removing Tuneomatic bridge studs?
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OUTLAW1969
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Re: removing Tuneomatic bridge studs?
I am trying to remember where I saw this, but there is a way that you can do this that resembles the same premise as a mechanics "bearing puller".
It is probably on the Les Paul Forum. I will look after I get back home , but it is not a specific tool, it is just the same idea. You use ordinary stuff that most people have in their tool boxes. If you are in a rush, check the LPF and do a search. If I am correct in thinking what you are asking there is a way to do it without marring the guitars finish.
I am trying to remember where I saw this, but there is a way that you can do this that resembles the same premise as a mechanics "bearing puller".
It is probably on the Les Paul Forum. I will look after I get back home , but it is not a specific tool, it is just the same idea. You use ordinary stuff that most people have in their tool boxes. If you are in a rush, check the LPF and do a search. If I am correct in thinking what you are asking there is a way to do it without marring the guitars finish.
Jono_L
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Re: removing Tuneomatic bridge studs?
I've been able to pull Floyd bridge stud anchors easily, using plenty of masking tape (and even a towel) to protect the stud itself, and simply pulling upwards. I'm assuming you're talking about the stud anchors here too?
If they don't come out like that (ie, the manufacturer has decided not to skimp on costs and actually epoxy them in, UNLIKE Ibeenhad), I've used a soldering iron to heat up the inside of the post, which in turn melts the glue, very quickly screw the stud in a bit, and then use pliers to pull.
This has always been my approach to pulling anchors, and it hasn't failed me yet.
I've been able to pull Floyd bridge stud anchors easily, using plenty of masking tape (and even a towel) to protect the stud itself, and simply pulling upwards. I'm assuming you're talking about the stud anchors here too?
If they don't come out like that (ie, the manufacturer has decided not to skimp on costs and actually epoxy them in, UNLIKE Ibeenhad), I've used a soldering iron to heat up the inside of the post, which in turn melts the glue, very quickly screw the stud in a bit, and then use pliers to pull.
This has always been my approach to pulling anchors, and it hasn't failed me yet.
Zerberus
Baron Von Shred
Re: removing Tuneomatic bridge studs?
I used to do it the same way (and still do it in a pinch)
Obviously a specialized tool is the better way to go, but for pulling one set of studs it´s a bit of a large investment, unless we´re talking a Vintage or "future vintage" axe here
Jono_L said:
I used to do it the same way (and still do it in a pinch)
Obviously a specialized tool is the better way to go, but for pulling one set of studs it´s a bit of a large investment, unless we´re talking a Vintage or "future vintage" axe here
