Truss Rod Wrench
Truss Rod Wrench
tross rod problemssssssssssssssss?
I have an Ibanez RG5EX1L... the strings are practically resting on the fret boards so i decided to try to add some relief with the tross rod. The hex wrench i used to try to loosen the truss rod with wasn't working even though could fit inside, so i stuffed some paper in there to make it fit better and then tried to move it again (i've always turned the wrench to the left) and i heard a pop.... so ummm is that bad? Did i like really screw something up or... what... O.o
how am i to get the strings off the frets??????????
Are you sure the "pop" wasn't simply the hex wrench slipping? It *is* possible to over tighten a truss rod and snap it (don't ask how I know) but I can't believe that you'd get enough torque out of a poorly fitting hex wrench to do any damage.
Adjusting the relief is only one part of setting the action. You can check it with a straightedge or by putting a capo on the first fret, then pressing any string on the 14th fret (or higher) At the midpoint of the string, there should be a teeny gap between the string and the fret. You can eyeball the gap, it wants to be about the thickness of your high E string. Once you get the relief correct, raise or lower the bridge as necessary.
BTW, it would be prudent to get the correct sized hex wrench. By using the wrong wrench you're at risk of stripping the head of the adjusting nut.
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