#Truss rod diagram full

If making adjustments to the setup after the bridge has been floated, it may be necessary to re-block and re-float the bridge.Ī. If experiencing fret buzz across the entire neck, the bridge saddles need to be raised.Ĭ. If experiencing buzz in the middle of the neck (frets 6~10) the truss rod needs to be tightened.ī. If experiencing fret buzz on the first few frets (1~4), the truss rod needs to be loosened. If the bridge is not floating correctly, tighten the trem claw/springs, re-block the bridge, and repeat steps a-d.Ī. When the string reaches the correct pitch, the bridge should return to where it was originally set when blocked. Adjust the trem claw to bring the open G back in tune. Pluck the G string, and observe its pitch on a tuner. Loosen the trem claw screws until the bridge block pulls out easily.Į. With the tremolo still blocked, tune to pitch.Ĭ. If the buzzing happens throughout the neck, the string height needs to be increased.Įxperiment a little to get the exact action you want.Ī. You should check the string height after every adjustment. If there is more buzz from the 5th to the 12th fret, the neck needs to be straighter. If a string buzzes on an open string to the 5th fret and no higher, more relief is needed. Remember, string height is ultimately determined by your preference and playing style. The top of the strings should have the radius of the fretboard when you are looking at the strings in the playing position and by rotating the instrument while at the same time bringing strings into view one at a time. If not, please contact us as it may be necessary to send the instrument to the factory.įactory string setting for standard tuning starts at the bass side 2/32' (1.59 mm) to 5/64' (1.98 mm) and the treble side is 3/64' (1.19 mm) to 2/32' (1.59 mm) measured from the 12th fret to the bottom of the strings. If there is no relief in the neck, applying a little pressure in the middle of the neck (downward) after adjusting the truss rod wheel should take care of it. It should be no more than the thickness of a thick business card. Follow setup instructions for a hardtail guitar:įirst, check relief in the neck by holding the lowest (bass) string down on the second fret with your fretting hand, then hold it down on the 12th fret with your right thumb and tap on the string in the middle to show how straight the neck is.

Heavier gauges in standard tuning can use four or even five springs, but drop tuning will usually lessen the tension to only require three or four.Ĥ. Generally, 9-42 string sets will use two springs. If they disengage from the claw when the bridge is pulled back, remove a spring and readjust the claw. Check that the trem springs are engaged through the entire range of motion. An extra spring (up to five) can be added to the rear trem cavity if necessary. If the bridge plate begins to lift out of the recess, more spring tension is needed. Maneuver the bridge and block to where the bridge plate sits level with the body, supported by the block and held in place by the tension on the springs.Ĭ. A folded piece of cardboard wrapped in masking tape works well.ī. You can use anything that will support the bridge under tension and not mar the finish. Place an object to block the bridge between the bridge plate and body. If the front edge of the plate contacts the recess (usually at the end of the dive bomb motion), raise the bridge until it moves unimpeded.Ī.

#Truss rod diagram full

Move the trem through its full range of motion. Ensure the bass and treble sides are even by sighting from the back of the bridge.Ĭ. Raise or lower the bridge using the pivot screws until the plate is level and flush with the top of the body. Tension is only placed on the inner 4 (or 5) strings as to not permanently nick the outer strings while adjusting the pivot screws.ī. Full string tension, tuned to exact pitch, is not necessary. This will help keep the bridge from “jumping” on the pivot screws and in its natural resting place while performing the setup. Tune up the inner 4 (or 5) strings until some amount of tension is placed on the trem system. Floating Petrucci Tremolo (including Majesty)Ī.