Members Athiest_Peace Posted March 1, 2007 Members Share Posted March 1, 2007 OK So I was sitting here playing on a friends guitar, and a string breaks. No biggie I'm thinking I'll just put on a new string. So anyways.. the frigging ball is caught in the trem block and nothing I do is getting it out. I don't want to mess the guitar up, so whats the easiest way to get the string out without splitting the trem block apart to free it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members MattSkibaIsGOD Posted March 1, 2007 Members Share Posted March 1, 2007 pipe cleaner that or use a string to push through the saddle so it will push the ball out of the trem block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members zepfan976 Posted March 1, 2007 Members Share Posted March 1, 2007 i withdraw my suggestion use these:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Athiest_Peace Posted March 1, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 1, 2007 thats what I'm thinking too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pepi Posted March 1, 2007 Members Share Posted March 1, 2007 I own only one guitar with a Floyd ... that is all I want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members warriorpoet Posted March 1, 2007 Members Share Posted March 1, 2007 thats what I'm thinking too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Athiest_Peace Posted March 1, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 1, 2007 that or use a string to push through the saddle so it will push the ball out of the trem block.Tried those..the damn things grown into the block and has become a part of it... Why don't people change strings more often than once a year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Athiest_Peace Posted March 1, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 1, 2007 OH well, Ill just let him deal with it.. I'll supply the strings if he has a way of getting the old one out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bunghole Posted March 1, 2007 Members Share Posted March 1, 2007 bad religion fan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pope on a Rope Posted March 1, 2007 Members Share Posted March 1, 2007 Do you have Allen wrenches or drill bits, a piece of wire hanger even? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members docjeffrey Posted March 2, 2007 Members Share Posted March 2, 2007 Can't you just feed any small metal object like a screwdriver or even a toothpick into the trem block from the opposite end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Athiest_Peace Posted March 2, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 2, 2007 Can't you just feed any small metal object like a screwdriver or even a toothpick into the trem block from the opposite end? I've tried picks, I've tried small screwdrivers, I've tried strings, I've tried nails...nothing is getting the string loose... I dunno what else to do but wonder how long these strings have been in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Athiest_Peace Posted March 2, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 2, 2007 bad religion fan?Hell yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members warriorpoet Posted March 2, 2007 Members Share Posted March 2, 2007 I've tried picks, I've tried small screwdrivers, I've tried strings, I've tried nails...nothing is getting the string loose... I dunno what else to do but wonder how long these strings have been in here.Precision screwdriver + hammer should turn the trick, methinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Popoon Posted March 2, 2007 Members Share Posted March 2, 2007 WD-40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AndersonTech Posted March 2, 2007 Members Share Posted March 2, 2007 Precision screwdriver + hammer should turn the trick, methinks.Do that and it won't be a "precision" screwdriver anymore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members warriorpoet Posted March 2, 2007 Members Share Posted March 2, 2007 Do that and it won't be a "precision" screwdriver anymore! I didn't say to bash it. A couple taps with a tack hammer should be enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members psalt_phallow Posted March 2, 2007 Members Share Posted March 2, 2007 straightened out paper clip might work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pope on a Rope Posted March 2, 2007 Members Share Posted March 2, 2007 I've tried picks, I've tried small screwdrivers, I've tried strings, I've tried nails...nothing is getting the string loose... I dunno what else to do but wonder how long these strings have been in here. You are just not trying hard enough. This is too simple an operation no matter how long the strings have been on. Some WD-40, a drill bit and a couple of light taps with a hammer will get that ball busting ball end out there. Don't come back to this thread unless is to to say you have removed that ball end. Failure is not an option. Now go do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Athiest_Peace Posted March 2, 2007 Author Members Share Posted March 2, 2007 You are just not trying hard enough. This is too simple an operation no matter how long the strings have been on. Some WD-40, a drill bit and a couple of light taps with a hammer will get that ball busting ball end out there.Don't come back to this thread unless is to to say you have removed that ball end. Failure is not an option. Now go do it. It isn't my guitar, so I didn't want to destroy anything. We got em out though. Took the brisdge off, unscrewed the trem block from the bridge, and beat..yes beat.a nail thru the string holes with a hammer. All 6 strings were kinda grown in the block, and when I asked how long those strings were on.. i got "I dunno a while" as an answer. Gosh some people just shouldn't be allowed to have guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 's mel gibson Posted March 2, 2007 Members Share Posted March 2, 2007 A big needle like for sewing leather. Dig into the bobbin and force it out. Maybe some penetrating oil as well. Let it sit for a day after a lube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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