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Adjusting truss rod... need help

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Wasim, Dec 3, 2005.

  1. Dec 3, 2005 #1
    Wasim

    Wasim

    Dec 10, 2004
    The bottom frets (the first 4 i'd say) on the A, D, G strings on my Ibanez SRX700 (brand new) are making a horrible clank. Is it right that this is probably because the truss rod is too loose/tight?

    Is adjusting the truss rod a job for one of the assistants at my local guitar store or can i do it meself? Bear in mind i have no experience fixing/building basses and don't even know where/what the truss rod is, and don't really want to dick around with a new $700 bass.

    If it is something i could do meself, a bit of a step by step guide through the process would be great.

    Cheers everyone
     
  2. Dec 3, 2005 #2
    syciprider

    syciprider Inactive

    May 27, 2005
    Inland Empire
  3. Dec 4, 2005 #3
    Ostinato

    Ostinato Guest

    Feb 7, 2005
    Toronto ON
    Loosening the nut might help. A truss nut is like any other nut, clockwise to tighten (tight nut=straighter rod=less relief, or in your case convex relief), counterclockwise to loosen (loose nut=relaxed rod=concave relief).