How to Adjust the Truss Rod on Your Acoustic Guitar
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I've been playing guitar for over 30 years. I adjusted my truss rod for the first time tonight. I was always told never to mess with the truss rod, it has to be professionally adjusted. With the help of this video, my Ibanez acoustic that I was ready to turn into firewood has new life! Thanks!
professionals in any field say things like this because they don't want to lose business. Just take your time and you can figure out how to do whatever it is.
Same as mate I've never touched my truss rod 😅
I did, and i ended up learning how to adjust these things, and eventually, I’m adjusting everything on my guitar, including tremolo adjustments, fret string height, etc…
@@NapoleonBorn2Partythankfully we now have tutorials for everything for free
Ditto, i'm 50 (ish) and just learnt this cool trick. But 'Firewood'? Noo, give it to a kid if you get fed up with it. You never know how good they may become. 👍
who else was able to play barre chords after this
When someone has thst hair and is talking about guitar i have to Believe he knows about guitars
Same haha
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exactly 😆
Nails is what you will have to be aware of.
Same 🤣
Been playing since I was 14, I’m now 61. Everyone made it sound like you would mess your guitar up if you messed with the truss rod, but mine needed messed with, and so I found this video, and guitar now plays perfect! Never in all those years did I attempt to adjust it before! Amazing how we can be afraid to do something, then find out we could do it all along! And I actually paid music stores to turn a screw a quarter inch! Lol! Thanks for posting this video!
I just bought an allen key and did a little adjustment on my neck for the first time. My strings have no buzz and it plays like silk! This video made it simple. I'm 65 and started playing when I was 17. Shalom!
I like this guy. Hes making it seem like no big deal and hes not being arrogant or confusing. Great teaching skills and a very professional presentation. Thanks a lot, Sir.
The best part of this video are the new terms I learned, "righty tighty lefty loosey". Great job.
i learned that from curious george i think haha
I'm surprised you didn't already know this but glad you've learned it now. It's endlessly helpful
Well thats the universal rule for nuts n bolts..and bottle caps too..
I thought everyone knew that by like 6 haha. You’d think I’d be an overachiever
@@musicalpal3140 its not universal in the automotive world... Reverse threads will trick you sometimes
Had a Fret buzz on the E and A string, 3rd Fret (G and C). Did exactly what he said (but gave it an 1/8th turn at a time) and BAM! Fret buzz is gone after 3 1/8th turns!! Thank You!!!
I had the exact same problem in the same places as you. Did about 3 1/8th turns as well and it’s much better now!
Ive had my acoustic guitar for almost a year now and ive always felt like it was so much tougher to play than my electric. I know of course this is generally true for acoustic but I had no idea how much. I could do bar chords but my b string would never ring no matter how hard i tried. My fingers would take physical abuse trying to do them cleanly on the acoustic. Turns out all it took was simply adjusting the truss rod and now its like 10x easier to play. I guess its better I figured this out sooner rather than later.
Excellent video. I've never messed with my truss rod before on any guitar, and this video helped me completely eliminate the buzz on my Taylor while still keeping nice low action. Thank you!
This man is amazing at explaining things. So simply. I’m so happy I came across this RUclips channel. Very informative!
first time in 20 years I hear such a clear and concise explanation. the rod and strings are pulling against each other.
I just received my fender SA-105CE from Amazon today which needed a hell lot of tightening but I had no idea about how to do it..... Thanks for your video.....now my guitar is in perfect shape......
I am a novice guitar player (been a drummer my whole life) and was having some buzzing issues with my new guitar. I was able to completely correct it by watching your video. First time working on a guitar too! Many thanks!
Great tutorial Tony, thanks for taking the time to share. Mike Kennedy's suggestion about the capo on the first fret makes checking the relief that much easier
Thanks for the simple and straightforward explanation of how the truss rod and the strings interact. Helps me to understand what I'm doing when I make adjustments.
Man, this video was so useful! I've played guitar for over 20 years now and this is the very first time I dared to do this myself! Thank you so much!
Well and simply explained. I got rid of a slight (but annoying) spot of fret buzz on my acoustic guitar by slackening off the truss rod a ¼ turn. Result! Thank you 👏
This video worked for me, adjusted my acoustic for the first time ever tonight and it's playing way better. Thanks for taking the time.
Cheers for this video, Tony. Worked a treat!
Very well explained for a beginner, i purchased a guitar second hand from a pawn shop and needed to fix fret buzz on the low E string. One thing i noticed is the truss rod screw was rather tight (due to the guitar being second hand no doubt), so first turn in either direction take a little bit of extra force.
I just want to thank you so much Tony. I have a Martin HD-28 and live in the east coast where there's a decent amount of incremental weather and is humid so the neck is always temperamental. I can't afford guitar tech very much and don't want the techs to do it for free. So I really appreciate the lesson.
I'm so glad you got it right. So many techs sight a neck downwards and not in playing position
you are the best at explaining such things.. other people usually just tell you a bunch of non explained quotes while you tell all the truth and the reasons behind it, thanks.
