One way to know that you have a good guitar and are practicing proper maintenance is that the guitar will stay in tune over long periods in a proper case. If you play it after some time where it has been stored and it is very out of tune, you need to check the tuners, neck relief, and for other potential issues. These are steps of guitar care that go beyond the general beginner concepts. Just don’t start learning on an expensive guitar find second-hand gear to practice with! Truss Rods In most cases, you want someone experienced, but it’s also fun to learn. The truss rod allows you to adjust tension on the neck to fix the curve with the strings. The neck needs some relief so chords in the middle don’t hit the frets. But too much makes the strings very high and then the action is bad. Generally, truss rods are left to experienced luthiers but many try it on their own. If you insist, get a set of measuring tools to see the gauge and relief. Turn the truss rod clockwise to fix the “up bow” and counterclockwise to fix “back bow.” Do not force it if it won’t move, and most of all, make small movements and let it sit overnight, as adjustments aren’t instant.
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