Danelectro Longhorn Truss Rod

boomba · #1 03-01-2009, 06:28 PM

Anyone know what diection to turn the truss rod on the neck to reduce the amount of relief? The longhorn is a 90's reissue.

Mr. Ray · #2 03-01-2009, 06:34 PM

Remember this saying Righty tighty (increase), lefty loosey (reduce)

bluewine · #3 03-01-2009, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by boomba

Anyone know what diection to turn the truss rod on the neck to reduce the amount of relief? The longhorn is a 90's reissue.

Rule of thumb, "righty tighty, lefty loosy"

boomba · #4 03-01-2009, 06:39 PM

This is what I thought but when I turn it counterclockwise it is loose but I still have too much relief. I thought the Danelectro may be the opposite of normal.

bluewine · #5 03-01-2009, 06:45 PM

What happens when you turn it to the left?

boomba · #6 03-01-2009, 06:56 PM

Looking at the heal of the guitar I am turning it counterclockwise (to the left) and the rod offers no resistance. When I turn it clockwise (to the right) it feels like I am encountering resistance.

Steve Bennett · #7 03-01-2009, 10:26 PM

To decrease relief, you need to turn it to the right, or clockwise. You want to tighten the nut to counteract string tension. You've been doing the opposite.

62bass · #8 03-02-2009, 03:22 AM

Steve is exactly right. The Danelectro is no different than most of the other basses as far as truss rod adjustments.

boomba · #9 03-02-2009, 09:31 AM

Thanks guys this makes more sense!