I think I need to adjust the rod but which way?

[Napthol]

The guy that did my frets did an excellent job. There was absolutely no buzzing frets anywhere. If I called him up and told him I think I have some high frets I can just imagine what he would say. It's is much, much more likely that the neck has shifted a bit due to humidity and temperature changes and the fact that it's a new guitar. I doubt very much that my late guitar technician always re-leveled the frets when I told him I had some buzzes developing.

[Napthol]

Well I just got done practicing on my Player Strat and I still got some buzzing. Most every fret has a slight or some frets more noticeable buzz. I took my straight edge and a magnifying glass and looked at the relief at the 8th fret. There is practically none. The straight edge is practically touching the fret. I think I may have straightened the neck too much.

I'm going to put some relief back in the neck and see where that gets me.

[eclecticsynergy]

Usually you've got have some relief.

[Mincer]

Well I just got done practicing on my Player Strat and I still got some buzzing. Most every fret has a slight or some frets more noticeable buzz. I took my straight edge and a magnifying glass and looked at the relief at the 8th fret. There is practically none. The straight edge is practically touching the fret. I think I may have straightened the neck too much.

I'm going to put some relief back in the neck and see where that gets me.

Sometimes that kind of buzz doesn't even come through the amp. I don't concern myself about that.

[ICTGoober]

Acoustic buzz on an electric guitar is not a big deal. Buzz coming through the amp? It's time to make some choices.

[Napthol]

I hear all buzzes. If the string does not ring true it's got to be fixed. I've got very good ears. I put a little more relief in the neck and I will try it tonight and see if the buzzing is still there.

[larryguitar]

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[Napthol]

I would not know how to use that. If I could watch a video with a guy using it. Would help.

[GuitarStv]

I would not know how to use that. If I could watch a video with a guy using it. Would help.

It's a ruler.

[Napthol]

I'm trying to visualize how I would use it.

[JMP/HBE]

So much for the internet generation.

[larryguitar]

Or buy the book I suggested. Really, you need to put a bit of concerted effort into learning how guitars work, not just look for 'yes/no' answers to specific questions. Not knowing which way to turn the rod means you really don't understand what you'd doing; fix that first and all this gets amazingly easy.

Larry

[Napthol]

Good news. I have been able to minimize my buzzing neck. My Player Strat is playing a lot better now. Hopefully having this initial success will build my self-confidence.

[Mincer]

Good news. I have been able to minimize my buzzing neck. My Player Strat is playing a lot better now. Hopefully having this initial success will build my self-confidence.

How did you arrive there?

[Napthol]

If I recall correctly, I loosened the truss rod twice and raised my action. I prefer a higher action anyway.