How To Setup Truss Rod Without Feeler Gauges

Truss Rod Adjustment without Feeler Gauges

Do you experience a lot of fret buzz or are your struggling in playing your guitar, because of its very high action? If you are not comfortable with your guitar action and it does not sound and feel the way it was before. I think you need to adjust the truss rod the way it should be. But, what if you do not have tools to use? Like feeler gauges, which a lot of setup tutorials requires. Don't worry this post can solve your problem.

You will need:
Standard Capo
1/8" Allen Wrench
D'addario Packaging Card (You can use a business card for high action setup. It depends in your preference)

First, tune the guitar. Put the capo on the first fret and press the sixth string at the 17th fret (where the neck meets the body). Using the card, measure the gap between the bottom of the sixth string and the 7th fret, like this:

The card should fit between the sixth string and the 7th fret, without lifting the strings. If the card is lifting the string, you should loosen the truss rod and if there is a gap tighten the truss rod with the allen wrench. 

Adjust the truss rod in small turn at a time, and allow time for the wood to settle before adjusting again. Check the tuning, and measure the gap again. Until you achieve your desired action. 

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