Guitar set up..help!

[Fourfingers]

Hi bros, I have an electric guitar with a regular gibson style bridge that was set up by Beez to Drop D a few months back.

Now my band wants to cover some songs that are in drop C but I can't really do it cos my strings get really loose whenever I tune to drop C.

I understand that I have to adjust the truss rod to get the strings back in tension but I'm worried that I damage the neck or truss rod in the process cos I've never done this before. Does anyone have any advice on adjusting the truss rod?

Do I need to remove the strings first before adjusting the truss rod? And how will I know how much to turn the rod?

 

[leecs]

CHange to heavier gauge strings. Bring it to beez

or you can get another guitar & tune to drop C

 

[Fourfingers]

I'm using .12-.54 now. Haha. And I'm saving up for a pedalboard and a couple more pedals. Is there any DIY alternative?

 

[junkiemanxl]

try 13's and raise your action a little.
you might not need to adjust the neck. try it out then you'll know

 

[Fourfingers]

Okay I'll try

 

[mus]

I'm using .12-.54 now. Haha. And I'm saving up for a pedalboard and a couple more pedals. Is there any DIY alternative?

You're using gauge 12 and still loose?. I used to use 11s for Drop C tunings. Diy alternative for the setup or pedalboard?. I suggest you take it to Beez to have it set up.

 

[HIMYNAMEISARTHUR]

get slim top heavy bottoms...the E string goes up to .56

 

[Breen]

Low Es can hit .70 =]

I believe they don't sell them anymore....

 

[KeDraiv]

^zomfg

that's like the G string of the bass guitar

 

[Fourfingers]

You're using gauge 12 and still loose?. I used to use 11s for Drop C tunings. Diy alternative for the setup or pedalboard?. I suggest you take it to Beez to have it set up.

DIY alternative for the setup. I brought it to beez once but I dont really wanna spend another 50 bucks just to settle a bit of fret buzz and flabby strings eh. . . The first time I brought it to beez, I made my money's worth because my guitar's setup was really bad. But now it's just a wee bit of buzz at the 2nd or 3rd fret area and flabby strings. If I could avoid paying I would because now I'm really short on cash

 

[mus]

If you want to do it yourself, these links might help,

http://www.projectguitar.com/tut/action.htm
http://www.athensmusician.net/archive/2001-05-01_geneimbody1.shtml

Good luck!

 

[Fourfingers]

Thanks man. I just happened to be reading that when the reply came in. Hahaa. . But thanks anyway eh.

 

[Fourfingers]

Alright bros, I just adjusted my truss rod with the instructions found in the links and it worked! My strings are less flabby and there's lesser fretbuzz. Thanks Mus!

 

[mus]

Good job! Enjoy your guitar now!. And your most welcome.