Stripped Truss Rod Nut?

Infidelity · #1 12-21-2011, 08:50 AM

I recently acquired this MIK Fender that has a stripped truss rod nut. Allen wrenches won't fit and pretty much it would't turn.

Was this an easy job to do or should I consult a luthier to do it?

How much would it run me?

Slowgypsy · #2 12-21-2011, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Infidelity

I recently acquired this MIK Fender that has a stripped truss rod nut. Allen wrenches won't fit and pretty much it would't turn.

When you say stripped, are you meaning that the hole in the truss rod nut is rounded out so allen wrenches can't engage the hole? Are you certain that you're using the correct size allen wrench?

Emmaporkchop · #3 12-21-2011, 09:16 AM

Stew Mac makes a tool for this, looks pretty easy to do and would be worth hanging onto. You could also to to a hardware store and see if they have a wrench type tool specifically for stripped parts.

96tbird · #4 12-21-2011, 09:43 AM

Get the right size of easy out. They turn in left loosey and the flutes bite into the allen socket and the nut will wind out.

Infidelity · #5 12-21-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Slowgypsy

When you say stripped, are you meaning that the hole in the truss rod nut is rounded out so allen wrenches can't engage the hole? Are you certain that you're using the correct size allen wrench?

I am certain I'm using the right allen wrench.. Seeing the nut, the nut is rounded out and there are some shingles of metal in there. Seems like the owner tried to force it with a smaller allen but I can't say for sure if that's what happened.

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Originally Posted by 96tbird

Get the right size of easy out. They turn in left loosey and the flutes bite into the allen socket and the nut will wind out.

Does the truss rod nut comes out without breaking the truss rod? Thanks!

96tbird · #6 12-21-2011, 10:50 AM

On a Fender it should back right off.

Slowgypsy · #7 12-21-2011, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Infidelity

Does the truss rod nut comes out without breaking the truss rod? Thanks!

Yes. It's essentially just a regular nut. It'll unscrew all the way and off the truss rod.... however if it's located on the heel end of the neck, you might have to remove the neck to remove the nut.

Also, you probably know this but I'll mention it anyway... loosen string tension... your neck will love you for that.