Fender truss rod adjustment too to avoid removing neck

[bisonkills]

Hi guys. I have a 2007 USA Fender Jazz Bass. Truss rod access is at the base of the beck, the scratch plate is slightly recessed to allow access. However, very little space is given, too little to use any normal hex allen key to access.

My local guitar store were super helpful (add sarcasm), simply stating 'we don't sell those because it'd lose us 'set up' business'. Jeez.

Is there a tool available with the correct dimensions so I can do an adjustment without having to remove the neck to get at it?

[dannybuoy]

You want this, so get in quick!

http://basschat.co.uk/topic/232931-fender-truss-rod-tools-only-1-left

The tool should come with the bass, but they often get kept by the seller if they sell the bass on, as they're handy since it's rare to buy a used bass that comes with one (which is the definition of a vicious circle if I ever saw one!).

[bisonkills]

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1396116102' post='2410127']
You want this, so get in quick!

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/232931-fender-truss-rod-tools-only-1-left"]http://basschat.co.u...ols-only-1-left[/url]

The tool should come with the bass, but they often get kept by the seller if they sell the bass on, as they're handy since it's rare to buy a used bass that comes with one (which is the definition of a vicious circle if I ever saw one!).
[/quote]

Thanks! But, I'm slightly confused as to how that tool would help! Given it's a straight shaft wouldn't the same issue apply? Am I missing something, or is it designed to be inserted at an angle?

[SubsonicSimpleton]

The Fender special tools are simply ball end allen wrenches with a Fender branded handle, take a close look at tips of the tool at the bottom of the pic in the ad that dannybuoy linked. Ball end allen wrenches can be inserted at an angle and still function correctly.

[EddyGlee]

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1396116102' post='2410127']
You want this, so get in quick!

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/232931-fender-truss-rod-tools-only-1-left"]http://basschat.co.u...ols-only-1-left[/url]

The tool should come with the bass, but they often get kept by the seller if they sell the bass on, as they're handy since it's rare to buy a used bass that comes with one (which is the definition of a vicious circle if I ever saw one!).
[/quote]

Thanks dannybuoy for posting the link. much appreciated

[quote name='SubsonicSimpleton' timestamp='1396119878' post='2410190']
The Fender special tools are simply ball end allen wrenches with a Fender branded handle, take a close look at tips of the tool at the bottom of the pic in the ad that dannybuoy linked. Ball end allen wrenches can be inserted at an angle and still function correctly.
[/quote]

+1 SubsonicSimpleton. yea this is correct they are 3/16ths ball ended tools so they work on an angle.

To bisonkills:
I live just off the A1/M1 link so not that far from you! .. if you want a no obligation demo of the fender tool you are more than welcome to come round.

Edited March 29, 2014 by EddyGlee

[bisonkills]

Thanks! That's all I need to know. Will send you a PM Eddy.