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TRUSS ROD ADJUSTMENT
PICKUP HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The curvature of the neck should be slightly concave.
Clockwise rotation of the nut tightens the rod and corrects for too
much concave bow. Counterclockwise rotation of the nut loosens
the rod and corrects for too much convex bend. Make any adjust-
ments gradually. Allow five to ten minutes for setting, and check
the curvature after each 1/2 turn of the truss rod nut.
The height of the pickup (i.e. distance from the strings) affects
gain — the higher the pickup, the louder the sound, and vice ver-
sa. If the pickup is set too high, sustain and playability will suffer
because of the magnetic pull on the strings. Adjust overall height
using the screws located at either side of the pickup. If the pickup
has individually adjustable polepieces (most humbuckers do),
these can then be adjusted to achieve the best overall balance.
For optimal performance, we recommend measuring a distance of
2-3 millimeters between the bottom of string and the top of adjust-
able pole piece while fretting the highest fret.
NOTE:
Unless you have experience with truss rods, we suggest
that you entrust this adjustment to your dealer.
If too much
convex bend
If too much
concave bow
concave
convex
Single-coil Pickup
Height adjustment screw
Adjustable polepiece
Humbucking Pickup
Height adjustment screw
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