Adjusting your truss rod might feel like a tall order the first time you attempt it, but with a little background knowledge and guidance it;'s an easily achievable piece of DIY guitar maintenance.

It's unbelievable to me now but for the first few years I played guitar, I had absolutely no idea what a truss rod was – let alone how to adjust it. Blame it on being self-taught and knowing few other ...

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When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Olly Curtis / Future It's unbelievable to me now but for the first few years I played ...