Action on my ibanez

[wildchild247]

Hello

I own an Ibanez 370dx and the action over the 12 fret is 4.5mm

is this normal I cant go any lower or I'll get buzz on the lower frets

what is the normal action height people around jemsite use

wildchild

[Davey]

4.5mm?!

You should be able to get it WAY lower than that without buzzing. Sounds like you've got too much backbow in your neck. Try loosening the truss rod slightly then use the trem posts to lower the bridge.

[wildchild247]

cheers

loosening truss rod is clockwise or anti clockwise

should I loosen it a quarter turn and check or what??

what height should I be going for

[Davey]

Anti-clockwise. Definitely go a quarter turn at a time.

They say the perfect action is 1.5mm so head for 2.0mm and work from there

[wildchild247]

high e is at 2 mm

low e is at 2.5 mm

there is slight buzzing when hit hard on the lower frets

I think I am happy with that

thanks Ibanez249

[Davey]

No problem. Just try adjust the truss slightly more and see what you can get out of it. You'll need some patience but it's worth it in the end

[Jaden]

Originally Posted by Ibanez249

No problem. Just try adjust the truss slightly more and see what you can get out of it. You'll need some patience but it's worth it in the end

he's right, keep trying 1/8 or 1/16 turns, eventually you will hit the sweet spot and believe me... youll know when you do