Peavey T40 Truss Rod Tool size

[Old Horse Murphy]

Hi guys

I've just picked up a Peavey T40 in a trade and it appears to be a very nice bass indeed.

The action is a little high and I was wondering what size trussrod tool I will need. I've read that a Les Paul tool will work (5/16) but can't find that size available in the UK. A quick search on Ebay results in Gibson trussrod tools of anything between 6 and 8.5mm!

I'm guessing I would need an 8mm but wanted to check first.

Thanks for your help

[LukeFRC]

gibson size - 5/16 of an inch
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[Billy Apple]

I've got a Halfords socket set that includes a 5/16 that can go onto a screw driver shaft. I used this for my TBird with no problems. I think Halfords with sell the socket separately

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[Old Horse Murphy]

Thank you both. I'll nip down to Halfords and have a look. If not, I'll check out Stewmac's

The bass is needing a bit of TLC and needs a good clean (along with the case!)

I'm sure the strings actually pre-date the actual bass

[cocco]

Be warned the rod is quite a way in.