Truss Rod Adjustment Needed?

[theevilplankton]

I've got 2 Ric 4003's - a 2009, and a new 2010.

The 2010 has had a great set-up by a luthier, superb action, etc.

The 2009 is as it came from the factory - thing is, the action needs taking down a bit, and the whole neck feels 'tighter'.

Whereas the 2010, fitted with the same strings, is more playable, and strings bend easier, the 2009 just feels more ridgid.

I am going to take it to a luthier to get the action down, etc. However, does the ridgigity sound like neck tension? Would a little truss rod adjustment make the neck feel a bit looser?

Sorry for the daft question - I've had Rics before, and always just played them as they came. I've only become aware after having the new one set up, and feeling how different it plays.

Any ideas?

[lowendblues]

check your string heighth at the nut. Ricks come from the factory with the nut cut pretty high.

Chances are, your luthier may have filed the slots down a bit on your 2010. That would make it feel less "tight".