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Troubleshooting Neck Tension IssuesUpdated 9 days ago

Troubleshooting Neck Tension Issues

Kits occasionally arrive with no tension on the truss rod, which can lead to fretboard ripples or twists due to environmental factors. Professional luthiers recommend a gradual corrective process to resolve this.

To fix a loose neck, apply tension in one direction for one week, then reverse the tension for the following week. This alternating cycle should be repeated over several weeks to effectively remove deformities and stabilize the wood.

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