Truss Rod Adjustment

If there is one thing vital to a guitar, that thing would be the truss rod. The truss rod is a metal rod within the guitar neck that makes the guitar neck bend slightly to prevent fret buzz and other problems. Weather and temperature changes can cause the rod to move by itself over time. The truss rod can be adjusted using an allen wrench, although some guitars require special tools to adjust the rod. The truss rod must be turned a quarter of a circle at a time to have the wood from the neck ease and bend toward the direction you wish. These are some signs of a needed truss rod adjustment: if the neck bows outward between the seventh and twelfth fret, which are the spaces where you press your fingers on to make chords or play a specific note, and it is difficult for you to press on with your finger, the truss rod needs to be tightened clock wise until the desired “feel” is met.  If the neck bows inward between the same frets and cause a buzz, which can ultimately affect your playing, you need to loosen the rod by turning it counter-clockwise. This procedure can be tedious because it can be difficult to get the neck to bend the way you want, but it is a lot more efficient because getting It fixed at a guitar shop can range from 60-100 dollars. Learning yourself can make you a more experienced guitar maintainer.

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