Allen key size for Fender Precision (AM Pro2)

[Gunsfreddy2003]

Hello,

 

I have a number of basses and thought I had allen keys to fit all of the bridges and adjust string height but I can't seem to find on that fits an American Professional Fender Precision can anyone help with correct size and link to buy from please?

 

Just bought a multi-one from Screwfix and none fit the Fender yet they fit other basses I have.

 

Bloody annoying!

[neepheid]

Bet you it's some imperial/freedom units size...

[Gunsfreddy2003]

41 minutes ago, neepheid said:

Bet you it's some imperial/freedom units size...

Since posting I have found out that it is 1/16" which converts to rought 1.5mm but a 1.5mm key doesn't fit (not sure why) a builder friend had a set of imperial sized keys and yes 1/16" fits absolutely perfectly.

 

Why they can't use a universal size for all bridges I don't understand!

[Skybone]

Amazon: Laser Imperial Allen Keys

[Gunsfreddy2003]

18 hours ago, Skybone said:

Amazon: Laser Imperial Allen Keys

Thank you!

[Andyjr1515]

On 08/11/2024 at 17:27, Gunsfreddy2003 said:

Since posting I have found out that it is 1/16" which converts to rought 1.5mm but a 1.5mm key doesn't fit (not sure why) a builder friend had a set of imperial sized keys and yes 1/16" fits absolutely perfectly.

 

Why they can't use a universal size for all bridges I don't understand!

I'm afraid that USA are still fully Imperial Units for size and distance measurements.  So yes, all Made-In-USA instruments will be inches and fractions of an inch for spanners, sockets and allen keys for, not only bridges, but all other hardware too...