Thanks for this! I had just changed the strings on my classical and was getting buzz on the 4th string. Managed to get rid of it completely due to your explanation. Saved me a lot of trouble from going to a shop to see what was wrong with it :)
Easily the best video I've found on this.
Was taken on at a second hand goods store where they just so happen to sell instruments. For the most part I'm pretty on it with setting up guitars but truss rod adjustments have always intimidated me. TL;DR - Now have a wonderful Ibanez Acoustic that isn't bowing like a roundabout :D
My teacher once told me about the truss rod. I believe he told me what it does, either I wasn’t listening or just completely forgot. Finding this video (I was tryna find out if there was a way to change the action) was really helpful so thank you :)
I watched a few videos on this and this is the best one by far! Thanks for the clear and concise explanation.
So great. This was necessary and much appreciated.
I'm guilty of playing the guitar a lot but not really being nearly as good about the maintenance and knowledge of it I just kind of string it and play it but I have to say this really was so simply explained I was able to do the job and had really awesome results I appreciate it...
Thank you for the advice and instruction. I suddenly acquired a buzz when I put on a set of DR Black Beauties (WHICH I DO NOT RECOMMEND.) Changed them out for a set of DR Sunbeams (STRONG RECOMMENDATION.), but then I had TWO string buzzing. I loosened the truss rod on my Gibson Songwriter and I am back to buzz-free playing. Thank you so much!!!
I picked up a Mitchell acoustic on OfferUp for $30. It had a really bad bow in the neck and instead of taking it to my local guitar tech to fix it I found your video and five turns of an Allen wrench later it sounds amazing. Thanks man
Thank you for explaining so clearly. Purchased the tool and did exactly how you explained. My Taylor buzz is totally gone! She playing great again!!❤🎸
Just adjusted my CBS Masterworks acoustic guitar and it plays better than ever! Thanks for the video!
I can’t believe the difference it made on my fender acoustic !! Now enjoy playing it rather then wanting to smash it rock star style lol ! Tightened the truss rod and now barre chords are a joy. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the fear out of this operation.
This brought my 2003 ibanez aw100 back to life. I was going to go buy another guitar. I'm enjoying this guitar more than ever now. Thanks!
Thanks, now my guitar neck looks like erectile dysfunction
That's what it's supposed to look like.
Im a real newbie, but I'm coming along, I had No idea i had a truss Rod until this video. I do get a slight buzz and thanks to this video, I no longer have that buzz, I was pressing so hard on the baby e thinking that buzz was me, it wasn't. all though 4 years old this video helped me greatly!! Thanks so much. I learned something new and adjusted to perfection Thanks again.
Just lowered action on my Gibson, I noticed my high E string was buzzing afterwards so rolled it back a little bit and its spot on now.
Great overview! Am fixing up daughter-in-law's guitar & although i've done this dozens of times i wanted a refresher before i started "turning screws." Thank you!!!
this gave me the confidence to adjust the truss rod on my Fender CD60. I gave it approximately 1/4 turn to the right. now it's far easier to play!!
Tony, Thank you for this video instruction. You are a good teacher: very clear and very concise.
Best video on how to do that...Its very simple indeed and your 1/4 clockwise to tighten the trust rode is perfect.
Gotta say this brought my old cheap rogue back to life . Thank you
DONE IT! First time in 35 years. Thanks so much for what seemed scary but was in fact simple.
Great Video! Cleared up a lot of confusion on how to adjust the truss rod.
Great video! Very simple with no unnecessary explanations.
This video has been a huge help in understanding how to make minor adjustments.. Thanks!!
Thanks Tony. I always wondered how to do this. Very clearly and well explained. Awesome tip.
Thanks. I’ve been contemplating buying a new classical guitar for a while. This video just saved me a thousand plus dollars.
One of the best clearly explained videos about this subject.👍🏻thx.
Thank you sir, I fixed my buzzing problem! 🙏
Put a capo on the 1st fret, hold down the low E string at the 14th fret, measure the 'neck relief' at the 6th fret (the guitar should not be de-tuned);; adjust the truss rod, if it needs adjusted, so that the 'neck relief' is only about 0.5 millimetre or thereabouts -- that's how a master luthier does it.
That is a very useful tip. Thank you.
But it only applies if you have a 14-fret acoustic (body joins neck at 14th fret). Not a 12! Just be wary of that haha
0.5 is too much, the general consensus is set on .25mm or .01 inch. You may have fretting issues with that much relief
I will try that Mick!
@@superdriver777 nice catch superdriver. With the emergence of Ed Sheeran, a whole lot of new players are buying 12's. To be honest, if I played plugged in or if I played a small, intimate setting, I ALWAYS play a 12 fretter. I've got a 2012 LaPlant and a 1959 Framus, depending on if I'm playing steel or nylon. I played a regular Martin 14 fred Dread otherwise.I'm off on a tangent but im illustrating why YOUR post is relevant.
