Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 I have just see this:https://www.northwestguitars.co.uk/truss-rod-adjustment-tool-phillips-head/ It looks like it *might* be just the thing to adjust my JMJ mustang when it needs a tweak, but it depends on whether there's enough room around the pickguard cutout to get it in place. I know that StewMac make a tool that will do the job, but ordering that one from the US is quite expensive in comparison. Has anyone tried one of these Hosco ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 I have one of these - works fine on my Classic Lacquer Precision https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tele-truss-rod-crank-UK-stock-real-timesaver-/202652853522?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338268676&toolid=10044&customid=CjwKCAjwxuuCBhATEiwAIIIz0d0CzJ7EOgHPPsayBk3voXNE5N0SpnIld3MPzwQO03nbDqcSPscSlRoChgsQAvD_BwE 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted March 24, 2021 Author Share Posted March 24, 2021 Thanks for the link - the Stew Mac one is probably a better option for the JMJ, so its good to find a UK supplier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted April 8, 2021 Author Share Posted April 8, 2021 I ordered the StewMac crank & it arrived this morning. Its perfect for my JMJ mustang. I've just given the truss rod a little tweak and it was so much better than using a screw driver. The two ended design makes it so easy to use at any angle of rotation of the truss rod nut. Well worth the money. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 (edited) These are pretty good alternatives, in my experience (google paint can opener, available at places like B&Q for £1.50 or so, sometimes free Edited April 8, 2021 by mcnach 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 3 hours ago, Jean-Luc Pickguard said: I ordered the StewMac crank & it arrived this morning. Its perfect for my JMJ mustang. I've just given the truss rod a little tweak and it was so much better than using a screw driver. The two ended design makes it so easy to use at any angle of rotation of the truss rod nut. Well worth the money. Did you order from Stewmac direct or from the eBay seller? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted April 8, 2021 Author Share Posted April 8, 2021 I ordered from the UK ebay seller as the postage was a lot cheaper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubit Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 All my truss rods have Allen key adjustability. I am not familiar with these slot types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 On 08/04/2021 at 13:36, mcnach said: These are pretty good alternatives, in my experience (google paint can opener, available at places like B&Q for £1.50 or so, sometimes free As I was in B&Q today, I bought one of these today to give it a go as it’s significantly cheaper than chips. After a bit of fettling with a file and a pair of mole grips, it’s the perfect tool at a bargain price. Thanks for the heads up @mcnach. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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