Detail 01
4 mm tip width
It is reduced to fit the exposed portion of the cross-screw slot.
Product detailSKU #1361202718637
DunlopGrooveTech Cheater Truss Rod Driver
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
For a quick, minor adjustment on most vintage-style guitar or bass cross-screw truss-rod nuts, the GrooveTech Cheater Driver is shaped to reach the exposed slot with the neck still installed. Its 4 mm tip profile addresses the thin, wide slot format, while the 175 mm shaft reaches the adjustment point and the oversized handle supplies grip. Prepare the instrument first and understand the tool’s limitations; this is a purpose-built solution for minor work, not a substitute for full service access.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Minor cross-screw truss-rod adjustments when the neck remains attached to a vintage-style guitar or bass.
- Reaching an exposed adjustment nut with a long shaft and oversized handle.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Major truss-rod work beyond the minor adjustments this driver was designed to make.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
175 mm shaft
Provides access to the truss-rod nut with the neck attached.
Detail 03
Oversized handle
Provides grip for the torque needed during adjustment.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Prepare the instrument and understand the tool’s limitations before making an adjustment.
- 02Confirm that the instrument uses the vintage-style cross-screw truss-rod nut described.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use it without removing the neck?
It was designed for minor adjustments on most vintage-style guitar and bass truss-rod nuts with the neck attached.
02Why not use a normal slotted screwdriver?
The described nuts have thin, wide slots and soft unhardened steel; standard slotted screwdrivers do not fit properly and can cause damage.
03What is the shaft length?
175 mm.