7 yrs ago video 👍🙂. Make sense on adjusting the rod without loosening it, it’s an instant quick adjustment then tune it. I loosen the strings before then tune it. Thanks for the tip on how to check the vibrations of the strings to the fret. Good video 👋👍🙂
You really explain things clearly mate! Good job! Subscribed.
in the pick of despair, one step before throw money for nothing in tecnician, i found u stranger and u solve a huge prob in my guitar, tnx u very much. the problem has to loose the rod a bit to make the guitar sounds brand better than (new). gosh bless you
Love these videos Tony, you give so much character to your videos. Missing you on the Acoustic Letter. I'm looking forward to joining your website. ✌️
+Nicolas King Glad you are digging these!!! Tony's Acoustic Challenge is growing everyday, I am really grateful for all of the members and the team that is helping me!!! Thanks for checking these out!!!
So clear. This needs be in my memory with the understanding.
Great video! Thanks for keeping it simple and concise 👍🏼
My dude thank you so much. Fixed string buzz on a new guitar. She plays amazingly now!
Great video, thanks mate. Clear and concise explanation. Fixed my Washburn Mirage Deluxe buzz straight away. Cheers!
Thank you for sharing your experience knowledge and passion with those of us trying to make music. I've adjusted my guitars necks before but its been a while. Appreciate the information to confirm my memory. BEST AND PEACE
Well thought out lesson. Comprehensive yet concise. Thank you!
This video is great! Thank you for breaking down something I have been intimidated to do on my own.
Excellent video. Super informative and clear. Thanks!
Thanks Brother....that was easy to understand...
Tony REALLY helpful video on this! Just helped me fix what was not enough bow on a 12-string. Thank you!
Love your delivery!!! Just subscribed!
This was a session that gave me a better understanding. Thanks 👍
Dude you have beautiful hands. You could be a hand model. Best explanation I ever heard. Thanks.
About 1:03 you deliver the info I have been searching for! Thank you ever so much
Thanks. That's a good description of truss rod vs strings. Makes sense.
I love how you address the scary element and walk through carefully. I'll be sending my students to this video. Thanks!
Great video man. Quick and to the point. Thanks!
Great video, thanks!
Thank you so much brother. I corrected my Faith Guitar bend after watching your video. Cheers from India.
When I watch these videos I wonder if this dude is reading off of a teleprompter because the flow of his thoughts into words are very smooth.
Great tutorial! Made me feel confident to make my own adjusrment and I think I got it just about right!
Ah this is so good. New guitar fret buzzing on the 2nd/3rd driving me insane.
2 quarter turns and jobs a gooden, was wondering whether to try or not as there is so much hype about dangers.
Thanks dude!
You sir have added value to my life. I thank you.
Thank you so much sir! You really helped the needy. 😊
Great vid man thanks! 👌👌👌
Thank you for a clear description of how to adjust the truss rod.
Great, concise info and explanation of adjustment. Thanks!
A capo and a set of feeler gauges will help with this adjustment/measurement. Place the capo on the first fret, press the string at the body/neck joint fret, and measure with feeler gauge the the distance between the e string (both 6 and 1) and the fret at the 7th fret. Most of the online luthiers/guitar techs I've watched say to use .012 inches of relief at the 7th fret.
Don't forget to retune the guitar to pitch and remeasure after each adjustment.
Excellent explanation! Just what I was looking for. Thank you!
I knew from your first line I was at the right place.
Great video. All of the information, great delivery, no time wasting. Thank you.
I was about to head to a gig when I remembered my guitar had fallen and the action was f#cked!!
Saw your vid went for 5 minutes and I'm so glad it was you.
I'm pretty impressed with my first go (Also a muso for 30 years and had never tried).
I'll fine tune it tomorrow but it got me through the gig :) Cheers
Thanks for this great video man!
New to your channel. Thank you for explaining everything simple so we can understand.
I love your videos. your tip videos are the best on RUclips!
Great dude its the second time I watch your video it helps a lot. Thanks for your tips
Really, really, excellent lesson thanks 🙏
I've been playing for 25 years and like Tony's technique. I live in the Northeast and the climate changes quite a bit. I adjust with the tension in E. It is usually 1/4 to 1/8th and I'm not messing around for a lot of adjusting. Just adjust, tune again, the small adjustment is perfect. If not, a little back, but hardly ever has to do that adjustment. Although I have done a 1/4 and a 1/8 the next day
Excellent vid… Simple explanation and right to the point… Thank you 🙏😊
Thank You. Got my Fender adjuster in in minutes
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Thanks for the video man this was a big help.
Thanks man , guitar center said my guitar was fucked cuz I live in a dry climate. I adjusted it and now it sounds perfect.
Brian Mcnary never go to guitar center for repairs. Only go there to buy stuff lol
very helpful thank you.
it worked great on my cordoba flamenco: I was getting a dead note on the second fret of the high E string. That side of the neck had a noticeable reverse bow in it, while the Low E side of the neck appeared flat. I loosed the truss rod a good half turn and the visible bow disappeared from the high E side and the dead note vanished as we'll. Thanks
Nice simple explanation
Never knew how. Now I know
Thx Tony!