Basic setup question

[lazytech]

Hey Guys just looking for a quick help ona setup issue.

basically if I hit say the 5th on down fret on the a string, it raddles on the frets past that (toward the bridge).

Im pretty sure its either string height or neck reliefe, just not familia to know which for sure, so just looking for your guys input.

Thx

[Chipsonfire]

Sounds like a relief problem. This should help you fix that right up.

[Fretlessboy]

Take a feeler guageand make sure your frets near the fingerboard are not unseated (pulling out and too high). Some time it is the issue. Otherwise they could just be too high. Also, if it is a bolt on sometimes the neck joint os cuta wrong angle. I would check
the neck relief but if it is too flat you will get rattle all over the place. Add a bit of relief and se what happens.

[lazytech]

Thanx guys, I was figuring one or the other, relief made sens, just a little hesitant to be messing with stuff too much.e.

[lazytech]

do you guys go like increments of 1/4 turns or so?

just trying to get an idea, the last time i messed with it I totally screwed it up :-)

[Mazatleco17]

I need help also, I got a VMJ but to me is clear that the string height is high, I replaced the stock strings for flats but from the 12th fret on it rattles, I tried adjusting the action by lowering the bridge but it just made it worse, by looking at the neck it "seems" fine, I tried adjusting it but nothing still the strings are to high and it buzzes a lot.

[Chipsonfire]

1/4 turns are usually a good idea, then let it settle for a few hours or over night and check again.

Mazatleco17: I'm really not sure what the problem might be, so I'm not going to try and help and risk screwing something up. Someone on here will probably chime in, or you can read the stick at the top of the forum for setup.

[Revvv]

You want the relief in the neck to be at about 22thousandths at the 9th fret.

I normally use about an 1/8 to a 1/4 turn at a time on the truss rod.