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mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 2252
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Friday, February 04, 2005 - 10:37 am:   Edit Post

For general adjustments:

truss rods: 1/4" wrench

nut height: 5/64" hex driver
bridge height: 5/64" hex driver
intonation: 7/64" hex driver, ball end recommended
intonation for concealed hardware guitar bridges after 2010: 3/32" hex driver

hat knob: 1/16" hex driver
pickup selector/CVQ knob: .050" hex driver
collet knobs: 6mm nut driver or blade screwdriver

springless pickup height: #0 phillips screwdriver (Xcelite P12SV)
note: several Xcelite #1 will fit, other makers' #1 may not
spring-mounted pickup height: 3/32"

trimpots: 1/8" blade screwdriver (Xcelite R181V)


These tools would only be needed for repairs:

pots: 1/2" nut driver
stereo jack: 12mm nut driver
Q-switches: 5/16" nut driver
note: Xcelite and Snap-On make hollow shaft type that work best
rotary switch: 5/16" or 3/8" nut driver

bridge aircraft fasteners: 5/32"

Gotoh bass tuners: 15mm
Schaller bass tuners: 13mm
Gotoh or Schaller guitar tuner: 10mm

(Message edited by mica on March 26, 2007)

(Message edited by mica on February 16, 2011)

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