Is there a particular tool they make for these? or do y'all just use a wrench?

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These machine head guys:

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You technically can use a wrench, but you run the risk of dinging your finish.

This cool gizmo by Music Nomad does a lotto things, with one being to snug up those nuts (Wait…that didn’t sound right…but it was).

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Click this big, ugly link to see it in all its glory.

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MN227--musicnomad-the-octopus-8-n-1-tech-tool?mrkgadid=&mrkgcl=28&mrkgen=&mrkgbflag=&mrkgcat=&acctid=21700000001645388&dskeywordid=2311735101264&lid=92700080454169299&ds_s_kwgid=58700008743176685&ds_s_inventory_feed_id=97700000007215323&dsproductgroupid=2311735101264&product_id=MN227&prodctry=US&prodlang=en&channel=online&storeid=&device=c&network=g&matchtype=&adpos=largenumber&locationid=9028263&creative=705256640086&targetid=pla-2311735101264&campaignid=21453452330&awsearchcpc=1&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21453452330&gbraid=0AAAAAD_RQYn8TA5xCCCWvnWmV1uPZ_5o3

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Wrench is fine, socket set even better

YMMV but IMO this thing is pretty much bad - I got it for free and almost regret it. I did get an earlier version but the blue handle is just too soft and works poorly as a wrench.

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Ballistic nylon is bestest.

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I just use a deep socket and go finger tight; no ratchet.

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I’ve used mine many times. Still going strong. :flexed_biceps:

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Yeah I believe you and I am wondering if they fixed it in a later version. Mine is not good. The metal they used for the driver heads is also cheap and soft, one of the hex drivers has already rounded out.

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The screwdriver bits aren’t the best quality, for sure.

With a deep socket, I’d stick some painter’s tape on the lip of the business end, to protect the finish. Of course, it’s doable to not ding anything with a bare socket, if you take your time and are careful.

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Six point socket, not 12 make sure it’s a 6 point.

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I use this…. works really really well…

Padded bottom, tightens without the need to take off knobs, etc.

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Two of my favorite is this EMG

https://www.emgpickups.com/accessories/care-straps/tools/hex-driver.html

and Stewmac set

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But you should have a washer between the nut and the surface anyway, which should be plenty to protect the finish.

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I don’t want my stuff coming loose so I use one of these…

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Yeah I bout spit coffee on that one. I have this on many occasions in my career as a mechanic

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I do cone wrenches from my bike maintenance parts with painters tape over the part touching the bass to avoid scratching.

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