omega Posted June 1, 2010 Posted June 1, 2010 Hello and I am happy to have a NOS Heritage H-575 in the gaggle. She is from 1997 antique natural. I do not know what size end to use to turn the truss rod. I have tried different sizes but I am at a loss. Anyone if you can help, it would be appreciated. Thank you! Jeff
tbonesullivan Posted June 1, 2010 Posted June 1, 2010 5/16"s. Stew-mac has some nice "compact ones" 5/16 is the standard gibson size, and is the same size you'll find on Gibson, Heritage, Hamer, and many other makers. The standard "traditional" truss rods available from most sources are 5/16.
omega Posted June 1, 2010 Author Posted June 1, 2010 5/16"s. Stew-mac has some nice "compact ones" 5/16 is the standard gibson size, and is the same size you'll find on Gibson, Heritage, Hamer, and many other makers. The standard "traditional" truss rods available from most sources are 5/16. I should take a pic for you but I cannot seem to get the Craftsman ratchet set dealie-wop into fittting against the nut. It just wont seat and the nut does not look stripped. I squirted a touch of 3-1 oil on it to let it relax as it may be dry as a bone. I will probably not touch it, but I'd just like to know the thing moves. Thanks both of you for your gracious input. I see your Stew Mac compacts now and that makes all the sense in the world. That looks like a great method and size for this short pocket! Jeff
Thundersteel Posted June 1, 2010 Posted June 1, 2010 The Craftsman sockets will not work--I've tried! You need the special, compact size socket.
omega Posted June 1, 2010 Author Posted June 1, 2010 The Craftsman sockets will not work--I've tried! You need the special, compact size socket. You are 1001% correct Sir; I found a wrench for a Les Paul 68 Custom reissue I have. It is perfect. I made a gentle and smooth 1/8th turn just to work it. I need a Stew mac set for sure. That is nerve wracking! Thank you all!
FredZepp Posted June 1, 2010 Posted June 1, 2010 Welcome to the club, omega... That 575 is a beauty, for sure. Very , very nice.
omega Posted June 1, 2010 Author Posted June 1, 2010 Welcome to the club, omega... That 575 is a beauty, for sure. Very , very nice. I was wondering what you all thought and I so appreciate those words Fred. Thank you so much.
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