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Dang! Somebody used the wrong size wrench, and now you can't adjust that worn Allen truss rod nut. Fear not, our Gripper wrenches can save the day!Each wrench has a 3/8"-long end that tapers from slightly undersize to slightly oversize, giving you a snug fit to turn the nut and avoid a costly replacement job.
Our veteran guitar technicians developed these high quality steel truss rod wrenches. The length, comfortable rubberized handles, durability and variety of sizes let you perf
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Discussed in The Official U.S. Peavey Cirrus Club in the TalkBass community
Thundar
Ok so I have been bad Cirrus brother....I promised an update weeks ago on this amazing Cirrus Custom Sixer that @jimmyfwl sold to me. So I got the Hipshot knobs installed, after some creative "engineering" to get the split knob to fit on the mid/sweep pot. My guru got it all set up by using the Torx bit that Jimmy included ... ... more
AudioTaper
Awesome! I just noticed it has an inlay on the 23rd fret and not the 24th. What!?! :woot: [image] ... more
mb94952
That's gorgeous, Robert !! I've never heard of Gripper truss rod tools. I'm guessing the size is a tad bigger to work on stripped parts ? I'm SO glad it works like a charm. I don't know how you guys play 6'ers. It looks like you could walk on it, it's so wide. ... more
jimmyfwl
Glad this has worked out for you! ... more
cbdriver
Happy Looks like you have a "keeper" now, for sure. I think the Cirrus 6 strings are the most comfortable 6 I've ever owned or played! ... more
Discussed in PROJECT: Brice HXB Earthquake 37" scale 5 string ***RUINED TRUSS ROD NUT*** in the TalkBass community
Michael Eisenman
Have you tried a gripper-type Allen wrench? ... more
TheEmptyCell
I wish I could get a file in there, but the truss nut is pretty far between the first fret and nut. It's so rounded out I don't think even one of those wrenches would help. ... more
Horseflesh
Wow, knowing this exists makes me feel good. Cool tool. But ouch. Sorry you got screwed... GLWS. That's the perfect project for someone. ... more
Discussed in Truss Rod Length in the TalkBass community
TerribleTim68
I've got an Ibanez SR that has a stripped nut, my plan is to find one of these that will work - Gripper Truss Rod Wrenches | stewmac.com ... more
Gilmourisgod
Actually the Stewmac tapered truss rod drivers don't look too bad price-wise, might go that route after all. It would keep the truss rod socket from getting any worse, anyway, ... ... more
Discussed in Squier CV P-Bass 60's stripped truss rod nut in the TalkBass community
40Hz
If it were welded on it wouldn't be adjustable. ... more
richardbruce
Haha - spoken like someone who's never actually done it before. If there's a dark-colored plug with a small hole, you'll have to remove that. There are several methods suggested ... ... more
JeezyMcNuggles
I pulled one out yesterday. It was easy ... more
Discussed in Truss Rod/Truss Rod Nut issue in the TalkBass community
Matt Liebenau
Sounds like the truss rod nut could have started to round out. Also, not all 4mm wrenches are the same size, odd as that may sound. You could try some different 4mm hex keys and ... ... more
bassbourne
Thanks for the tip. I tried all my 4mm wrenches earlier, but none seemed to fit properly. That StewMac tool could be the answer though. ... more
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