2011 Precision Truss Rod

[BILL POSTERS]

I have a 2011 aniversary precision. Is there a special short Allen key for getting at the heel end truss rod on these?
Theres nowhere near enough room to get a standard one in the tiny little access hole unless its at a stupid angle that risks damage.

Previous Fenders I've bought have come with 2 Allen keys I think, but this came with only a bridge one.

[Lozz196]

These have a special sort-of ball-ended allen key on a long T-bar. You can just - and I mean just - get the key in there without having to remove the scratchplate, though you can risk scuffing this if you don`t. The 2011 comes with this, and 2 allen keys, one for the saddles, one for the intonation screws. I`d get back onto the retailer and ask for the full case-candy.

[BILL POSTERS]

Thanks.

I queried it at the time and the guy said they only come with the saddles one these days. Large retailer in Brum as well. Think I'll contact Fender to confirm and pay them another visit.

[Lozz196]

Hmmm, a time-of-the-month sort of large retailer perhaps?

If so was chatting to another Basschatter who tried buying a Precision from them and had similar experiences, although in fairness, that`s who I got my 2011 from, and it had the right case, and the full case-candy.

They definately gave duff info though. I`ve had 2 of the 2008 Series, and a 2012 Series, and the case-candy is identical in all of them, as stated above.

[BILL POSTERS]

No wasnt there, But only cos they didnt have one I liked.

[lonestar]

You can buy non fender ball ended Allen keys.
Have a look online. I bought some from a local tool store mckays in Cambridge.

[BILL POSTERS]

I got some as it happens, still doesnt seem right, but then mine will be metric and as its a USA Bass that might be why. Had ball ends snap off cheap ones before now, so be careful btw.

Anyway, MIA Basses aint cheap so I want it all, I hate being conned.

[The fasting showman]

Hi Bill,
If I recall, my 2008 USA P bass was a 3/16 key. It adjusted very easily (well made necks in my experience and opinion!) with a standard allen key with the pickguard off using the long side. There's usually ebay sellers selling the T bar keys Lozz mentions but mine came with 2 small keys, saddle and truss rod.
Hope this helps,
Martin

[jackers]

My 2012 USA P-bass came with the 2 small allen keys and the T-bar for adjusting the truss rod, (along with all the other case stuff), so you were definitely mis-informed on that front.

and yea, 3/16 sounds right IIRC.

Edited March 18, 2013 by jackers

[BILL POSTERS]

I emailed Fender last night, abd got a reply this am. They are putting some spares in the post.

Thats what I call good service, at least from Fender. Not over impressed with that particular dealer though.

[Lozz196]

Nice one Fender - pleasantly surprised there, they usually get a bit of a slating on customer service issues.

[Musicman20]

Matt at Fender UK is great. I've dealt with who Lozz mentioned, and had issues. So, never been back.

You should definitely get a pack with all the tools mentioned, brochures, key and duster, etc.

[BILL POSTERS]

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Matt at Fender UK is great. I've dealt with who Lozz mentioned, and had issues. So, never been back.

You should definitely get a pack with all the tools mentioned, brochures, key and duster, etc.
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Yeah Matts been great, it wasnt that particular retailer though.

Duster ?? Hmmm.