I have a custom fender telecaster and I can't seem to get the the neck straight string sizes from 9-42 to 10-50 and I want the guitar in standard and I don't like the strings very tight. The problem is with a set of 9-42's the neck has an underbow no matter how I adjust the truss rod, could it be that there just isn't enough tension to correct the underbow or am I just doing something wrong?
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Originally posted by rabidguineapig View PostI have a custom fender telecaster and I can't seem to get the the neck straight string sizes from 9-42 to 10-50 and I want the guitar in standard and I don't like the strings very tight. The problem is with a set of 9-42's the neck has an underbow no matter how I adjust the truss rod, could it be that there just isn't enough tension to correct the underbow or am I just doing something wrong?Customize your profile header http://forum.leftyguitartrader.com/p...do=editprofile
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If it's a maple neck you may have to get this to a professional. Rosewood you may be able to put it in a high humidity environment and bend the neck. Then reset the truss. But a maple neck is usually sealed with laquer.Customize your profile header http://forum.leftyguitartrader.com/p...do=editprofile
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When you're buying a guitar fret the string at the third fret and you should have some kind of clearance at the first fret before the nut btwn the string and the fret (or the nut is cut wrong). Secondly fret the strings at the first fret and the last fret then reach with your left hand to see if there is some clearance say about the 12th-9th fret wherever you can reach with your pinky and thumb while fretting the last fret with your left hand, this will assure you you dont have a back bow. Just food for thought and a quick check for playability before you purchase something, new or used. Lastlly, remember truss adjustments do nothing for problems above say the 10th fret, the neck just does not bow from the truss there.Last edited by AllroyPA; 12-17-2009, 08:14 PM.Customize your profile header http://forum.leftyguitartrader.com/p...do=editprofile
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That's useful Allroy. I'll try and remember that tip next time I'm shopping for a new or used guitar. Thanks for that.va' sa' du? va' hete' du?
Originally posted by chiltonUnfortunately I've got all the guitars I need at the moment.
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Originally posted by AllroyPA View PostWhen you're buying a guitar fret the string at the third fret and you should have some kind of clearance at the first fret before the nut btwn the string and the fret (or the nut is cut wrong). Secondly fret the strings at the first fret and the last fret then reach with your left hand to see if there is some clearance say about the 12th-9th fret wherever you can reach with your pinky and thumb while fretting the last fret with your left hand, this will assure you you dont have a back bow. Just food for thought and a quick check for playability before you purchase something, new or used. Lastlly, remember truss adjustments do nothing for problems above say the 10th fret, the neck just does not bow from the truss there.Originally posted by Olav View PostThat's useful Allroy. I'll try and remember that tip next time I'm shopping for a new or used guitar. Thanks for that.Customize your profile header http://forum.leftyguitartrader.com/p...do=editprofile
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