Always one in every crowd.
This is what I use, it's a 3/16 allen key.
Cal
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| Author: | James W B [ Sat Apr 25, 2009 6:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Martin truss Rod wrench |
i`d like to take some relief out of a Martin that is only a couple of years old.I`m not sure what kind of wrench or whatever I need . Thanks James |
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| Author: | Kyle Vandewart [ Sat Apr 25, 2009 11:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Martin truss Rod wrench |
Here you go. |
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| Author: | Cal Maier [ Sun Apr 26, 2009 1:19 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Martin truss Rod wrench |
Always one in every crowd. This is what I use, it's a 3/16 allen key. Cal |
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| Author: | James W B [ Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Martin truss Rod wrench |
Thanks cal,I wasn`t sure if I needed 5 mm or 3/16.Don`t want to wreck anything.I really like Kyle`s wrench a littlle better.Seems like the way I usually go at things.Kyle you must have seen my chain saw technique in my avatar for carving necks. James |
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Sun Apr 26, 2009 6:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Martin truss Rod wrench |
I just adjusted an HD28 this afternoon. 5mm was the correct size for this guitar, 3/16" would be too loose. I recommend you remove the nut and lubricate it before adjusting as most are not lubricated at the factory. I use a tiny dab of graphite wheel bearing grease on the threads but a drop of oil will work as well. If you want to know more about truss rods, Frank Ford has good info at Frets.com. http://www.frets.com/FRETSPages/Musician/GenSetup/TrussRods/TrussRodAdj/tradj.html |
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| Author: | James W B [ Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Martin truss Rod wrench |
What`s the procedure for removing the nut? James |
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| Author: | Jay Lowe [ Sun Apr 26, 2009 10:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Martin truss Rod wrench |
If it's a single action rod (probably) just keep turning to the left and catch it when it falls out. A few refuse to fall but can be coaxed out with needle nosed pliers. If it's a double action rod (the adjustment nut will be right above the neck block) I suppose you could then make use of Kyle's wrench.  Just kidding - I haven't had occasion to remove one of those (yet). Jay |
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| Author: | Cal Maier [ Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Martin truss Rod wrench |
Oops!  I stand corrected. That allen key is 5mm. not 3/16.Cal |
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