Tips on action adjustment

hello,

Im currently trying to figure out the best way for putting your action on the guitar as low as possible. but im struggling a bit with it.
I get string buzz and ''semi'' dead notes somewhere. How do i go about finding the perfect spot? cause i think they are kinda high the strings now. Any tips would help me alot.
Can you measure it or something?
And do i have to change my intonation aswell?

Oh and by the way. Im trying to do it on my Les Paul.

Cheers

Pretty sure the only way it trial and error. You can measure it and I'm sure you can find measurements for your guitar on Google. Need a special "ruler" of course or a feeler gauge.

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Tools/Measuring_tools.html

Keep in mind that your neck needs to be set correctly as well. If you have too much of a straight neck, or an inward bow (towards the strings), you'll most definitely have dead notes and buzzing.

Im just very afraid to make bad adjustments. Ecpecially the Truss rod. I have never tried that before.

Not sure if this will help you but, I came across a video online a few days ago where a fellow walked you through the whole set up. All he used were a few basic tools. I do remember him using a feeler gauge. You can get a set from any auto parts store fairly cheep.

As hunter 1801 said, I think if you Google it you'll find a few sites that will walk you through the process.


Vic

I think you will always have a bit of buzz if you want your action as low as possible. My private teacher as a gibson les paul custom with super low action (compared to my very high action fender strat that is) and there's some slight buzz here and there. But once the guitar is plugged it, you dont ear it.
Also the thickness of the strings is to consider. If you have thick strings, chances are you will have more buzz.

If you aren't comfortable adjusting the truss rod, leave it alone. Over-adjusting it can lead to permanent damage on your guitar. Your best bet would be to take it to a shop and have a professional do it.

If you do end up doing it yourself, just remember to make tiny corrections and then let it settle in. Again, Google has a ton of information on this.

Originally Posted by: hunter1801If you aren't comfortable adjusting the truss rod, leave it alone. Over-adjusting it can lead to permanent damage on your guitar. Your best bet would be to take it to a shop and have a professional do it.

If you do end up doing it yourself, just remember to make tiny corrections and then let it settle in. Again, Google has a ton of information on this.

That's what I did. I took it to my local music shop and they only charged me $29.95 to go through it. Well worth the money, as it's never been so smooth.

Vic