Gibson/Epiphone truss rod wrench

ilovenofrets · #1 02-24-2011, 09:15 PM

If this isn't the proper topic to post this thread, I apologize, and feel free to have it moved to the proper area.
Is there a specific wrench/key for adjusting the truss rod of a Gibson/Epiphone Thunderbird/Blackbird?, or is there a standard allen that will work, and if so, what size?
Thanks!

Musiclogic · #2 02-24-2011, 09:47 PM

Gibsons have a particular T wrench for the "acorn" nuty, for the 2 ways it's a 4, 4.5, or 5 mm allen depending on Korea, Japan or China.

ilovenofrets · #3 02-25-2011, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musiclogic

Gibsons have a particular T wrench for the "acorn" nuty, for the 2 ways it's a 4, 4.5, or 5 mm allen depending on Korea, Japan or China.

It's the Epiphone Nikki Sixx Blackbird, 2009 made in China. Are the allen sizes you listed respective to the order you have the countries listed? What size do I need? Thanks for your help thus far, much appreciated!

Steveaux · #4 02-26-2011, 05:59 PM

Gibsons take a 5/16" thin-walled socket.