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  • what size allen wrench is needed for truss rod adjustments?

    The title says it all really.

    The guitar in question an RR1T by the way.
    Guitars:
    Jackson USA Shannon Soloist (blk)
    Jackson USA Custom Shop SL2H white/Silver Ghost Flames
    Bernie Rico Jr. Hybrid Vixen (blk)
    BC Rich NJ Gunslinger

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  • #2
    you need the jackson truss rod adjustment wrench (socket type).
    jackson's have a hex bolt on the end of there truss rods like gibson but a different size (i think).
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    • #3
      Originally posted by Dreamland_Rebel View Post
      you need the jackson truss rod adjustment wrench (socket type).
      jackson's have a hex bolt on the end of there truss rods like gibson but a different size (i think).
      Jackson is strange. Both of my RR1Ts took allen wrenches... and they were different sizes, too!
      I believe my Professional Dinky HX uses the socket like a Gibson.
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      • #4
        It should be a 5/16" truss wrench IIRC. If you order/buy one get the deep well and not the shallow.You can also use a thin wall deep well 1/4" drive socket with a 6" extension to give you the clearance as well. I use Craftsman thin wall deep wells in the shop without any problems or rounding shoulders on the soft nuts they tend to use on truss rods.
        These from Stewmac work well too.
        http://www.stewmac.com/shopby/product/6101

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        • #5
          Originally posted by atdguitars View Post
          It should be a 5/16" truss wrench IIRC. If you order/buy one get the deep well and not the shallow.You can also use a thin wall deep well 1/4" drive socket with a 6" extension to give you the clearance as well. I use Craftsman thin wall deep wells in the shop without any problems or rounding shoulders on the soft nuts they tend to use on truss rods.
          These from Stewmac work well too.
          http://www.stewmac.com/shopby/product/6101
          thanks!
          Guitars:
          Jackson USA Shannon Soloist (blk)
          Jackson USA Custom Shop SL2H white/Silver Ghost Flames
          Bernie Rico Jr. Hybrid Vixen (blk)
          BC Rich NJ Gunslinger

          Amp:
          ENGL Powerball -> ENGL Pro Cab 4*12(V30's)

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          • #6
            It turned out that i needed a 3/16" allen wrench after all. thanks for all the input anyway
            Guitars:
            Jackson USA Shannon Soloist (blk)
            Jackson USA Custom Shop SL2H white/Silver Ghost Flames
            Bernie Rico Jr. Hybrid Vixen (blk)
            BC Rich NJ Gunslinger

            Amp:
            ENGL Powerball -> ENGL Pro Cab 4*12(V30's)

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