. So pro.
@rogerruss7365
@rogerruss7365 3 жыл бұрын
I like the magic marker tip. Half turn to the left, fret buzz solved. Thank you so much Dan
@JoshL117
@JoshL117 4 жыл бұрын
>StewMac uploads video without Dan >Tons of dislikes >StewMac uploads video with Dan >Zero dislikes
@neilpatrickhairless
@neilpatrickhairless 4 жыл бұрын
...Unless you buy one of the many books he has written over the last three or so decades
@nicktravelstead515
@nicktravelstead515 4 жыл бұрын
If the guitar has a sever up bow should the strings be down tuned or loosened before attempting to adjust the truss rod?
@jamesha175
@jamesha175 4 жыл бұрын
@@nicktravelstead515 that makes sense to me
@God-yb2cg
@God-yb2cg 3 жыл бұрын
Who are you quoting?
@steveincollins
@steveincollins 4 жыл бұрын
Great video! I am going to share this with a lot of people. Most people I do work for are the same - afraid to try adjusting the truss rod or are simply confused about the way it works. Also, those strings on that sg! Oof, my fingers feel gross just thinking about playing that 🤣
@peterschmidt9942
@peterschmidt9942 4 жыл бұрын
@stevecollins I was thinking the same thing! I picked up an Epi SG cheap with similar strings a while back and I was thinking whether I get my shots before or after removing them!
@robertfizer
@robertfizer Жыл бұрын
I greatly appreciate this knowledge you have shared here. Because of inclement weather I find this helpful and it gives me confidence to make necessary adjustments if I need to to maintain good action. Thank you so much!
@freddysnewchannel8885
@freddysnewchannel8885 2 жыл бұрын
Wow excellent advice I didn't know about that special tool for adjusting the truss rod on a Strat from the body end. I have a 61 Strat and that tool will make life a lot easier when it's time to adjust the truss rod.
@jerryhubbard4461
@jerryhubbard4461 4 жыл бұрын
I know the following story does not go with this video but worth telling a luthier as you . I have a Martin D-35, 1970 year. It has been played a lot. A few years back I needed to have some work done that I did not know how to do. There were a couple of braces inside that were loose. The neck was bowed and I hate strings a mile from the frets. The tuners needed to be replaced. I took it to an authorized Martin Luthier in my town, Columbia, South Carolina. He kept my guitar for over 6 months. That did not bother me a lot but after awhile I began to question if he was even working on my guitar. I went by his shop unannounced and he was still not finished. He said he would finish it by the next two weeks. He called mw and told me to come by and pick it up. It looked pretty good. The bow was out of the neck, new tuners, a couple of new frets and of course new strings. I picked it up and played it for a moment. I was better but still a little high on the tenth fret. I told him that the strings still needed to be lowered. He took it back, and a few minutes come back and said that was about a low as they would go. It was ok but not like it was new. He charged me $1,300 for the work. I was a little shocked but being stupid as I was, did not question it. I got home and began playing it and the more I played the more pissed off I became. After a few days, I called his shop and he had moved out of town somewhere in North Carolina. I wrote a letter to Martin and of course, NO reply. After doing some research of my own and watching video's like yours, I figured out just what the problem was. The neck needed to be re-set to get the action back where is was supposed to be. The bridge bone was cut so low the strings could not be lowered without a neck re-set. I don't play the guitar anymore as it really makes me angry as to what happened to me and a great guitar. I hope one day that SOB gets what is coming to him.
@alphagt62
@alphagt62 4 жыл бұрын
Come on man! You can’t let this little lesson keep you from playing guitar! Everyone who can’t play is jealous, playing guitar is a source of joy! Nothing will help put this bad experience behind you like playing the guitar!
@braderrick
@braderrick 4 жыл бұрын
I hope you just mean that you don’t play THAT guitar anymore. That is a bad deal, I feel that you need a great luthier to perform a neck reset on a guitar like that. The amount he charged you is outrageous and should have included a neck reset at that price. Sorry to hear that.
@jerryhubbard4461
@jerryhubbard4461 4 жыл бұрын
@@braderrick I should have held his feet to the fire. Running out to town was not good either. Also, Martin could at lease responded to my letter.
@jerryhubbard4461
@jerryhubbard4461 4 жыл бұрын
@@alphagt62 At one time, I was a pretty good player. But losing interest has taken most of my talent from me. Maybe one day I will get back into it or at least have the guitar repair by someone that cares.
@Kevin.Kelly.
@Kevin.Kelly. 4 жыл бұрын
There are more bad ones than good ones. That comes from experience as well.
@zackamania6534
@zackamania6534 4 жыл бұрын
The strings on that SG are also from 1960!
@mikagami69
@mikagami69 4 жыл бұрын
No kidding, hahaha
@JohnDoe-pq8yw
@JohnDoe-pq8yw 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely disgraceful.
@CarcPazu
@CarcPazu 4 жыл бұрын
I was scanning the comments for that statement!
@joeroganjosh9333
@joeroganjosh9333 4 жыл бұрын
I use a can of Tony Iommi Vintage Rust Spray on new strings and they sound great.
@thiagosarraf7265
@thiagosarraf7265 4 жыл бұрын
They are the original strings
@John3_16andthensome
@John3_16andthensome 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dan. You just opened up a whole new world to me.
