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Old 2005-10-30, 20:04
thrash_till_death05
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Exclamation Neck bended problem

One of my guitars neck is bended to the thicker side.
i want it to be just the way it was

How do i fix this problem?

Oh and is it bad for my guitar to be tuned down after being on E for like
8 months and now its on E flat and now i want to go to D but i just want to tune to D to play some "Death" but after i learn some songs from them i want to
tune back to E so is this bad.

I have been playing for 4 1/2 years(just if someone ask)
Hope some one helps me
 
Old 2005-10-30, 20:10
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When you change tunings the neck will move because of string tension. you have to adjust the truss rod. If you're not comfortable doing it yourself, go have it done at your local guitar shop or something.
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Old 2005-10-30, 20:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DamageFan6984
When you change tunings the neck will move because of string tension. you have to adjust the truss rod. If you're not comfortable doing it yourself, go have it done at your local guitar shop or something.

How do i do that?
Can i find how to do it on the web

Do you know how much will it cost ot get it fixed
 
Old 2005-10-30, 20:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thrash_till_death05
Oh and is it bad for my guitar to be tuned down after being on E for like
8 months and now its on E flat and now i want to go to D but i just want to tune to D to play some "Death" but after i learn some songs from them i want to
tune back to E so is this bad.

I have been playing for 4 1/2 years(just if someone ask)
Hope some one helps me


not sure how to fix your prob, but its not bad to tune your guitar down, but remember the lower you tune, the thick your strings need to get. when your string size get bigger is when you have to adjust things. for example make sure the neck is fine with the extra tension caused by the thicker string size by adjusting the truss rod. also, you may need to adjust the springs your trem (e.g floyd rose). thats about it really.
o an btw, if your tuning down you may still need to mess around witt your trem springs even if you dont change string size as the tension decreases when you tune low.
 
Old 2005-10-30, 20:17
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I dont find truss rod adjustments too hard, but if you dont feel comfortable dont do it, cause you can ruin your guitar (well neck)
heres the sight that taught me how to... http://www.athensmusician.net/archi...geneimbody1.php
 
Old 2005-10-30, 20:17
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I've said before if you have neck problems see a Doctor.
 
Old 2005-10-30, 20:18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by User01
not sure how to fix your prob, but its not bad to tune your guitar down, but remember the lower you tune, the thick your strings need to get. when your string size get bigger is when you have to adjust things. for example make sure the neck is fine with the extra tension caused by the thicker string size by adjusting the truss rod. also, you may need to adjust the springs your trem (e.g floyd rose). thats about it really.
o an btw, if your tuning down you may still need to mess around witt your trem springs even if you dont change string size as the tension decreases when you tune low.

I dont have a temolo birdge. (I forgot to say that)
I am using some 10's
But i just want to know if it will fuck up my guiar from the neck like my other?
 
Old 2005-10-30, 20:23
thrash_till_death05
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shreddist
I dont find truss rod adjustments too hard, but if you dont feel comfortable dont do it, cause you can ruin your guitar (well neck)
heres the sight that taught me how to... http://www.athensmusician.net/archi...geneimbody1.php

Thanks for the site
I will try to do it myself if the professional is to expensive but i need how much
will it cost.(U.S dollars)
 
Old 2005-10-30, 20:25
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I'm not sure on cost, shouldnt be too much ($20? just a flat out guess though). Give a local luthier, or music store a call, see how much they say.
 
Old 2005-10-30, 20:26
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shreddist
I'm not sure on cost, shouldnt be too much ($20? just a flat out guess though). Give a local luthier, or music store a call, see how much they say.

Good idea
Thanks for the help Guys
 
Old 2005-12-04, 17:46
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if its twisted you need to adjust the truss rod by taking off the cover by the tuners. if it looks warped and the strings just wont play on any fret then you need to have it set up with the springs adjusted in the back and your bridge adjusted. I wouldnt advise doing this if you dont kno what your doing go to a music shop if you want to get it done right or i would suggest going to a friend who knows how to do it so you dont have to pay anything (guitarcenter told me it would cost 70 dollars to get mine done)
 
Old 2005-12-05, 06:44
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Why bring up all these old threads.

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