Members Jimbo79 Posted May 2, 2008 Members Share Posted May 2, 2008 I've got a question. My new Guild came with the endpin in a bag with the hex wrench. I took it out to put it in expecting to overcome some friction. However it goes in fairly easily. How do you secure to endpin for immediate usage while still allowing it to be removed for installing an endpin jack? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Freeman Keller Posted May 2, 2008 Members Share Posted May 2, 2008 It should be a tapered fit and is pressed in just like bridge pins. When you change to an endpin jack you will ream (not drill) a cylinderical hole using the correct sized reamer. An option is one company that makes a tapered jack if you think you will ever go back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sangemon Posted May 2, 2008 Members Share Posted May 2, 2008 It strikes me that if the endpin doesn't fit in the endpin hole (too small), that maybe the endpin hole has already been reamed for a jack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jimbo79 Posted May 2, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 2, 2008 It strikes me that if the endpin doesn't fit in the endpin hole (too small), that maybe the endpin hole has already been reamed for a jack? The endpin fits but it doesn't have alot of grip. I was wondering if there is a glue that would hold it securely in place. That way I could use a strap. Then in the future if I add a pick-up, easily remove the endpin to install a jack. I know that once an endpin jack goes in the original endpin is useless. I should have been a little clearer in my original post, but was a little rushed. Sorry about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kimona Posted May 2, 2008 Members Share Posted May 2, 2008 Why not just install the end-pin jack now and wire it later when you get the pick-up you want. The install just takes a couple of minutes once you remove the strings, which you may well be changing anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gary Palmer Posted May 2, 2008 Members Share Posted May 2, 2008 The endpin fits but it doesn't have alot of grip. I was wondering if there is a glue that would hold it securely in place. That way I could use a strap. Then in the future if I add a pick-up, easily remove the endpin to install a jack. I know that once an endpin jack goes in the original endpin is useless. I should have been a little clearer in my original post, but was a little rushed. Sorry about that. Do not glue the end pin into place, because doing so can potentially lead to a cracked end block or worse. Loose fitting end-pins often indicate the need for your guitar probably to be humidified. Head to www.frets.com and you'll see an article concerning end pin problems and repairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jimbo79 Posted May 2, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 2, 2008 That's the type of fix I was looking for. Secure yet allows easy removal for later upgrades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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