Re: Adjusting Strat String Tension

On Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:49:24 +0800, Greendistantstar
<Greendistantstar@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

On 6/12/2010 1:42 AM, JNugent wrote:

Merely adjusting the springs (so as to float the bridge into a different position at rest) will not
require a truss rod adjustment. Only a stribg gauge change would need that.

Changing string gauge will usually require a truss-rod adjustment *and* spring adjustment.

Really? I've changed gauges (not dramatically) on plenty of non-strat-style guitars (mostly SGs) and
never gave a thought to adjust the truss rod. Truss rod adjustments have always been limited to neck
issues, not string tension ones.

I'm confused....

GDS

"Let's roll!"


I tend to agree...the neck needs adjusting whenever it needs
adjusting, not necessarily when changing strings. Sometimes seasonal
depending on the guitar and it's construction. EX: Hohner G2T-needs
truss rod adjustment for each change of season. HamerUSA-Never needs
truss rod adjustment. Just a stiffer, more solid neck. Love both
guitars though.
.

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