MK Dragonfly 5 Truss Rod Adjustment Tool?

[JJBass30]

I browsed around couldn't find anything for this specific bass.

This seems like what I'm looking for, unfortunately I have no Idea if the size is right:

http://accessories.musiciansfriend.c...ool?sku=360804

I checked the specs page here:

http://www.michaelkellyguitars.com/d..._fretless.html

but there is no mention of the size needed for adjustment.

I have tried a number of sizes lying around the house. 3/16 is one of the ones that fits, but when I turn it there is no noticeable effect. Possibly my technique is wrong? or maybe the tool wasn't long enough?

Thanks in advance

[lethargytartare]

call them and ask for the correct size. If turning has no effect, you might have a wrench in there that is slightly smaller and is spinning, but with friction that feels like you're turning the nut. Or could be a dual-action, in which case when you're in the mid-point, turning left or right will feel like it's doing nothing.

If you're sure the wrench is correct, measure your relief, turn until you feel some resistance, then measure again. SHOULD be right to reduce relief, left to add relief. But again, call them and ask to make sure.

Cheers!
ltt

[ByF]

My MK Dragonfly Rose uses a 5/32" wrench. It is kind of tricky to get the wrench into the hole--as I recall, there is a hole drilled in the wood, and the truss rod adjustment is at the bottom of that hole.

I found that a standard Allen wrench was almost impossible turn--with the "long" end in the truss rod, the "short" end didn't give me enough leverage to turn the thing. I have a T-handled allen wrench that I ground down to be about 3" long, so the "T" is just about in the middle of the sound hole. It lives in the MK's gig bag.

Ed

[ByF]

Yeah, the Fender tool in your link looks my T-handle Allen wrench, but it's the wrong size and it's too long. Mine came from Sears.

Ed

[JJBass30]

Thanks I'll try and find a 5/32" T-shaped wrench, how did you go about grinding it down?

[ByF]

I think I used a Dremel tool to cut a notch in it all the way around, then clamped it in a vise and hit it with a hammer. While wearing OSHA-approved safety glasses, of course.

Ed

[lethargytartare]

If you're going to mod a wrench, consider giving it a ball-end (or BUYING a ball-end version) -- they help when you can't get the wrench perfectly in line with the bolt.