Quick question about trussrod on acoustic

[Damani311]

I have never had an acoustic before, the trussrod is accessed at the base of the neck, inside the body. Which way way should I turn it to create more bow in the neck, I.e. more relief, I'm not sure b/c usually it's at the top of the neck on the headstock.

Thanks in advance!

[Turnaround]

Generally you turn the truss rod counter-clockwise to loosen it and thus add more relief. That's true whether the adjuster is at the headstock or at the bridge end of the neck.

[dave251]

Something to remember when LOOSENING a truss rod, ie, to allow more bow.....always turn it just a hair farther than is necessary, and then TIGHTEN BACK to where it needs to be. This "sets" the threads so the nut doesn't continue to loosen on it's own.

[Damani311]

guys I still need help!

Which way do I look at the bass when considering which way is counterclockwise? Keep in mind that the trussrod is upside down going up through the neck, so do I turn it upside down and go counterclockwise with the bass upside down?

[dave251]

Inside the body, counterclockwise will loosen. That's with the neck pointing AWAY from you. Remember to tighten back up just enough to "set" the thread. I'd loosen 1/4 turn, and then reset just a hair.

[Damani311]

nooooooooooooooooooooo

so i had it right the first time

reversed it for a two day period

and now I've been going the wrong way

Good to check at least

so if i'm sitting with the guitar in my lap, headstock/neck facing straight away with the bottom strap lock digging into my stomach, I should turn it counterclockwise?

thanks.........

[dave251]

yes