Alembic Guitars Club
News & FAQs => FAQ => Information Related to All Instruments => Topic started by: mica on February 04, 2005, 10:37:54 AM
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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)