Truss Rod Adjustment

[Crank]

Anyone have advice for a bassist who's considering a truss rod adjustment for the first time? I have a mexi Fender Jazz and i get a solid buzz out of the first four frets on any string. This almost makes the bass unplayable, but it's kida expected out of a Mexi i've abused for 4 years. I don't just want to jump in there and start cranking on the neck though, so if anyone has any advice or pointers, i'd appreciate it!

[auralevolution]

i'd say to get some help with someone who's done it before. it's a very nervewracking process to do a truss rod adjustment on your own, and it's very difficult to have the patience it requires. just ask around (to i dunno....maybe your ROOMMATE!:D ) and see if anyone you know has done it before and ask them to be there with you.











I honestly dont know why you didn't just ask me, I'm in the room right next door to you.

[auralevolution]

AND i did it to my explorer with very little experience!

[auralevolution]

...dweeb

[Barfly]

it's very important not to do more than a quarter turn (hehehe laughing because I do a full at a time.) Really though, do a quarter turn.. let the bass sit a bit (or guitar), test it. see if you're on the right track.

***DO NOT FORCE THE TRUSS ROD.*** You can seriously damage your neck. Having said that, it's great to know how to do this adjustment and a little dab'll do yah usually.

Sound's like you do not have enough of a bow in it. Probably need to go counter clockwise. if you have done a couple of adjustments and it's getting worse buzz, go the other way and see if the buzz goes away.

On my guitars I usually hold the string down at the first and 15 or 17th fret and see. If there is plenty of space or conversely, no space with buzzing... I adjust. And a little is usally enough. on mine 1 to 1 1/2 turns is usally enough.. sometimes a 1/2 turn.

[Crank]

thanks alot Barfly, that info really helps. Not like Alex's input, but i know he's gonna help me when it comes time to do it anyway. I just wanted a second opinion. Especially from someone that doesn't call me a Dweeb (long-running joke in our apartment, don't be offended if he ever calls you a bricks-for-brains)

ALSO it's good to see at least SOME people are still using the bass forums!

Thanks again.