Anyone got a spare allen key for an early 2000s US strat truss rod?

hassleham

I'm not sure if these are a different size to usual but the truss nut is very deep inside the hole at the headstock so none of my standard Allen keys can get to it! 
I did manage to get one in there but could feel it slipping so want to be sure I've got the right size. 
Thanks

SteveRobinson

You need a 1/8" Allen key. Don't be tempted to use a 3mm one, this risks wrecking the truss rod nut and they are expensive to replace.

The best are the ones that Fender sell for the job with 2 long sides.

guitars4you

SteveRobinson said:

You need a 1/8" Allen key. Don't be tempted to use a 3mm one, this risks wrecking the truss rod nut and they are expensive to replace.

The best are the ones that Fender sell for the job with 2 long sides.

valid point on a 3mm v a 1/8" - I have tipex plastered all over my 1/8" so I know which it is for those USA jobs

ICBM

hassleham said:

I'm not sure if these are a different size to usual but the truss nut is very deep inside the hole at the headstock so none of my standard Allen keys can get to it! 
I did manage to get one in there but could feel it slipping so want to be sure I've got the right size. 

Very likely you've been using a 3mm one - as Steve said, don't do this! Hopefully you haven't knackered it already.

This is what you need:

https://www.homeoftone.co.uk/products/genuine-fender-1-8-hex-allen-truss-rod-adjustment-wrench

These are the best not only because they're the right size but because the short end is longer than normal, so they're easily identifiable as well as more easily reaching the adjuster nut and the neck tilt (which is the same size).

hassleham

Cheers guys! Have ordered one @ICBM thanks