How do I loosen my Ibanez truss rod?
If your fret board is bowing upward towards the strings, loosen the truss rod by turn by turning the hex wrench a quarter to half turn counter-clockwise. If your fret board is bowing down away from the strings, tighten the truss rod by turning the hex wrench a quarter to half a turn clockwise.
What size is a truss rod wrench?
Truss rod wrench for Fender: The 3/8"-wide (9.52mm) flat blade has the right taper and size to adjust a traditional Fender truss rod efficiently, without marring the nut. 10-3/4" long (27.31cm), with comfortable rubberized handle.
Do you need a truss rod wrench?
Many manufacturers include a truss rod tool when you buy one of their guitars. However, not all do, so you may need to purchase the appropriate tool. ... Your truss rod's nut type determines the tool you'll need. It may be a hex key, nut driver, screwdriver, box wrench, or miniature screwdriver.