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When strung, a guitar neck will want to bend forward, under the tension of the strings. The truss rod counteracts most of this - but, deliberately, allows a small amount of bend, to give the strings space to vibrate. Leaving a guitar without any strings, will probably result in the neck returning to it's natural state - i.e. dead straight - which will give you dead spots and fret buzz, particularly in the middle of the neck.

Taking the guitar in for a set-up, before the neck has had time to readjust, is not worth it.]]> Guitar Players Discussion greybeard https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/a-bit-of-a-problem/#post-209851 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/a-bit-of-a-problem/#post-209837 Sat, 18 Nov 2006 06:52:57 +0000
If you put the same gauge strings back on that were originally on it, it will probably resolve itself over time (might take up to few weeks) due to the string tension countering with the truss rod and bringing the neck back into balance.

But i'm sure you don't want to wait that long :wink: Rightly so !]]> Guitar Players Discussion Jminor https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/a-bit-of-a-problem/#post-209837 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/a-bit-of-a-problem/#post-209820 Sat, 18 Nov 2006 05:19:13 +0000
Guitars are built to have a significant amount of stress on them in the form of string tension. Having them sit for any length of time without that stress allows things to move.

My guess is that your neck is completely out of adjustment.]]> Guitar Players Discussion kingpatzer https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/a-bit-of-a-problem/#post-209820 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/a-bit-of-a-problem/#post-21937 Sat, 18 Nov 2006 05:08:53 +0000
First off, there are dead spots all over the place. On every string on the 7th fret, on strings D and G on the 12 fret. Every string on the 14th and below. I know someone here has to have an answer for this. :?]]> Guitar Players Discussion AudioBoy https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/a-bit-of-a-problem/#post-21937