Good video to remind about the clockwise/counterclockwise effect. Thanks. Also, besides the Martin Modern deluxe model specification for 4mm, most Martins will use the mentioned 5mm. A hex/allen will work, no need for the ball end. Even though the 5mm seems a little loose, the 5.5mm will not work. Thanks!!
Super help. I was going to send my Martin 000 jr-10 back thinking there was no rod. Excellent video 5mm x 4 1/2. Think I will buy the Nomad you described on line at 4 3/4 length like yours. Thanks.
No I didn't know this either until I just looked, it's way back in the neck as apposed to my Yamaha fgx, great information thanks bro much appreciated 👍
I appreciate your honesty and humility! I'm always feeling inadequate around my instrument. It's nice to see someone else be honest about that dilemma.
Very difficult to locate the allen key into the rod and I suggest its a good idea to have a system that requires finding it once only. I'd suggest cutting the long 5mm key to approx 80mm long ( this depends on the socket and wrench length when on the key) and using a 5mm socket and ratchet to make the adjustments . This method also make it easy to adjust without forcing strings.
Had the same experience - I stuck my trusty “normal size” Allen wrench into my new used Martin and was like “what the hell?!” My new long wrench is bare bones - no fancy handle.
I ordered a Martin 5mm truss rod adjust wrench from E-bay! It is a 4mm wrench they sent! Make sure its the five millimeter as the four does not work and my guitar still needs adjust!
I have the same problem & now have to buy a really long 5mm Allen key to access the truss rod nut. Why does it have to be so difficult? Not overly happy with my Martin anyway, over priced imho.
I was literally taking mine to a repair shop because I was convinced my guitar was a factory defect that didn't have a truss rod. Why the hell would they hide it way back there 😂
I'm not a great player, but I like to take my guitar and play chords and covers. I have seen that you have a yamaha fg800 and a Martin (is it a Dx1?). I'm about to buy one of them. What do you recommend me? Is it really worth spending 500 for a dx1 instead of a 200 fg800?
When your truss rod is seated is there any play? I just bought the 5mm truss rod wrench for my Martin HD 28 and there appears to be play when it’s seated. It scars me that I’m going to strip the head of the truss rod.
There is just a tiny bit of play with the wrench inserted but I definitely don't feel like it's going to strip the head. I've only actually adjusted the truss rod one time and it wasn't a problem.
Great video . Just a heads up. The Martin Modern deluxe models use a 4mm wrench.
You just helped me tremendously. I just got my first Martin, a D15m streetmaster, and the truss rod nut is so deep I thought it was missing!
Glad I could help.
same here
Nice job, thank you! I was confused a bit yes with mine.
@@chuckmatses6803 Glad it helped.
Good video to remind about the clockwise/counterclockwise effect. Thanks. Also, besides the Martin Modern deluxe model specification for 4mm, most Martins will use the mentioned 5mm. A hex/allen will work, no need for the ball end. Even though the 5mm seems a little loose, the 5.5mm will not work. Thanks!!
Thank you Eric. Just got a beautiful GPC today ..needs a adjustment .. realized I needed your help . Ill buy an extra long 5mm tomorrow ! cheers
Awesome. Glad I could help.
Super help. I was going to send my Martin 000 jr-10 back thinking there was no rod. Excellent video 5mm x 4 1/2. Think I will buy the Nomad you described on line at 4 3/4 length like yours. Thanks.
@@bilnjan Thank you my friend. Glad I could help.
No I didn't know this either until I just looked, it's way back in the neck as apposed to my Yamaha fgx, great information thanks bro much appreciated 👍
Glad I could help.
Very helpful ... thank you
@@LuckyInCards Thank you. I'm glad it helped.
I appreciate your honesty and humility! I'm always feeling inadequate around my instrument. It's nice to see someone else be honest about that dilemma.
Thank you.
Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻 I have adjusted the truss road on several guitars, but on my Martin 000-12, I couldn’t figure out what tool to be used.
GreatvVideo & Explanation. I own a Martin D13E also. Thank You!
Thanks a lot. I hope it helped.
Thank you...I truly thought they had forgotten to put a truss rod in my new D10e
Glad I could help.
Thank you very much. Greetings from México
Thanks man, just what I needed
Really helpful, thanks man!
Glad I could help.
Very difficult to locate the allen key into the rod and I suggest its a good idea to have a system that requires finding it once only. I'd suggest cutting the long 5mm key to approx 80mm long ( this depends on the socket and wrench length when on the key) and using a 5mm socket and ratchet to make the adjustments . This method also make it easy to adjust without forcing strings.
Had the same experience - I stuck my trusty “normal size” Allen wrench into my new used Martin and was like “what the hell?!” My new long wrench is bare bones - no fancy handle.
I ordered a Martin 5mm truss rod adjust wrench from E-bay! It is a 4mm wrench they sent! Make sure its the five millimeter as the four does not work and my guitar still needs adjust!
Sweet man! I'm about to do mine so this video helped. What model do you have?
It's a D12E Road Series. Glad I could help.
I have the D 10E
@@EricsGuitarCorner
I have the same problem & now have to buy a really long 5mm Allen key to access the truss rod nut. Why does it have to be so difficult? Not overly happy with my Martin anyway, over priced imho.
I haven't been able to get mine adjusted quite right.
I’ve had mine a couple months now. Factory strings. Starting to bow the neck. For $1200.00 I don’t think it should do that.
@@surge263 Agreed, it's not a good sign.
Hi , I have a Sigma 000m-15e (Martin copy) thought I had no truss rod in it 🤣 but you clarified that with the length of the truss rod allen key 😅
Friends, just use the long end of a normal Allen wrench, it keeps you from over tightening the truss rod.
Ya that handle gives you more grip and torque..on regular 4mm Allen key I pop a 4mm socket wrench on top of it..😁
Hello,
Sorry to write here but I wonder if You also have jagged,ugly hole for thruss rod adjustment?
No. It's actually cut very cleanly on mine.
I was literally taking mine to a repair shop because I was convinced my guitar was a factory defect that didn't have a truss rod. Why the hell would they hide it way back there 😂
I thought the same thing at first.
I'm not a great player, but I like to take my guitar and play chords and covers. I have seen that you have a yamaha fg800 and a Martin (is it a Dx1?). I'm about to buy one of them. What do you recommend me? Is it really worth spending 500 for a dx1 instead of a 200 fg800?
fg800 anytime
Play them both and decide for yourself...it's the only way to know
Yak yak yak
When your truss rod is seated is there any play? I just bought the 5mm truss rod wrench for my Martin HD 28 and there appears to be play when it’s seated. It scars me that I’m going to strip the head of the truss rod.
There is just a tiny bit of play with the wrench inserted but I definitely don't feel like it's going to strip the head. I've only actually adjusted the truss rod one time and it wasn't a problem.