Pioneer CT4-B - Manual (Page 6)

10 11
B R I N G I T T O L I F E
The truss rod adjusting nut
Clockwise (green arrow) rotation corrects forward bow.
Anti-clockwise (yellow arrow) rotation for correcting back bow.
Note: 5mm Allen key required for adjustment (not supplied)
IMPORTANT Never make forced adjustments especially if the nut
will not easily rotate. It is possible to over adjust the truss rod
and cause irrepairable damage to your guitar. If you are
uncertain about making any adjustments please ask your
authorised Takamine retailer or a reputable guitar technician.
Once the neck is in the correct setting, further adjustments to
lower action can only be made at the saddle and the nut. This is
done by removal of material from the saddle and then nut string
slots, in that order, if necessary. Care must be taken, as the
action cannot be properly raised afterwards without replacing
either of these integral parts. Again, an authorised retailer or
guitar technician should be able to make adjustments. Takamine
do not guarantee guitars against string or fret buzz because the
action is set too low. If you wish to have a very low action set on
your guitar this can usually be done but may be chargeable.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM LOOK AT
Resonant buzz on Action/Truss rod setting
certain notes (adjustments required)
Strings (buckled or poor quality)
Frets for wear (repair work
required)
Poor intonation Strings (replace worn or corroded)
Truss rod setting (tighten if neck
has excessive convex bow)
Action setting altered Truss rod setting (tighten for
when strings changed heavier strings and loosen for
lighter)
Distortion when plugged in Battery (replace with alkaline type)
www.takamine.co.uk
Extreme Forward Bow Extreme Back Bow