Truss Rod Question

Joined: 15 Nov 2012 Posts: 32

Trying to set up a new Deceiver.

When I turn the truss rod clockwise, it feels like it is loosening, not tightening.

Does anyone know for sure which direction should tighten the truss rod on this model?

Joined: 03 May 2008 Posts: 6624 Location: Minnesota

Should be the same as all other models.

Joined: 21 Jul 2008 Posts: 612 Location: Yorkshire, England

Should be clockwise as standard, most important thing is to observe what the result of your adjustment is. Remember not to make dramatic adjustments, only small increments over a large period of time. I have only made truss rod adjustments two or three times over the years, but I always take my time when I do.

Joined: 15 Nov 2012 Posts: 32

Thanks.

Yep, I only went a half turn clockwise, and don't expect to need to go more than that.

Joined: 09 Jun 2008 Posts: 1528 Location: PAris, France

Half a turn at once is already too much imho. I usually only do 8ths of a turn at once and leave the guitar for a day. But then when I have to do a full new setup it's usually because the string gauge change is huge since I only use two: 48-9s for E standard and 60-13 for B.

Joined: 15 Nov 2012 Posts: 32

Thanks Andro.

Made the adjustment last night.......and there was like ZERO tension on the truss rod at all (why I was asking if perhaps the deceivers had reverse threads).

Going to check the neck relief again tonight, and I'll back it off if it needs it.

Posted: Fri Jan 25, 2013 10:31 pm

You should be looking at the bolt headstock closest to your body. Body should be away from you. Then clockwise.

I never go more than 1/4 per turn then check.

If there is zero tension, maybe the neck was pretty straight to start with so they didn't add any???

Turn gently until it snugs up and proceed carefully from there.

Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 4:27 am

What he said! Your trussrod is probably too loose, so you just need to turn it until it 'snugs up', watching it, of course! I assure you that it will take a bit of effort to tighten a truss rod enough to crack a neck.

I know, as I've done it! My Deceiver truss rod was pretty loose, too, and I had to turn it over 1/2 turn to get any resistance. That's pretty strange for such a thin neck....