Kenan Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Hello guys! Do you know if there's a place online I could order Truss Rod Tool for my Epiphone? I also posted a picture for reference (not sure what tool do I exactly need): Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burchster Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Truss rod tool is fancy term for an Allen wrench...not sure what size though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slk Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 4mm for all of my Epiphones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPS1976 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 go to a hardware store and pick up a set. they are pretty inexpensive. slk is correct 4mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenan Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 4mm for all of my Epiphones Yes, you're right. I got one today but it seems the nut is too worn and I couldn't turn it at all.. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenan Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 I'm probably gonna order one of these: http://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/Essential_Tool_Kits/Gripper_Truss_Rod_Wrenches.html Anyone had any experience with these gripper wrenches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slk Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 For about .50 cents you can get one from any hardware store. For about a couple of bucks you can get a whole set. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenan Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 For about .50 cents you can get one from any hardware store. For about a couple of bucks you can get a whole set. Steve That may very well be the case in the States, but I live in Croatia and I don't think we have those in the stores. :) This is why I'm asking if anyone of you guys used them on your Ephies and which one to take, given the rod insertion is a bit angled and I'm not 100% sure a straight gripper would do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phjanak Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Its guaranteed that the allen wrench tool a.k.a hex tool will be found in hardware stores in every country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinTheHood Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 On 1/16/2015 at 8:38 PM, Kenan said: Yes, you're right. I got one today but it seems the nut is too worn and I couldn't turn it at all.. 😞 Inspect the nut with a flashlight. Make sure the Allen is going in all they way and isn't catching on a bushing. A truss rod with no tension shouldnt be tight enough to strip the nut. If it is, you have bigger problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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