Re: Bad advice in AG Magazine

Big Daddy wrote:

> I tweak my truss rods on occasion when necessary. No problemo.

I've seen people destroy the neck on their guitar after deciding truss
rod adjustment couldn't be a big deal. I adjust mine, too, but I've had
guitars for a while now. I'm not sure I'd tell Joe Public to grab the
wrench and go for it.

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