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Originally Posted by MeBiff  My L-2000 needs to have its neck adjusted. |
I need to have my head examined, but that's a whole 'nother story.
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In other words, when the bass is laying flat on a surface face up, the neck is slightly curved up towards the ceiling at the headstock and slightly curved up at the body. Not a lot, just needs a little tweak to flatten it out a little.
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Too much relief.
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Which way do I turn the truss rod to slightly flatten the neck?
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As you look down the neck from the headstock to the bridge, you'll turn the nut to the right to tighten the trussrod, therefore straightening and flattening the neck. It's the old "Lefty-loosie, righty-tighty" thing.
Don't go crazy when you're adjusting the trussrod. Several small adjustments are a bunch better than one big one because the reaction of the neck to your adjustments remains predictable. My recommendation is no more than a quarter turn at a time with the strings loosened a little. Re-tune and give the bass an hour or so to adjust. You'll usually feel/see results right away, but the final "settle-in" may take a couple days.
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Also what size allen key do I use? I do have a Fender truss rod wrench. Is the official G&L setup guide the best source?
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Depending on when (and where) the bass was manufactured: If it's a fairly recent USA or any Tribute bass, you'll use a 4mm allen wrench. Otherwise you'll use an 1/8" allen wrench.
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G&L Owner's Manual is centered on the older 3-bolt necks. Other than that difference, it is still appropriate for use with a modern G&L. Just understand that the settings shown will give you a very playable bass, but they're just a basis for what you actually want - meaning you can fine tune from there.
If the Fender wrench fits, use it. Otherwise don't. Sounds over-simplistic, but it works.
Ken...
