NON-PBG - LP Build Diary for DIY Guitars GLP-40BBK

[stan]

A straight edge across the frets tells you if the frets are level, not necessarily the neck - a notched straight edge will show if it's the neck.
A rocking motion can be caused by back bow or high or low frets, but yes sounds like you have back bow to a degree
You need to loosen the truss rod a tad ; from the nut looking towards the bridge turn the truss rod Anti clockwise by a small amount, this will loosen the rod a bit.
The rod has the most effect in the centre section of the neck, - give it a try and see how you go, go 1/4vturn at a time and you will be fine, even if you get it wrong, then just go back

[Alkay]

A straight edge across the frets tells you if the frets are level, not necessarily the neck - a notched straight edge will show if it's the neck.
A rocking motion can be caused by back bow or high or low frets, but yes sounds like you have back bow to a degree
You need to loosen the truss rod a tad ; from the nut looking towards the bridge turn the truss rod Anti clockwise by a small amount, this will loosen the rod a bit.
The rod has the most effect in the centre section of the neck, - give it a try and see how you go, go 1/4vturn at a time and you will be fine, even if you get it wrong, then just go back

Hi Stan,

Thanks for the reply, so I was wrong. Turning left reduces the amount of back bow.

Is a cheap notched straight edge on ebay($20-$25) suitable?

Is anyone on here using these or should I just pay for a decent one from stewmac's site for example?

It doesn't look like PBG sell a notched straight edge but I would at least like to buy locally in Australia if I can.

Cheers,

Alkay.

[stan]

Hi Stan,

Thanks for the reply, so I was wrong. Turning left reduces the amount of back bow.

Is a cheap notched straight edge on ebay($20-$25) suitable?

Is anyone on here using these or should I just pay for a decent one from stewmac's site for example?

It doesn't look like PBG sell a notched straight edge but I would at least like to buy locally in Australia if I can.

Cheers,

Alkay.

yes, correct.
turning clockwise tightens the truss rod, causing it to induce what you call back bow
anti clockwise loosens the rod - front bow
Pabs makes great notched straight edges - i have a couple in different scale lengths
Another super cheap option is to buy a steel ruler and notch out where the frets are, will work fine, but hit up Pabs, they are cheap and awesome