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Peavey truss rod wrench question

Discussion in 'Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]' started by Dr Improbable, Jul 6, 2013.

  1. Jul 6, 2013 #1
    Dr Improbable

    Dr Improbable

    Apr 15, 2013
    Wisconsin
    what size Allen key do I need for a peavey millennium BXP? Nothing I have fits - gotta go to the hardware store!
     
  2. Jul 6, 2013 #2
    sharkbait130

    sharkbait130

    Feb 17, 2013
    hagerstown md
    Seems to me I ran into this problem with another bass I had. Sorry , but I don't know the exact size you need but here's what I ran into. The allen nut was pretty far down in the hole and the short end of my allen wrenches was just not long enough. Try sticking the long end in there. Also , it was much smaller than I thought it would be. With the long end in , you can use a pair of kliens (elerctricians plyers) to turn the thing. Auto zone sells a nice set with a rubber holder for about 8 bucks. Hope this helps.
     
  3. Jul 6, 2013 #3
    Dr Improbable

    Dr Improbable

    Apr 15, 2013
    Wisconsin
    No, I don't have ANY loose allen keys. my other bass has a Stingray - style body end adjuster. guess I'm buying a set of metric allen keys today!
     
  4. Jul 6, 2013 #4
    bassclef112

    bassclef112 Supporting Member

    Sep 2, 2003
    Astoria, NY
    If you want one stop shopping for your truss rod adjustments now and for ever more get a set of these:

    http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Tools/Wrenches/Ball-End_Hex_Keys.html

    I have the SAE set and it has fit every bass I ever used them on, including metric (there's always something close enough). A great investment and the smaller keys work on a lot of other hardware like bridges. The ball ends do come in very handy.