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Joined: March 2002 Posts: 14842 Location: NJ | The AdamasLongNeck has developed a bit of "buzz" (I'm chaulking-it-up to the godawful heat/humidity lately). The night before we left for FL, I had a gig at a local neighborhood bar that was just opPRESSively hot, the A/C crapped out, so they just opened all the doors. I was fingerpicking this tune & on certain notes I was gettin' a bit of "sitar" effect (sounded REALLY cool on an OpenC tuning of "Tomorrow Never Knows"). I probably should've popped a shim in when I went to heavier strings, as the action was really low. It's 'bout due for a "change", so I'll pop 1(mebbe2) in. Never tweaked a neck rod thru an access door. What size is the wrench (also how long)? There's an IndustrialSupply place down the road that I deal with, and I'll pick one up manana(if I need it). | ||
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Jeff W.![]() |
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Joined: November 2003 Posts: 11039 Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | The one I saw, was on order of 10" long and I think 3/16" or 1/4", but I can't be sure which. | ||
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Old Man Arthur![]() |
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Joined: September 2006 Posts: 10777 Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | On an 1121 and 1115, I used a 1/4 nut-driver. I'm guessing that it's the same. I really use a Klien 10-in-1 multi-tool-screw-driver-thingie, which is handy cuz it has a 3/16 on it too. Not alot of leverage, but I figure if I need that much force, I shouldn't be doing it. Hope that helps... | ||
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Joined: January 2005 Posts: 4903 Location: Phoenix AZ | You need one with a long handle. Beware of Jeff's advice, 10 inches in his mind is, well you know... I've got at least 3-4 of them at home but that doesn't do much good from out her on the rock. I 'think' 3/16 is right. Dave | ||
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Old Man Arthur![]() |
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Joined: September 2006 Posts: 10777 Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | OOOh! OOOh! My BAD! 3/16 is smaller than 1/4! Dave is correct! Don't listen to the Novice! | ||
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Jeff W.![]() |
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Joined: November 2003 Posts: 11039 Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | ...ymmv ... depends whether you measure on top or bottom. | ||
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Joined: March 2005 Posts: 5567 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Cliff, PM me with an address: I'll loan you mine if you'll just get it back to me whenever you're done. It's the factory issued one and it works great! Blessings... | ||
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cliff![]() |
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Joined: March 2002 Posts: 14842 Location: NJ | Thanks, Mike! but i'd just as soon have one in the arsenal. I'll take a run out LunchTime and pick one up. We've ascertained that it IS 3/16ths . . . si??? . . . | ||
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Trader Jim![]() |
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Joined: June 2006 Posts: 7307 Location: South of most, North of few | Cliff, I believe it is a 3/16, but you can use a standard short wrench. I use one all the time. You can only go about 1/4 turn before repositioning the wrench, but it works fine. | ||
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Beal![]() |
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Joined: January 2002 Posts: 14127 Location: 6 String Ranch | I just use the long one in the top shelf of the tool box. Actually there's two, come get the other one. Now when adjusting remember the highly technical terminalogy, righty tighty, lefty loosey. | ||
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cliff![]() |
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Joined: March 2002 Posts: 14842 Location: NJ | Lefty Lucy . . . I remember HER!!! Great "Drive-In" date! . . | ||
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Beal![]() |
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Joined: January 2002 Posts: 14127 Location: 6 String Ranch | Only during the first movie, after that..... | ||
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cliff![]() |
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Joined: March 2002 Posts: 14842 Location: NJ | . . the snack bar. | ||
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Beal![]() |
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Joined: January 2002 Posts: 14127 Location: 6 String Ranch | Yup. | ||
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Jeff W.![]() |
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Joined: November 2003 Posts: 11039 Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | After the movie? | ||
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![]() Joined: April 2004 Posts: 13303 Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | back to Jeff's | ||
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Akami![]() |
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Joined: January 2007 Posts: 146 Location: Japan | Originally posted by Trader Jim: I've always used a standard short wrench too, although guys with really big hands may have some trouble.Cliff, I believe it is a 3/16, but you can use a standard short wrench. I use one all the time. You can only go about 1/4 turn before repositioning the wrench, but it works fine. | ||
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cliff![]() |
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Joined: March 2002 Posts: 14842 Location: NJ | Just got a 9" long set of various sizes. Thx. | ||
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