[autoriot]

I just learnt about adjusting the truss rod, and what i've done seems to have improved the playability of my guitar, but I have one gripe....turning it clockwise/counter-clockwise has the opposite effect on my guitar than it should!

That is to say, turning it counter-clockwise (loosening it off) gives less relief; gives the neck a back bow. And vice versa for tightening it.

It really needs tightening, but I've got to a point where it isn't even STRAIGHT yet, still has some back-bow, but the truss rod is starting to get tougher to turn.

Comments?

[wjp01908]

Probably time to get a tech to have a look at it - it shouldnt be tough to turn and you should never force a truss rod adjustment - it can get expensive very fast!

Will

[allthumbs]

I assume you have slacked the strings before trying to adjust the truss rod! Time for a tech to have a look at it.

[JessThrasher]

Well don't try to do such delicate stuff yourself! Unless you really really know what you're doing.

Unlike I let my ex-bandmate onetime try to balance a floyd rose. So much for the "acclaimed" self taught tech.