karl122132 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 hello Can anybody tell me the size HEX key I need to adjust the neck on my korean vintage epiphone sq 180? I cant find it anywhere regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karl122132 Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russinator Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I don't know for sure but they "usually" are 4 or 5 mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 This may sound like a copout, but buy a cheap set of milimeter allens and see which one works. A cheap set will be fine, as you arent torqueing on anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karl122132 Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 This may sound like a copout, but buy a cheap set of milimeter allens and see which one works. A cheap set will be fine, as you arent torqueing on anything. Ive already bought a set of allen keys but none fit, what size does vintage epiphone acoustic guitars usually take? metric or imperial? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggy Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 99.99% certain that they would be metric if built outside US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Ive already bought a set of allen keys but none fit, what size does vintage epiphone acoustic guitars usually take? metric or imperial? Should be metric. But I dont know becuase I just keep grabbing allens from a pile of them until I find the one that fits. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karl122132 Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 Should be metric. But I dont know becuase I just keep grabbing allens from a pile of them until I find the one that fits. :) \ Ive bought a 100 piece metric set and none have quite fitted the closest was a 5mm which fits in but doesn't turn it cos its a little too small. If I post a picture of the truss rod could you help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 No, looking at the truss rod wont tell me anything personally. If metric isnt working, I guess you'll have to try imperial. I honestly dont know what they are supposed to be. I just have a pile of old allens and alwys seem to find ones that fit. I have no idea if they are even metric or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezah Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I'm surprised the 5 mm doesn't fit. Are you sure the socket just hasn't been deformed? I'm assuming you're looking to increase the tension on your truss rod. One thing you'll want to do is begin the process by loosening it first. This is more likely to solve any binding issues the rod may have, as well as preventing you from stripping out the socket. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karl122132 Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 Hi, im quite sure it isn't deformed (ive attached a picture). Also I actually want to tighten the truss rod as theres not enough tension on the neck. I have tried turning it both ways with a 5mm hex key and it just doesn't turn. I'm surprised the 5 mm doesn't fit. Are you sure the socket just hasn't been deformed? I'm assuming you're looking to increase the tension on your truss rod. One thing you'll want to do is begin the process by loosening it first. This is more likely to solve any binding issues the rod may have, as well as preventing you from stripping out the socket. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karl122132 Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 Hi, im quite sure it isn't deformed (ive attached a picture). Also I actually want to tighten the truss rod as theres not enough tension on the neck. I have tried turning it both ways with a 5mm hex key and it just doesn't turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezah Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Might be time for a professional opinion...I'd let a luthier have a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karl122132 Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 its kind of hard to find one here in Southampton U K theres only one guy and he wanted £20 just to tell me. So I said no. Sorry Might be time for a professional opinion...I'd let a luthier have a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadedepi Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 its kind of hard to find one here in Southampton U K theres only one guy and he wanted £20 just to tell me. So I said no. Sorry I also have 4.5 and 5.5 on hand. However, most Epi's I've adjusted have been 4mm. Faded..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadedepi Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 its kind of hard to find one here in Southampton U K theres only one guy and he wanted £20 just to tell me. So I said no. Sorry It seems to me you need a 5.5mm hex key. Faded..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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