Neck and truss rod – Peavey humbucker model User Manual

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Neck and Truss Rod

Every Peavey steel-string guitar features an adjustable truss rod inside the neck. Truss

rods allow for adjustments in the neck to accommodate changes in string tension

caused by humidity, changing string gauges or tuning. As the backbone of your in-

strument, the truss rod should always be adjusted first step during instrument setup.

(Peavey recommends that you enlist the services of a qualified technician to make

the required truss rod and/or tremolo adjustments on your instrument. Improper

adjustment may damage your neck and void your Peavey warranty.) To gain access

to the truss rod, look for a  mm or  mm allen wrench adjustment screw either at

the end of the neck near the body or at the opposite end near the headstock. Note

that some guitars may require neck removal to gain access to the neck pocket truss

rod. The goal of truss rod adjustment is to create the correct amount of bow in your

guitar’s neck to facilitate optimal playability.

To check the neck’s bow, hold the guitar in normal playing position and follow

this procedure for both E strings (string 1 and string 6). Fret and hold the string

at the first fret, while fretting and holding the same string with your picking-

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