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    Charvel Model-5fx: Which Truss Rod Wrench Do I Need?

    So my Charvel has been sitting in it's case for some time now, still in drop B. I'm not in the original metal band anymore. I was going to either take it up to either half step E or standard E tuning with either .010-.046 guage strings or possibly .009-.046

    It was originally setup sometime ago for Drop B with .010-.052's but then later on I would up putting Ernie Ball Beefy Slinkys .011-.054's on it. I might need to adjust the neck after string guage switch but I don't have the special truss rod tool to adjust the neck. Do any Charvel Model series owners know which truss rod tool I need?

    Also, my other guitarist in the cover band was taking a look at my Custom Made EBMM Copy and he said it had the weird truss rod end on it so I'm thinking maybe it has the same one as the Charvel? I know the action needs set too on the Custom Made EBMM Copy..
    Charvel Model-5fx EMG 85/SA
    Epiphone Les Paul Custom Korean SD JB/Jazz
    Custom Made Ernie Ball Musicman Copy Dimarzio Super Distortion's
    2019 EVH 5150 III 50 Watt Head 6L6
    1995 Mesa Boogie Tremoverb converted to Head
    Mesa Tremoverb 2x12 cab (factory Vintage 30's) converted to closed back
    Marshall 1960A 4x12 (2 Celestion G12T-75's and 2 WGS Retro 30's X patterned
    Pedaltrain Mini: Currently on pedalboard: ModTone MT-CB Clean Boost, Zoom MS-70CDR, Korg Pitchblack Tuner)
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    Re: Charvel Model-5fx: Which Truss Rod Wrench Do I Need?

    I guess itīs the same truss rod that in most Jacksons. It needs 7mm tool like this http://www.wdbiz.com/media/images/products/TRW_1_4.jpg
    Jackson JS30
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    Project-Ibanez - something?
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    • #3
      Re: Charvel Model-5fx: Which Truss Rod Wrench Do I Need?

      My other guitarist in the cover band was taking a look at my Custom Made EBMM Copy and he said it had the weird truss rod end on it so I'm thinking maybe it has the same one as the Charvel? I know the action needs set too on the Custom Made EBMM Copy.. Below is a link he sent me of the one he's pretty sure I need for the Charvel model 5fx:

      Allparts 7mm Box Truss Rod Wrench
      http://www.chicagomusicexchange.com/products/allparts-7mm-box-truss-rod-wrench
      7 mm box truss rod Wrench. Socket length ~.275"
      Charvel Model-5fx EMG 85/SA
      Epiphone Les Paul Custom Korean SD JB/Jazz
      Custom Made Ernie Ball Musicman Copy Dimarzio Super Distortion's
      2019 EVH 5150 III 50 Watt Head 6L6
      1995 Mesa Boogie Tremoverb converted to Head
      Mesa Tremoverb 2x12 cab (factory Vintage 30's) converted to closed back
      Marshall 1960A 4x12 (2 Celestion G12T-75's and 2 WGS Retro 30's X patterned
      Pedaltrain Mini: Currently on pedalboard: ModTone MT-CB Clean Boost, Zoom MS-70CDR, Korg Pitchblack Tuner)

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      • #4
        Re: Charvel Model-5fx: Which Truss Rod Wrench Do I Need?

        Definitely need a tool like that, 7mm sounds about right but always good to have a set incase you ever need to work on ibbys or gibbys!
        TOUQUE ROCK...EH???? I AM CANADIAN

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        • #5
          Re: Charvel Model-5fx: Which Truss Rod Wrench Do I Need?

          I use a 7mm wrench. None of the music stores I know carry that truss rod tool.
          Originally posted by Myaccount876
          Attenuators are for pussies. Neighbors calling the cops isn't a problem - if the cops can actually still decipher the neighbor's complaint on the phone with the Marshall in the background, you're doing it wrong and it needs to be louder.

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          • #6
            Re: Charvel Model-5fx: Which Truss Rod Wrench Do I Need?

            Iīve noticed the same thing. I almost went to order one from eBay, but one local shop keeper sold me the one he used for set-up jobs. He said that he really doesnīt need it due to lack of guitars requiring the tool in town.
            Jackson JS30
            Squier Strat ī99
            Project-Ibanez - something?
            Ex-Pinecaster - bad choice of wood, man

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            • #7
              Re: Charvel Model-5fx: Which Truss Rod Wrench Do I Need?

              Originally posted by Charvel1975 View Post
              So my Charvel has been sitting in it's case for some time now, still in drop B. I'm not in the original metal band anymore. I was going to either take it up to either half step E or standard E tuning with either .010-.046 gauge strings or possibly .009-.046

              It was originally setup sometime ago for Drop B with .010-.052's but then later on I would up putting Ernie Ball Beefy Slinkys .011-.054's on it. I might need to adjust the neck after string gauge switch but I don't have the special truss rod tool to adjust the neck. Do any Charvel Model series owners know which truss rod tool I need?