@mikeortega6072
@mikeortega6072 6 ай бұрын
thank you for your gentle education, it has come in handy during my last bass upgrades. 👍
@rocketscience4516
@rocketscience4516 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Just what I was looking for. A++++
@subodhpokhrel8225
@subodhpokhrel8225 4 жыл бұрын
I felt that when he said "don't be afraid to adjust your own truss rod".
@whinegummi6329
@whinegummi6329 3 жыл бұрын
The experience people like you have is priceless.
@bdurushia
@bdurushia 4 ай бұрын
Honestly an incredible explanation of truss rods. Don't know why it alluded me so much, but this helped me understand how to properly adjust my guitars. Thanks!
@NHfiddle
@NHfiddle 4 жыл бұрын
I've been setting up my guitars for over 20 years now, and I've learned most of the trade secrets and specs for whatever guitar I'm playing. Saved myself a lot of money by doing it myself. I just purchased the correct tooling for setting up guitars, now all of mine are near perfect for me using manufacturer's specs. Thanks Dan for the info...
@theofficialdiamondlou2418
@theofficialdiamondlou2418 4 жыл бұрын
Paul V. Gentile do you do your own frets ?
@NHfiddle
@NHfiddle 4 жыл бұрын
@@theofficialdiamondlou2418 No, I don't. But I do everything else. I have a special friend that does frets, haven't needed him in years. I have a sort of light touch so not a lot of fret wear. Then again I don't hold on to them for long periods of time except for the ones I have now and they're keepers.
@theofficialdiamondlou2418
@theofficialdiamondlou2418 4 жыл бұрын
Paul V. Gentile cool , appreciate it. ✌️
@NHfiddle
@NHfiddle 4 жыл бұрын
@@theofficialdiamondlou2418 You're welcome, yeah I know , too much info at one time, sorry for the book.
@bbmade
@bbmade 4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Tell Dan Erlewine we’re still waiting for another visit to Red Wing!
@josephkovalovsky3050
@josephkovalovsky3050 2 жыл бұрын
Your instructional video on adjusting the truss rod on my acoustic guitar my spot-on I did it myself it came out fantastic Not only was I educated I actually saved money as well thank you so much
@shanefrank3281
@shanefrank3281 3 жыл бұрын
Lots of bad truss rod videos out there. This is one of the best ones. Concise and what you need to know with no rambling.
@GabrielTheCalango
@GabrielTheCalango 4 жыл бұрын
This video in 2 words: "Righty tighty". It works for me
@rustyaxelrod
@rustyaxelrod 4 жыл бұрын
The significance to that silly expression is that it sound wrong to say it backwards. Lefty tighty righty loosey or righty loosey lefty tighty just don’t sound ...right. It works pretty well for noobies until they run across some left handed threads for the first time. I always preferred clockwise talk but I’ve seen a lot of people stop for a second and repeat that little saying.
@lsubslimed
@lsubslimed 4 жыл бұрын
Nooz Zoo - Good point, but it can be a quick and helpful reminder since it's such a popular and easy phrase to remember. It works as long as you think of the direction of the rotation as starting from the top (12 o'clock) of the nut or bolt, with regard to your perspective of it. But yea, I think most people (at least I do) just intuitively imagine "righty" as being clockwise and "lefty" being counterclockwise, since that's the direction the clock hands move when at the starting position (12 o'clock, or 0 o'clock).
@lsubslimed
@lsubslimed 4 жыл бұрын
Nooz Zoo - yea, whatever helps you remember is what's best. 👍
@richb.4374
@richb.4374 4 жыл бұрын
If you can use your guitar as a bow and arrow, you may need a truss rod adjustment.
@davidzamora9973
@davidzamora9973 4 жыл бұрын
Wait a minute. You mean that's not what dad's guitar is for?
@JeromyBranch
@JeromyBranch 4 жыл бұрын
If your guitar neck looks like yer hound dog's legs....you might need a truss rod adjustment.
@bobareeniobobareenio2935
@bobareeniobobareenio2935 4 жыл бұрын
Dan Erlewine is not only a TRUE GENIUS Luthier, he is also a great guy! I asked him some questions and he was more than glad to get back to me. :-)
@NHfiddle
@NHfiddle 4 жыл бұрын
The one thing I've noticed, over the years, is that Gibson truss rods are really sensitive. Even 1/16 of a turn can make a world of difference, hence the .012 feeler gauge used at around the 5th, 6th or 7th frets for proper neck relieve. I have one guitar that I got down to .010 on the neck relief and it plays fine with no buzz.
@dmytro.shevtsov
@dmytro.shevtsov 4 жыл бұрын
Great video! One question: should I do this while the guitar is in tune, in tuning I play in, or should I loosen the strings first? Truss rod is accessible from the headstock in my case. Thanks in advance!
@BradleyHasse
@BradleyHasse 2 ай бұрын
This might be the best instructional video, on any topic, I’ve ever seen.
@dew12u
@dew12u Жыл бұрын
This is the first time I've watched one of your videos - good simple info. I'm subscribing.
@Kremtimi
@Kremtimi 4 жыл бұрын
'Everybody i know gets one for Christmas' :D
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