What size wrench is needed to tune LP congas?

[Smejmoon]

I got used ones and use universal wrench for them now.


Thanks,

Ģirts

[Thomas]

Hi!
As you live in Europe, I bet you're asking for a metric wrench, right?
You can go with a 13!
All the best, Tom!

[Smejmoon]

I have 13, that works for all Meinl percussion, but is too small for these LP's. I have Galaxy ones. And on website they say "3/8" diameter tuning lugs". That might be an aswer?

"Wer lesen kann, ist klar im Vorteil." as they say back in Old World. I'm currently living in USA, so inches are good idea. Just updated profile.



Edited By Smejmoon on 1184484492

[Mike]

Hi!
The Galaxy nuts are 9/16" which is 15mm, so you might use a 15 wrench.

And on website they say "3/8" diameter tuning lugs"

This is really just the diameter of the lugs, not the wrench size.

I hope I have added enough confusion
As a European, I sometimes go nuts with all those inches, but
tahnk God I have a "bilingual" measure tape... :;):

So let´s get tuned...

[Thomas]

I have 13, that works for all Meinl percussion, but is too small for these LP's. I have Galaxy ones.

O.K. sorry, I thought that all pro models of LP have the same nuts!
The 13 fits my classic nuts...
Take care,
Tom!

[yambu321]

:cool:



Edited By yambu321 on 1196046580

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Smejmoon,

I like add to what Yambu321 (Charlie) just recommended regarding buying a high-quality wrench.

Depending on how much you value your congas, if you absolutely don't want to mar the nuts of your tuning rods, I highly recommend buying a DEEP 1/2" or 9/16" socket wrench, preferably 6-point rather than 12-point, with a rachet handle for convenience.

From my experience, even the best open and/or open/box combination wrenches can still mar the nuts, especially at high tension levels.



Edited By mjtuazon on 1184549381

[Whopbamboom]

The deep socket-on-a-ratchet might or might not work, depending on whether or not the ratchet head itself will clear the drum body. But you could also use a mini-breaker bar with that socket.