Wed Aug 19, 2020 5:45 am
I have a 2012 legacy I recently purchased second hand. It had 12's on it and the action was really high. The truss rod was cranked down as tight as you could get it but the action was still high. I replaced the strings with 10 46 strings and the truss rod is still tight but the neck is now at .013. I'd like to get it a little lower but there's no more tightening the truss rod, is there anything I can do to get it a bit lower?
Wed Aug 19, 2020 8:46 am
Pete R wrote:I have a 2012 legacy I recently purchased second hand. It had 12's on it and the action was really high. The truss rod was cranked down as tight as you could get it but the action was still high. I replaced the strings with 10 46 strings and the truss rod is still tight but the neck is now at .013. I'd like to get it a little lower but there's no more tightening the truss rod, is there anything I can do to get it a bit lower?
A couple things:
-shim neck
-Assuming you have the DFV bridge, lower the two pivot bolts (but make sure they are the same height)
Here are some posts to checkout first:
The G&L non-compression truss rodG&L's DF Vibrato SystemG&L Saddle-Lock bridgeHow-To GuideCurrent Factory setups for DF vibrato G&L guitars.
Current Factory setup for G&L guitars with hardtail bridges.
How do I adjust the tremolo?2011 Legacy - Absurdly high action with vibrato set to specThere are probably more posts on this subject, so try these links:
LINK: General G&L Questions (sorted by Subject)LINK: G&L Technical Questions & Tips (sorted by Subject)Hope this helps.