going 1/2 step to standard

[dougray]

hi, i have a 5 string bass setup/tuned for half step down tuning with d'addario chromes.... going to standard tuning what should i do as far as truss rod adjustment ,what i mean is should i go ahead and tune standard let it "sit' for awhile then make truss adjustments? or "pre" adjust rod for standard tuining/ i'll probably be using chromes... thanks.

[JustDavid]

I'd measure neck relief initially, uptune, then adjust to restore neck relief to the preveiously measured value. Then check the next day, adjust if required.

What I've caught herein, & it makes sense to me, is that in cases like this the '1/4 turn a day' rule of thumb is not applicable. Becuase you aren't changing the tension with the truss rod, you are sort of un-changing the tension change your up-tuning created.