This may sound like a total noob question....

[Katastrophe]

....but I'm going to ask it!

My Strat (2006 MIM Standard) has developed a pronounced forward bow in the neck. Since it doesn't have a bi-directional truss rod, what's the best way to fix the problem? If I loosen the truss rod, won't that make the problem worse?

Thanks in advance!

[cebreez]

I thought tightening the truss rod reverses a forward bow? Right?

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[tjcurtin1]

I thought tightening the truss rod reverses a forward now? Right?

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+1 That's my experience as well.

[duhvoodooman]

The string tension creates the bow in the neck. Tightening the truss rod counteracts that force and straightens the bow out.

[jtees4]

....but I'm going to ask it!

My Strat (2006 MIM Standard) has developed a pronounced forward bow in the neck. Since it doesn't have a bi-directional truss rod, what's the best way to fix the problem? If I loosen the truss rod, won't that make the problem worse?

Thanks in advance!


" If I loosen the truss rod, won't that make the problem worse?"
YES IT WILL....that's why you tighten it.

[Katastrophe]

Thanks, y'all. I appreciate the help!