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Old 08-07-2012, 07:16 PM
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What is the exact dimension of the wrench needed to adjust the trussrod ?
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Old 08-07-2012, 08:42 PM
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What is the exact dimension of the wrench needed to adjust the trussrod ?
Truss Rod Wrench: 1/8"
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Old 08-07-2012, 10:00 PM
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Do NOT use a 3mm wrench for the truss rod or you will strip the nut.
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Old 08-08-2012, 05:02 PM
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thanks all,
I was clearly aware to not use a metric system wrench.
Got to fetch a 1/8" hex wrench now

But i think that the former owner have already done bad
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Old 08-10-2012, 03:44 PM
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It seems to me, neck setup somehow affect the sound of strings, not only to playbility?

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Old 08-12-2012, 08:36 AM
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It seems to me, neck setup somehow affect the sound of strings, not only to playbility?
It can, but in a subtle way. When the tension is changed on the neck from adjustment of the truss rod interacting with the string tension, it can slightly alter the resonant frequency. On a well made multi-piece neck, like Ken's, where the resonance or dead notes are not an issue, it won't be noticable, but on less expensive one piece necks that tend to have a dead note somewhere, like the 8th fret of the G string, juggling string tension and truss rod tension can sometimes bring a little life back to the dead note.
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Old 10-07-2012, 03:39 PM
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Another Wrench question : I need to adjsust the string height ...
Can U provide me the exact dimension of the wrench to order it

Thanx in advance
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Old 10-07-2012, 04:06 PM
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Another Wrench question : I need to adjsust the string height ...
Can U provide me the exact dimension of the wrench to order it

Thanx in advance
Smith Basses bridge saddles wrench: .05"
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