Peavey T-40 Truss Rod Wrench size?

Orco87 · #1 11-13-2006, 11:49 AM

The bass didn't come with the "torsion rod adjustment wrench" whenever my brother bought it so many years ago.

I tried all the sockets between mine and my father's arsenal of tools and I get close at either 7mm or 1/4", but no luck.

Anyone know if their is a correct size and/or tool short of having to call peavey and special ordering the stock one? (if they even have it....)

lug · #2 11-13-2006, 01:43 PM

They still had them last year for about $5 if I remembder correctly.

**TheEmptyCell** · #3 11-13-2006, 03:36 PM

I just brought mine to a guitar tech. As far as I can tell, it uses a 5/16'' nut, just like a Les Paul. I tried to get a regular socket to fit, but the walls are too wide to get in there.

georgestrings · #4 11-14-2006, 03:59 AM

Yeah, I think that's the sort of thing you'll have to get from Peavey - but that should be no biggie...

- georgestrings

Orco87 · #5 11-15-2006, 12:13 PM

I tried my 5/16 and you're right, the walls are too big to fit in there. I'll just have to give peavey a call and order, it's on my list of things to do. I just got the action beautifully right on one of my other basses so I feel like a prof. luthier ready to take on the world!

...well maybe not that good... but it was my first time adjusting a neck and I didn't break anything. (at least it hasn't broken yet, haha *crosses fingers*)

I'll give peavey a call, hope they have it, thanks.

BOOCAKE4U · #6 11-15-2006, 12:30 PM

Parts Dept. 1-877-732-8391 Ext. #1386

item #75031006

Bass. · #7 11-15-2006, 12:38 PM

I had the same problem... but was wondering if Peavey had replacement pickups?

does anyone know (and how much they would be)?
thanks

Orco87 · #8 11-18-2006, 11:49 PM

They said that (to my dismay) that they were currently out of truss rod wrenches and they dunno when the next shipment is coming in.

Also (Bass.) when I mentioned I needed a part for a peavey t40, the woman w/o letting me even finish said she had no parts for the t40 or t60, so I'm thinking that includes the pickup.

Does anyone have any possible alternative tools that could be used since the nut size is 5/16?

georgestrings · #9 11-19-2006, 01:11 PM

Well, you *could* have a 1/4" drive, 5/16" socket turned down OD wise at a local machine shop so that it'd fit in there... Probably a cheaper socket would be best - as hard chrome is pretty tough on machine tooling...

- georgestrings

**TheEmptyCell** · #10 11-19-2006, 02:09 PM

StewMac.com sells the 5/16" tool, and a 1/4" one. You'll find it under Truss Rods, I believe.

Orco87 · #11 11-20-2006, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by georgestrings

Well, you *could* have a 1/4" drive, 5/16" socket turned down OD wise at a local machine shop so that it'd fit in there... Probably a cheaper socket would be best - as hard chrome is pretty tough on machine tooling...

- georgestrings

"OD wise"? Over-diameter...?...I don't fully understand. I had forgotten about stewmac, I will most likely go order from them, should I just get both or is the size I need a 5/16? I'm proly safer getting both, always good to have extra tools.

saxofunk · #12 11-20-2006, 04:00 PM

OD = Outside Diameter. Just in case you run across it, ID = Inside Diameter.

You may be able to find a "thin-wall" socket at a specialty mechanics tool distributor also, but you're probably better off pursuing the right tool from Peavey or StewMac.

Wademeister63 · #13 11-22-2006, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by georgestrings

Well, you *could* have a 1/4" drive, 5/16" socket turned down OD wise at a local machine shop so that it'd fit in there... Probably a cheaper socket would be best - as hard chrome is pretty tough on machine tooling...

- georgestrings

An easier way to do this since you just need to get it to fit, is to grind the OD on a bench grinder while spinning the socket with a cordless drill (or one with a cord ). Grind it down a little and check it. Keep doing that until it fits the way you want.

Orco87 · #14 02-13-2007, 12:14 AM

It's real sad that the answer had been at the peavey forums this whole time...

http://forums.peavey.com/default.asp...0&LastTopic=59

The truss rod size is 5/16". Stewmac has discountinued them and I just bought mine from allparts.com as they have them as a new item. Also, after seeing a thread about a peavey t-45, it's best to get the T-handle, so that's what I've done.

I know, I'm pretty slow when it comes to projects, but I've done far too many w/o the right tools and they end up being halfarse.... so hope this helps anyone else who's looking.

keyboardguy · #15 02-15-2007, 10:08 PM

Peavey has been out of the Torsion rod wrenches for over 3 months; now they may be in by the end of March.

So I took my Peavey Foundation to my local music store. They has a box with about 200 various trussrod wrenches. I found one and the salesman gave it to me!

(Kudos to MAE Music in Ft. Lauderdale)

Try your local music store and take your bass with you.

Regards,

Mike

Orco87 · #16 02-16-2007, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keyboardguy

Peavey has been out of the Torsion rod wrenches for over 3 months; now they may be in by the end of March.

So I took my Peavey Foundation to my local music store. They has a box with about 200 various trussrod wrenches. I found one and the salesman gave it to me!

(Kudos to MAE Music in Ft. Lauderdale)

Try your local music store and take your bass with you.

Regards,

Mike

only one we have in the local area is guitar center..... I think that's bout nuff said.

I asked those guys if their are some good guys that do setups on instruments and they refer me to places that are a good 30-45 min drive away. kinda sucks in this area, I bet if I did some more digging I could find somethin, but I can take that time to just learn how to do it. can't wait til' the t-rod wrench comes in!

Orco87 · #17 02-26-2007, 10:06 PM

okay.... got the part from allparts... doesn't fit. I don't believe it to be the actual size of the socket, it's the length that completely gets in the way of the tuning pegs.

the best and safest bet is to just get a truss rod wrench from peavey. the should have a shipment in since last week and I'm going to go ahead and order one... *sigh*

hope this is helpful for anyone who searches for this later...

BuffaloBass · #18 02-28-2007, 11:58 AM

??? Hey, I had a cheap set of sockets you could stick an allen into, and the deep well 5/16th did it.

Key is CHEAP CHINESE THIN WALL sockets. Or take your non-hardened socket ( CHEAP!) and dress it down on a bench grinder.

New pickups are available for the T40, and I';m going to get me some.

They're called DarkStars!

lug · #19 02-28-2007, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuffaloBass

??? Hey, I had a cheap set of sockets you could stick an allen into, and the deep well 5/16th did it.

Key is CHEAP CHINESE THIN WALL sockets. Or take your non-hardened socket ( CHEAP!) and dress it down on a bench grinder.

New pickups are available for the T40, and I';m going to get me some.

They're called DarkStars!

My heart jumped on the second to last sentence! Then reality set back in.

BuffaloBass · #20 03-01-2007, 10:51 AM

Its hard to fathom spending $400 on a bass that's worth $400, but..... my old T40 is one helluva player. The sound is OK. I thought it was better until I got the Valenti with Nordies in it.

After I EBAY off some vintage car parts, so it doesnt cost me anything.