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How to Correct a Forward Bow on an Acoustic Guitar
Fixing a forward bow is usually pretty straightforward. The problem here is that your truss rod is too loose and isn’t exerting enough pressure against the neck, and the strings are having their way and pulling the neck forward. In … Con...
How a Truss Rod Works
Not quite sure how that steel rod in your guitar neck works? The video clip below should explain things.The same principles apply to electric guitars, bass guitars and acoustic guitars with truss rods. As the clip shows, a guitar truss … Conti...
How to Correct a Forward Bow on a Bass
The problem here is usually that your truss rod is too loose and isn’t exerting enough pressure against the strings and the strings are having their way and pulling the neck forward. Strings on a tuned instrument exert anywhere from … Co...
(1 of 3) Neck Assessment and Adjustment on an Acoustic Guitar
Tools 12 or 15 in. Metal Straight Edge Alan Wrench, Hex Key or Socket Wrench Light Piece of Paper, Paper Towel or light cloth to use as a backdrop Phillips Head Screwdriver (if your guitar has a truss rod cover) … Continue reading →...
How to Fix a Forward Bow on an Electric Guitar
Fixing a forward bow is usually pretty straightforward. The problem here is that your truss rod is too loose and isn’t exerting enough pressure against the neck, and the strings are having their way and pulling the neck forward. In … Con...
(1 of 5) How to Assess and Adjust a Bass Neck
Tools 12 or 15 in. (30cm or 40cm) Metal Straight Edge Hex Key or Socket Wrench Light Piece of Paper, Paper Towel or light cloth to use as a backdrop Phillips Head Screwdriver (if your bass has a truss rod … Continue reading →...