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Adjusting a truss rod


Cygnus x-1
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[quote name='Cygnus x-1' post='58937' date='Sep 11 2007, 07:59 PM']Anybody any idea what size allen key to use to adjust the truss rod on a vintage modified fretless jazz?

4mm seems too loose, 5mm too big. is it 4.5mm? I dont have one- do they exist? or is it imperial? if so what size. any help apreciated[/quote]

I adjusted my Squier 70's VMJ a little, but it was quite some time ago!
I have a mainly metric set, and one specifically marked imperial Allen key for my MIA which has an imperial 'rod.
I'm 90% certain that I didn't use it to do that 'rod tweak, but I'd mail Squier to be certain.
Failing that, do what I did for the MIA.
Find a local (quality) tool shop and take it in...

My local shop were astounded when I popped open the flightcase...
The young chap was "offering up" various Allen keys to the 'rod head, when the owner comes over and says;

"What a lovely piece of Ash! Don't scratch it, Billy!"

+1 for local independent tool shoppes when you're in a jam!

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