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Location: Texas | Can someone tell me how to adjust the neck on my 12 string ?
string height was high,so I restrung it and removed the shims,but the stings still seem high seems like I read somewhere they should be no more than a 1/32nd at the fifth fret while depressing the low E string at the nut and 13th fret ?
I dont have anything to do 32nd measurements with but the strings are high compared to my other Ovations,I want it as low as I can get it without fret buzz of course.............thanks and good luck |
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Location: Texas | I see good information here,I will proceed with this method,one question is the tension rod accessed through the sound hole,or the head stock ?
thanks & Good luck http://www.ovationfanclub.com/cgi-bin/ubb/non-cgi/ultimatebb.php?ub... |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | "is the tension rod accessed through the sound hole,or the head stock ?"
If you have a Truss-Rod Cover, it is accessed under there. Otherwise, through the sound-hole.
Adjusting the truss-rod is only for adjusting the 'relief' along the middle of the fretboard.
If you capo the first fret, then finger at the 13th fret, that should give you a good idea.
Yeah, there should not be more than 1/32" clearance around the fifth fret.
Figure that you should be able to pluck the string in between the 1st and 13th fret and have enough clearance for it to ring. But you should not be able to put a dime in there.
I have never actually measured mine...
The string should be able to move, but you shouldn't have a whole lot of clearance.
Hope that helps. [somebody correct me if I am wrong] |
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Location: Texas | Thanks for the information Old Man Arthur,I removed the cover you are refering to and found an allen wrench that fits.
Im thinking I can just loosen the strings,tighten a 1/4 turn,let set overnite,retighten strings to get another measurement in the morning and retighten another 1/4 turn if the string height is still too high ?
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | I usually go by 1/8 or 1/6 turns, but I have only done it once or thrice, and I am cautious.
If it is really high, 1/4 oughta be good.
If it is too low, you can always loosen it. |
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Location: Utah | No need to loosen the strings first, just tighten the rod about 1/4 turn. You can use the guitar right away, but wait until tomorrow before making any further adjustment. |
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Location: Texas | Thanks for the information FlySig,was not lookin forward to retuning the 12 after messin with it an hour.
I give her a twist and the results were immediate,looking good,I will give her another twist tommorrow...........thanks again men & good luck |
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Location: Brisbane Australia | Factory recommendation for neck relief is .005/.015""
A good rule of thumb is the thickness of the treble E string.
Normally .010" on a 12 string
1/32" (.031") is way too much
Ideally the neck should be adjusted before removing shims
Also check the string height at the nut
AJ |
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Location: Texas | Originally posted by AussieJames:
Factory recommendation for neck relief is .005/.015""
A good rule of thumb is the thickness of the treble E string.
Normally .010" on a 12 string
1/32" (.031") is way too much
Ideally the neck should be adjusted before removing shims
Also check the string height at the nut
AJ Thanks for the information,I checked it this morning and its about as low as its going without fret buzz,if it stays there I am happy and really do appreciate all the good advice.
thanks and good luck |
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