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Can anyone tell me what size allen wrench I need to get for adjusting the bridge and intonation on my 360/6? Also, would a metal straight edge be ideal for checking the bow of the neck? I have a hard time trying eye-ball it.

I'm not sure what size it is, but you can just take one out and bring it with you to Home Depot or whatever.

For checking neck relief - capo at the the first fret and press down on the last fret. Then measure the gap between the string and the fret at the ninth fret. There should be about enough relief to slide a .010 E string through there. Sometimes I can't be bothered to find my feeler gauges.

Of course action and relief is all player's preference and quite subjective.

.093" or 3/32"

I got a metal straightedge at Lowe's to check neck relief. I like it - it is convenient, although the capo method Spencer mentioned is probably just as effective.

And, of course, there's always the Dan Erlewine autographed special at Stew Mac. about $67.00...

These are notched to clear frets.