Laguna LE222 Maintenance Manual - page 8
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f your strings become dirty in
appearance or produce a dull
sound, replace them with new ones.
In order to keep the proper tension
on the neck, it is recommended that
you change strings one at a time.
Factory specified string gauges
are shown in the chart below. If
you replace with a different string
gauge, a truss rod adjustment may
be required. We recommend that a
qualified guitar technician handle
this procedure. If your instrument
has a tremolo system, the tremolo
may also need to be adjusted.
Electric Guitars
Factory Spec
String Gauges
.009/.011/.016
.024/.032/.042
4–5 String Basses
Acoustic
.045/.065/.085/.105
.012/.016/.024
.032/.042/.053
Models
ction on all Laguna guitars
is factory-set to our exact
specifications; however, some
players prefer slightly higher
or lower action, depending on
playing style. Also, temperature
changes and moisture can affect
string height. The graphic and
table below illustrates the action
guide for your Laguna.
Factory Action Specs
Bass Side Treble Side
Acoustic Steel Stg: 3.25 mm
2.50 mm
Electric: 2.75 mm
2.00 mm
Bass (acoustic or electric): 4.25 mm
3.50 mm
he dual-action truss rods may
need to be adjusted if you
change string gauges, or if you
lower or raise your standard tuning
pitch below A440, as string tension
changes can result in too much space
between strings and frets (hard to
play) or too little space (fret buzz).
Warning:
Improper truss rod
adjustment can damage your
guitar and should ideally be
performed by a qualified guitar
technician. Any damage that
occurs as the result of an improper
truss rod adjustment can void
your warranty. See page 10 for full
warranty information.
TOO LOOSE
TOO TIGHT
Truss Rod Adjustment
To adjust, remove the truss rod
cover and place a 4 mm hex wrench
at the rod nut. Adjust as follows:
Note: Turn the nut only in 1/8 to
1/4 increments, check action, and
re-adjust if necessary.
• Clockwise: tightens the truss
rod, causing an convex bow.
Over-adjusting results in fret
buzz and dead frets.
• Counter clockwise: loosens the
truss rod, causing a concave
bow. Over-adjusting results in
high-action and poor intonation.
Truss rod tension can be measured
using a capo at the first fret, and
holding the strings down where
the neck joins the body (17th
fret for electrics/basses, 14th fret for
acoustics).