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Old 03-26-2008, 08:30 AM   #24 (permalink)
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Re: Epi Truss Rod

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Originally Posted by Fuelish View Post
If one has "backbow" of the neck, is not the truss rod supposed to be loosened ?? Neck relief comes through loosening, I was led to believe (haven't had an issue with mine yet...)
Correct - a truss rod counteracts the string tension therefore if there is a backbow the TR should be SLACKENED to correct.
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