Do I need to wait 24 hours after loosening truss rod?

[TexasTwang]

Do I need to wait 24 hours after loosening truss rod before tightening the strings? I did wait 24 hours after i did a 1/4 turn, i just did another 1/8 turn, waiting's no big deal really, if it's the right thing to do.

[bigp7099]

never heard that one before, did whoever that came from give a reason why?

[TexasTwang]

to let the wood "adapt"? is this crazy? or is that for when you tighten the truss rod?

[fatcat]

not crazy, just overkill. most of the reaction is gonna show instantly. I have never botherd to let the adjusted components relax more than a minute or two.

I guess it could depend on the type of wood, how dry/old it is and the temperature.

[sjtalon]

nope

[Rod Parsons]

I over adjusted the truss rod on my CV 60' P-bass. I had it perfect, put it on it's stand and when I went to play it a couple days later, I realized that I needed to adjust it back about an 8th of a turn. I was getting buzzing on a couple the lower frets. So, YES, I had to. But I think that was the only time.

[KokoTele]

You shouldn't wait any amount of time after adjusting the truss rod before tuning the guitar back to standard pitch.

Most of the change in the truss rod adjustment shows immediately, but the last bit of change will happen over several hours. Usually overnight is plenty long to wait, unless the truss rod adjustment was a huge one.

[scottrollick]

I've adjusted two truss rod recently. It's not so delicate a matter as leaving the guitar alone for 24 hours. Once you get the rod adjusted, retune the strings, because if you're way off, you'll want to know it now, not in 24 hours. The fact is that, yes, you may have to tune them up again in a few more hours as there is some slight adjustment that continues to happen, but it's not a "do not touch" kind of rule. I'm not a luthier, but this has been fine for me.

[TexasTwang]

thanks guys. and thanks again koko. the internet is a wonderful thing:)

[73Fender]

On my guitars with the truss rod adjust on the headstock I don't even detune. Thinking about it I guess I should at least if I am making it tighter? Less stress on the truss rod? Though I have had no problems. Used to be afraid to even touch them now I do them willy nilly with pretty good results.