12-string Surfcaster neck relief and action

[KongaMan]

I've got an original Charvel (ca. 1992) 12-string Surfcaster. The neck has a little too much relief for my ideal setup. It's at about .016" now. I'd like to pull it down to .010" or so. I've already given the truss rod 1/2 turn. I'm a little reluctant to keep cranking on it (1/2 turn is usually a lot) unless I know I can get where I want to go. If you have a 12-string, how is your relief set?

Second, the outside saddles are flush with the bridge, but the action is still a little high (low E 5/64" @ 12th fret). The nut is fine. Has anyone had to shim their neck to fix a similar problem?

Any other suggestions or tips?

Thanks.

[Black Mariah]

Re: 12-string Surfcaster neck relief and action

Crank the neck until it's straight. Set your guitar up again. Problem solved. [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

[toejam]

Re: 12-string Surfcaster neck relief and action

I'd tighten the truss rod just a little bit more and that should lower it. It may take a couple hours until it flexes into position. Just play it a little, and maybe bend the neck back slightly to help speed the process along and see how it goes.