stewblack Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Saw this on the Sandberg vid I posted. It was an AHA! moment. That's what I'm after. Anyone think these can be bought? Or did the guy make it himself? I've tried searching but can't find one or haven't found the right search term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigguy2017 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 That's like the Martin truss rod tool with a slight bend at the end... What size is it? StewMac have similar... https://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/Types_of_Tools/Wrenches/Soundhole_Truss_Rod_Wrenches.html Chinese generic 4mm or 5mm https://imall.com/product/Guitar-Bass-Neck-Bridge-Screw-Truss-Rod-Long-Wrench-4-5mm-Hexagonal-Adjustment-Spanner-Repair-Tool-D40/aliexpress.com/4000624298803/568-39530305/en https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ball-End-Guitar-Truss-Rod-Adjustment-Wrench-Tool-for-Martin-Acoustic-Guitar-4mm-/292817127501 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 On 15/05/2020 at 14:20, Bigguy2017 said: That's like the Martin truss rod tool with a slight bend at the end... What size is it? StewMac have similar... https://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/Types_of_Tools/Wrenches/Soundhole_Truss_Rod_Wrenches.html Chinese generic 4mm or 5mm https://imall.com/product/Guitar-Bass-Neck-Bridge-Screw-Truss-Rod-Long-Wrench-4-5mm-Hexagonal-Adjustment-Spanner-Repair-Tool-D40/aliexpress.com/4000624298803/568-39530305/en https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ball-End-Guitar-Truss-Rod-Adjustment-Wrench-Tool-for-Martin-Acoustic-Guitar-4mm-/292817127501 Thank you so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorris Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 On 15/05/2020 at 14:20, Bigguy2017 said: That's like the Martin truss rod tool with a slight bend at the end... What size is it? StewMac have similar... Yes - but isn't the 'slight bend' the key thing here to give better access with a typical headstock end truss rod adjustment ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 Not sure what problem this is trying to solve...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted May 19, 2020 Author Share Posted May 19, 2020 On 18/05/2020 at 08:02, Andyjr1515 said: Not sure what problem this is trying to solve...? Some access holes leave little space for a normal Allen key, with a right angle you come hard up against a string having barely turned the nut, this just looks better and more user friendly. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 On 15/05/2020 at 14:02, stewblack said: Anyone think these can be bought? Or did the guy make it himself? I'd say DIY. He's knocked up a handle . 4mm x 300mm £4.62 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GRADE-303-STAINLESS-STEEL-HEXAGON-BAR-4-5-10mm-1-4-5-16-7-16-1-2-5-8-3-4-1/254207544857?var=553584668534&hash=item3b2ff34e19:m:m5GFMoWPpyy-wrv6HlArpaw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorris Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 (edited) On 19/05/2020 at 10:16, kodiakblair said: I'd say DIY. He's knocked up a handle . 4mm x 300mm £4.62 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GRADE-303-STAINLESS-STEEL-HEXAGON-BAR-4-5-10mm-1-4-5-16-7-16-1-2-5-8-3-4-1/254207544857?var=553584668534&hash=item3b2ff34e19:m:m5GFMoWPpyy-wrv6HlArpaw You mean you reckon that it's been bent into shape from straight ? Edited May 20, 2020 by rmorris clarification Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 53 minutes ago, rmorris said: You mean you reckon that it's been bent into shape from straight ? Aye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 On 19/05/2020 at 09:24, stewblack said: Some access holes leave little space for a normal Allen key, with a right angle you come hard up against a string having barely turned the nut, this just looks better and more user friendly. I would always, always loosen the strings before adjusting the truss rod. Having the nut work against the additional load the strings will apply on the rod is opening the door to trouble. Once they’re slack, it’s easy to move A and D aside and clear the space you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorris Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 57 minutes ago, Doctor J said: I would always, always loosen the strings before adjusting the truss rod. Having the nut work against the additional load the strings will apply on the rod is opening the door to trouble. Once they’re slack, it’s easy to move A and D aside and clear the space you need. Doesn't that only apply if tightening the truss rod ? If loosening then string tension would seem to be helping ? Willing to take advice on this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 (edited) Every truss rod adjustment should end with a small tighten, to make sure any slack is taken up. In fact, on any adjustment of any threaded bolt or screw, always tighten up to your desired end point. Never slacken and leave it at that. Edited May 21, 2020 by Doctor J 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donslow Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 On 19/05/2020 at 10:16, kodiakblair said: I'd say DIY. He's knocked up a handle . 4mm x 300mm £4.62 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GRADE-303-STAINLESS-STEEL-HEXAGON-BAR-4-5-10mm-1-4-5-16-7-16-1-2-5-8-3-4-1/254207544857?var=553584668534&hash=item3b2ff34e19:m:m5GFMoWPpyy-wrv6HlArpaw Tis what I did and works a treat for heel end truss rods too one of these (or as many as you need for different size truss rods) stick it in a vice and voila buggered if I can find mine now though... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorris Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 2 hours ago, Doctor J said: Every truss rod adjustment should end with a small tighten, to make sure any slack is taken up. In fact, on any adjustment of any threaded bolt or screw, always tighten up to your desired end point. Never slacken and leave it at that. Good Point 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvia Bluejay Posted May 23, 2020 Share Posted May 23, 2020 Warwick provides/used to provide one of these in the toolkit that comes/came with their basses. The rounded tip means the truss rod can be tweaked even when using the tool at an angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.