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Truss Rod Adjustment

   String tension exerts a tremendous bending force
on the guitar neck. Environmental conditions like
temperature and humidity may also cause bowing of
the neck.
   Guild guitars have an adjustable truss rod, (or dual
truss rods on all Guild 12-strings), running the length
of the neck that counteracts this force, strengthens the
neck and insures straightness.
   A truss rod that is too loose will result in a concave
neck bow, (action too high) and a truss rod that is too
tight will result in a convex neck bow (low action and
fret buzz).
   Should the neck of your guitar require adjustment,
first remove the rod cover located on the headstock
above the nut. (The guitar should remain tuned to
pitch during this procedure.) Then insert a Guild truss
rod adjustment wrench p/n 350-9521-000, (or an
equivalent 1/4" nut driver.) 

See illustration 4.

   If the neck has a concave bow, tighten the truss rod
nut by turning it clockwise.
   If the neck is humped or has a convex bow, loosen
the truss rod nut by turning it counter clockwise.
   Adjust the rod only a partial turn at a time, allow
time for the wood to settle and sight down the neck
after each adjustment. Be careful not to over-tighten
the rod.
   If you meet excessive resistance or if you have any
doubts in your ability to make this adjustment
correctly, take your guitar to an Authorized Guild
Service Center. 

Please note: Truss rod adjustments

are considered to be routine maintenance and will
not be covered under the Guild warranty.

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Illustration 4.

Remove rod cover
from headstock.
Using 1/4 inch nut driver,
turn rod nut gently.

                                          Truss rod cover.

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Содержание GUILD - REV B

Страница 1: ...idity 4 Protection from Temperature and Humidity 4 Cracks in the Wood 6 Finish Checking 6 General Maintenance 7 Tuning Machines 8 Tuning 6 String Guitars 9 Tuning 12 String Guitars 10 Changing Strings...

Страница 2: ...suggestions were always listened to carefully The Guild name is derived from the Master Craft Guilds of the Middle Ages During that period only the craftsmen who had achieved the highest skills were...

Страница 3: ...tars to expand and rise making string action high 4 Conversely if you live in or travel with your guitar to a drier climate either hot or cold there is another danger In areas of low humidity the evap...

Страница 4: ...ecome acclimated to the new temperature before you open the case Please note Finish checks which occur as the result of exposure to temperature or humidity changes will not be covered under the Guild...

Страница 5: ...h a reference tone you may want to purchase one It will dramatically simplify tuning your acoustic or electric guitar Always tune from below pitch up to the correct pitch instead of down from a higher...

Страница 6: ...acy with the adjustments however a 12 string tuned at standard pitch should be monitored regularly for the possible need of truss rod adjustments A guitar in need of an adjustment that is ignored may...

Страница 7: ...ng an electric simply feed the string through the appropriate hole in the bridge or slot in the tailpiece To attach a string to the machine head thread it through the hole or slot on the machine head...

Страница 8: ...pitch during this procedure Then insert a Guild truss rod adjustment wrench p n 350 9521 000 or an equivalent 1 4 nut driver See illustration 4 If the neck has a concave bow tighten the truss rod nut...

Страница 9: ...A comprehensive Guild guitar setup guide with detailed setup specifications is available on the Guild section of our F M I C Customer Service website at www mrgearhead net 16 Traveling with Your Guit...

Страница 10: ...coverage under this warranty will be repaired or replaced at Fender s discretion without charge Remedies beyond normal service repair of any Guild instrument require both an evaluation and confirmati...

Страница 11: ...lied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose imposed under state law are limited to the duration of this limited warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long a...

Страница 12: ...age to the neck If major servicing is required please contact your local authorized Guild service center If you need assistance locating an authorized Guild service center please contact your Guild de...

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