What truss rod tool for an 80s Peavey?

NickInMesa · #1 02-02-2009, 11:40 AM

I need to adjust the truss rod in an 82 T-40 and an 83 Foundation.

The tool was not included.

Someone in my previous thread advised me to buy this:

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TRT1

I am not sure this is really a 5/16".

When I look into that little hole, I see something that looks a lot smaller.

Also can I use a normal wrench bit, even if I need to grind it to dimension so that it fits?

Thanks in advance!

Relic · #2 02-02-2009, 11:41 AM

watching this thread with interest as I need a tool for my T-40..

bassguitarded · #3 02-02-2009, 02:41 PM

i go the 5/16 tool from stewmac and it worked on my t-40... it is a gibson size truss nut.

http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Tools/Sp..._Wrenches.html

JTE · #4 02-02-2009, 03:28 PM

It's very very thin-walled socket head. Peavey did it that way on purpose. The actual Peavey tool is a stamped aluminium tube bent into an "L" shape. The thin wall was designed so that if you tried to turn the rod without first putting pressure on the neck, the tool would deform instead of turning the nut. It forced you to turn the nut correctly and not put too much pressure on the nut or the wood grain.

jte

Stevem627 · #5 02-02-2009, 04:15 PM

There's a reason I posted that link for you...it is the correct tool for cheap. I have bought several of them.

I do guess older stuff (my oldest was 87) might be different...but I seriously doubt it. I have several older Peaveys and they all use that tool.

bassmanrocke · #6 02-03-2009, 07:10 AM

If you can't find the tool I found this worked too. I use a 1/4 inch drive(larger drive will not fit in the slot) 5/16 socket. I slide it in the slot over the nut, then I use 1 1/2 inch extension angled in and adjust with the ratchet. You can't put the extension in the socket before it is in the truss slot because it won't clear the end of the route.