jj1565

ok mrman same for u, measure ur neck angle, see if the string is on the fretwire there.
if it is, u dont have enough bend. and ill repost with how to make minor adjustments in about an hour.

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Yeah, I measured it, and it needs adjusting.

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madpickin03

Nurse taking over, Doctor is out for lunch...

here you go
http://ultimate-guitar.com/columns/...ing_guitar.html

EDIT: I just read that its an EdgePro system, what you can actually do is undo the string lockers and insert the ball end inside, you dont have to cut them.

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***Note to future posters plz dont ask the doc the same thing again, thx***


How To Adjust The Truss Rod

1) Always make sure that you're in your desired perfect tuning pitch.
2) Measure your neck relief and see whether its proper. Fret the 1st fret low E and the 19th/20th fret where the neck meets the body and see the 8th fretwire. There should be a clearance of at least 0.3mm-0.5mm between the low E and the fretwire.
3) If the string lays dead on the fretboard/fretwires or below 0.3mm (0.2 i still ok IMO), then you'd need to loosen your truss rod. If the string is higher than 0.5mm, then you have to much neck relief, you need to tighten your truss rod.
4) Always tighten or loosen your truss rod in 1/4th of a turn or 1/8th of a turn each time, and let rest between each turn for about 10-20 minutes to let your neck adjust to its new settings.
5) Check your neck relief by performing step#2 again and see whether its proper. Also, make sure that you're still in your desired tuning and re-check every now and then if your tuning runs off.
6) After you've accomplish to let your neck relief to be at least in between 0.3mm and 0.5mm, again, let the neck rest.

Tips:
- You can get extra hands and use a feeler gauge to measure your 8th fretwire or just simply capo the 1st fret. This is for more accurate measurement.
- Important* If your action is too high, that may also be the cause of your neck relief being higher than it should, i suggest that you restore the low E action to its factory setting (normally 2mm-3mm above the 12th fretwire) and measure your neck relief.

Various adjusting tool. Left (Allen Key), Right (Barrel Wrench)


Helpful websites:
- http://projectguitar.com/tut/trussadjust.htm
- http://www.jemsite.com/tech/1setup.htm#step3
- http://www.fretnotguitarrepair.com/trussrods.htm


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jj1565

assuming ur bridge is level...

you might want to add some more bend.
if u wanted to adjust ur truss rod, that would be a 1/8" turn in a Counter Clockwise direction, after u detune the strings a little. That's a very small turn.

that's a very small turn. you would turn let the guitar sit an hour then retune and remeasure.
if it still needed more bend u could turn anouther 1/8".

dont force a turn, and repost with any questions. make sure u use the correct size wrench.

wait, remeasure, u know ur on the right track when it lifts off the fretwire a little.
if u can ever fit more than a creditcards, thickness between the wire and the string, it's more bend than u need.
most guys like it just a bit off the fretwire.

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this is great...I recommend that this be stickied

jj1565

thanks

but dont worry, it's not going anywhere. im sure it'll stay on the first page a while.

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Is there a good site for someone new to guitars and setups which outlines what is needed and the steps to preform my own setup?

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for strats...

http://www.icepoint.com/guitar/Sett...ctric%20guitar/


for general styles...

http://projectguitar.com/tut/action.htm

acoustic work...

http://www.frets.com/FRETSPages/Lut.../buzzintro.html

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morning. the doc is in.

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hey jenny. this is more suited to mad since he's teh ibby master how do i know if my studs to adjust action are locked or not cos im afraid of breaking them

jj1565

sorry, it's the weekend. you know he likes to sleep in. ill bump you anyway.


see, i was under the impression, that the posts were adjustable once the nut was unlocked.
what type of bridge is it, cause i want to make a mental note.

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Hi, i have tuned by guitar to drop D and lowered the action like 2 months ago. I am getting a lot of fret buzzing on the lower 2 strings. I have also noticed that the end of the neck where it is attached to the body has kind of curled up so the action is lower at the 24th fret then it is at the 17th. Should i get it properly set up by a shop or can i adjust it myself?

thanks

jj1565

what type of guitar is it?
what gauge strings are u using?
what frets are rubbing the strings?

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nah this isn't for the nut this is for the studs (thats the one fark i have a bad memory) and like cos i wanna adjust my action i wanna know if my studs are locked or not cos i dont really wanna break 'em and have to buy new ones.

edit: its a Lo-Pro Edge

p.stick

what type of guitar is it?
it is a cort X-6. Its like a superstrat type of guitar with floydrose and locking nuts.

what gauge strings are u using?
9 - 42, the guitar is originally set up to this gauge.

what frets are rubbing the strings?
I dont quite understand. no frets are rubbing the strings. But the lower 2 strings get
a lot of buzz. I think it applies for most of the frets on the E string and frets 8-24 for the A string.

jj1565

ok usually when a string buzing, it;s because it's vibrating against some fretwire. where it makes contact with the board is a big help in determining, what to do next.

sometimes strings vibrate in the nut cut. that also has a specific remedy.

occasionally, something mechanical is loose. if the guitar rattles or the buzz stops when u touch certain bridge parts, then that's a different remedy as well.

as for the curling at the 24th. is it the fingerboard coming off? or is it that the neck seems to have too much bend? and is a banana shape, with the first and last frets higher than the middle.

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Just wanted to mention that for general setups and specifically ibanez setups (Ibanez trems) you should check out Rich Harris's (the Ibanez Rules website owner) Tech page .
(sorry If this has already been posted, if so I didn't notice it)

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p.stick

ok, i just try it again, for the fret buzz, i think it is just rubbing the next fret.

The neck seems pretty straight. There is no bend to the sides. It is almost like a straight neck all the way through until the point where it joins the body the neck starts to bend upwards towards the strings, although the fret board is not coming off.

The action of the strings are the highest at around about 12th fret.