Need some help with my truss rod

[Axel Weiss]

After more than 20 years playing my Ken Smith BT6 the hexagonal recess of my truss rod is worn out and adjustment of the neck's curvature is not possible anymore
Does anybody has an idea how to repair the rod or is it even possible ?
Thanks for support.
Best regards
Axel

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Axel Weiss

After more than 20 years playing my Ken Smith BT6 the hexagonal recess of my truss rod is worn out and adjustment of the neck's curvature is not possible anymore
Does anybody has an idea how to repair the rod or is it even possible ?
Thanks for support.
Best regards
Axel

What size wrench are you using, exactly?

Use only the 1/8th inch and never the slightly smaller 3mm. The 3mm will round out that hex hole.

We can fix it here as I have to cut the old part to get it off.

[Axel Weiss]

Thanks Ken for you clarifying reply. My original Ken Smith wrench got lost years ago and to be honest I wasn't conscious of the need to use a 1/8th inch wrench and not a 3 mm one. Thus it's my fault as I use mm sized wrenches which are more common in Europe ...

I'll try to organize a 1/8th inch wrench and try it again. However if it does not work anymore I'll ship my bass to you.

For the matter I consider a refinishing/restauration of the bass. Do you offer such services ?

Thank you for support.
Best regards
Axel

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Axel Weiss

Thanks Ken for you clarifying reply. My original Ken Smith wrench got lost years ago and to be honest I wasn't conscious of the need to use a 1/8th inch wrench and not a 3 mm one. Thus it's my fault as I use mm sized wrenches which are more common in Europe ...

I'll try to organize a 1/8th inch wrench and try it again. However if it does not work anymore I'll ship my bass to you.

For the matter I consider a refinishing/restauration of the bass. Do you offer such services ?

Thank you for support.
Best regards
Axel

Yes, but all business should be done via company email and not here on the Forum. As far as the correct wrench goes, we have this information published on the FAQ page for well over 10 years now; http://www.kensmithbasses.com/faq.html

1. 1/8" wrench for the truss rod (included)
2. 3mm wrench for Soapbar pickups with pole pieces
   (DO NOT USE THIS WRENCH FOR THE TRUSS ROD)

A bit too late now for your Bass but it's good for others to see this if not already known.