              Also, my other guitarist in the cover band was taking a look at my Custom Made EBMM Copy and he said it had the weird truss rod end on it so I'm thinking maybe it has the same one as the Charvel? I know the action needs set too on the Custom Made EBMM Copy..
              UPDATE: So last night I took my Charvel Model 5FX to our practice spot after it had been sitting in the case for quite a while unplayed as it was unplayable and my other guitarist strung it up with D'Addario EXL125's .009 to .046 strings and used the 7mm truss rod tool and it was perfect fit and got it back to playable condition We're both in a classic rock/hard rock covers band. The Charvel is now tuned to standard E tuning. We also discovered that there was a plastic plate in the trem cavity that was blocking the original Floyd rose trem and there were yellow slip covers over the 3 springs, I'm thinking this was done by a guitar tech I took my Charvel too some years ago to get rid of that annoying trem spring hum? Anyway, my other guitarist did a fantastic job getting the action nice and low.

              Now there's still other things to address on my Charvel, like the fact that the before mentioned guitar tech from some years ago took out the black phenolic nut and put in a fender LSR roller nut? and the EMG single coil in the neck, which I don't know if it is an S or SA as there is no color on the EMG logo?, and the EMG-85 in the bridge just don't sound right to me and I'm just not gelling with them.
              Charvel Model-5fx EMG 85/SA
              Epiphone Les Paul Custom Korean SD JB/Jazz
              Custom Made Ernie Ball Musicman Copy Dimarzio Super Distortion's
              2019 EVH 5150 III 50 Watt Head 6L6
              1995 Mesa Boogie Tremoverb converted to Head
              Mesa Tremoverb 2x12 cab (factory Vintage 30's) converted to closed back
              Marshall 1960A 4x12 (2 Celestion G12T-75's and 2 WGS Retro 30's X patterned
              Pedaltrain Mini: Currently on pedalboard: ModTone MT-CB Clean Boost, Zoom MS-70CDR, Korg Pitchblack Tuner)

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              • #8
                Re: Charvel Model-5fx: Which Truss Rod Wrench Do I Need?

                I came for pictures not answers.

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                • #9
                  Re: Charvel Model-5fx: Which Truss Rod Wrench Do I Need?

                  Damn.... now this has rekindled my forgotten yearning for an HS japanese superstrat shredder


                  Preferably:

                  Charvel 550XL

                  But Model 5FX or Predator will do, too....



                  ....and of course, NOW they're hella expensive again
                  "New stuff always sucks" -Me

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                  • #10
                    Re: Charvel Model-5fx: Which Truss Rod Wrench Do I Need?

                    The 550xl is one of my favorites to. But my Fusion custom and spectrum are just as nice and will have to do.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Charvel Model-5fx: Which Truss Rod Wrench Do I Need?

                      Originally posted by kramersteen View Post
                      I came for pictures not answers.
                      Sorry I don't have any pics at the moment, hopefully soon
                      Charvel Model-5fx EMG 85/SA
                      Epiphone Les Paul Custom Korean SD JB/Jazz
                      Custom Made Ernie Ball Musicman Copy Dimarzio Super Distortion's
                      2019 EVH 5150 III 50 Watt Head 6L6
                      1995 Mesa Boogie Tremoverb converted to Head
                      Mesa Tremoverb 2x12 cab (factory Vintage 30's) converted to closed back
                      Marshall 1960A 4x12 (2 Celestion G12T-75's and 2 WGS Retro 30's X patterned
                      Pedaltrain Mini: Currently on pedalboard: ModTone MT-CB Clean Boost, Zoom MS-70CDR, Korg Pitchblack Tuner)

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                      • #12
                        Re: Charvel Model-5fx: Which Truss Rod Wrench Do I Need?

                        Originally posted by kramersteen View Post
                        The 550xl is one of my favorites to. But my Fusion custom and spectrum are just as nice and will have to do.
                        Dammit I googled that.... now gotta add a Charvel Fusion (Maple Board) to my list.

                        All it needs is a few minutes with a file and an assymetrical ESP neck plate and it'll be even better
                        "New stuff always sucks" -Me

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                        • #13
                          Re: Charvel Model-5fx: Which Truss Rod Wrench Do I Need?

                          Originally posted by Adieu View Post
                          Dammit I googled that.... now gotta add a Charvel Fusion (Maple Board) to my list.

                          All it needs is a few minutes with a file and an assymetrical ESP neck plate and it'll be even better
                          The neck is the heart of it and replacing it would be on the same level as kicking a puppy or throwing a bag of kittens under a truck.

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                          • #14
                            Re: Charvel Model-5fx: Which Truss Rod Wrench Do I Need?

                            Originally posted by kramersteen View Post
                            The 550xl is one of my favorites to. But my Fusion custom and spectrum are just as nice and will have to do.
                            Dammit I googled that.... now gotta add a Charvel Fusion (Maple Board) to my list.

                            All it needs is a few minutes with a file and an assymetrical ESP neck plate and it'll be even better


                            PS ....and 20 minutes later, I also crave a Model 8. Daaaaaangit
                            "New stuff always sucks" -Me

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                            • #15
                              Re: Charvel Model-5fx: Which Truss Rod Wrench Do I Need?

                              Originally posted by kramersteen View Post
                              The neck is the heart of it and replacing it would be on the same level as kicking a puppy or throwing a bag of kittens under a truck.
                              The neck PLATE.


                              Swap Fender-style square for ESP-style assymetrical, so as to file a beveled edge into the pocket heel



                              Last edited by Adieu; 10-07-2018, 05:49 PM.
                              "New stuff always sucks" -Me

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