https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/lowering-action-yamaha-apx-7a/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:18:10 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/lowering-action-yamaha-apx-7a/#post-169913 Mon, 03 Apr 2006 03:45:54 +0000 http://www.frets.com/]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance PRNDL https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/lowering-action-yamaha-apx-7a/#post-169913 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/lowering-action-yamaha-apx-7a/#post-167080 Mon, 20 Mar 2006 17:21:05 +0000
I'll give it a go over the weekend I expect.

Thanks]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance Amnesia https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/lowering-action-yamaha-apx-7a/#post-167080 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/lowering-action-yamaha-apx-7a/#post-167078 Mon, 20 Mar 2006 17:16:24 +0000
It doesn't move? Well it is an allen wrench, US not metric. Try loosening your strings and loosening the truss rod all the way out. Put a couple of drops of 3-1 oil on it and tighten it back up to where it was. Tune to pitch and check your relief. Now adjust the truss rod until it's just right.

As for shaving the bridge, well I'd look at lowering the saddle first. Not too tough a job with a block of wood, some sandpaper and some patience.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance Nick Torres https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/lowering-action-yamaha-apx-7a/#post-167078 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/lowering-action-yamaha-apx-7a/#post-167077 Mon, 20 Mar 2006 17:14:21 +0000 As Nils said, adjust the neck relief (via the truss rod) before you adjust action at the saddle. Look at Nils' site - he's got good info for doing it yourself, or take it to a shop and get it set up professionally if you're not comfortable doing it yourself.

My Yamaha's truss rod works with an allen key, but as I recall it's a slighly different (larger?) size than I use on my Fender. Try 4mm and 5mm keys.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance slejhamer https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/lowering-action-yamaha-apx-7a/#post-167077 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/lowering-action-yamaha-apx-7a/#post-167065 Mon, 20 Mar 2006 15:52:54 +0000 And i was asking wether I should get the bridge shaved or just try my luck with the truss rod?

I udnerstand shaving the bridge a little will lessen the tone etc..]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance Amnesia https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/lowering-action-yamaha-apx-7a/#post-167065 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/lowering-action-yamaha-apx-7a/#post-167064 Mon, 20 Mar 2006 15:45:18 +0000
the truss rod isn't used to adjust action. It adjusts relief.

If you have a problem with the action, take it to a pro.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance Nick Torres https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/lowering-action-yamaha-apx-7a/#post-167064 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/lowering-action-yamaha-apx-7a/#post-167058 Mon, 20 Mar 2006 15:12:35 +0000 I'll check out your site, I'm hoping I can just adjust the truss rod to get it lowered enough to suit my playing.

I have recently read that some people will have their guitar setup a little harder than they like, because they think their playing will improve.
It then goes on and says that unless your guitar is set up to how you feel comfortable, you will never sound good (to yourself).. Which is why I'm taking the step to have it setup properly.

My Sheraton II was bought second hand, its in beautiful condition (check out my website), and is really nice to play. If I could get my acoustic something a little similar, I think I would be happy!]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance Amnesia https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/lowering-action-yamaha-apx-7a/#post-167058 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/lowering-action-yamaha-apx-7a/#post-167052 Mon, 20 Mar 2006 14:32:46 +0000 Guitar Repair and Maintenance Nils https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/lowering-action-yamaha-apx-7a/#post-167052 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/lowering-action-yamaha-apx-7a/#post-16424 Mon, 20 Mar 2006 13:56:48 +0000 I've only just signed up to the boards, and I'm already asking for "help"! I hope you don't mind :)

Anyway, I've my Yamaha APX-7A since I started playing, about 2 years ago. It's still my favourite guitar (even though it's not the best). It has a beautiful rich tone to it... not as deep as the Taylor, but it's a sort of unique, acoustic/rock sound. Really nice!

Anyway, It's got an unusually high action to it. Pretty high that barre chords can sound "dudd" if not hit perfect etc.

However, I feel this has helped progress my playing (as the Sheraton and Taylor 514 are sooo easy to play) anyway... I am looking to get the action lowered.

I've had a look at the truss rod and it is a little stiff... Infact - it doesn't move at all and no alan key fits it... is this because I need a certain Yamaha tool?

Another option I could take is to get the bridge shaved?
Which would you suggest?

Thanks]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance Amnesia https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/lowering-action-yamaha-apx-7a/#post-16424