my low e string snapped right by the bridge on my guitar...and it's not coming out...i've tried un-jamming it, but that's not workin out...and i really dont wanna have to take it to my local music store...any suggestions as to what to do? oh and btw i've got a tremolo bridge
2006-11-02 15:28:57 · 6 answers · asked by heckyealevel1foreverlol 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Try a tweezers perhaps. It is small enough to get to the string, strong enough to work it out if you go slowly, and you will do the least amount of damage if any to the bridge. I think you may be able to get it out without resorting to a repair bill at the music store and they will most likely do the same or similar procedure!
Oh, use a pointed end tweezers, there are different types. Your mom probably has one in the house for eyebrow plucking. Check with her before buying one.
2006-11-02 15:31:48 · answer #1 · answered by still learning at 56 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bummer. Sounds like the eye wore into the bridge and is jammed or the winding is trapped. I would use a something narrow but strong like a finishing nail and pick away at the winding to unravel it. Or, try hooking the eye and untwist it causing the string wrapped around it to loosen enough to be removed. You can also try repetitive bending to wear out the metal and 'break' the string. If you have something like a Stratocaster where each string has a height adjustment, you can loosen that, even remove it and maybe get some room to work with. Good luck.
2006-11-02 23:37:19 · answer #2 · answered by sparkletina 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just keep trying to get it out, it'll come out eventually.... and for heaven sake don't take it to a music store.... it's not a piece of machinery, it's an instrument.....and being a mucisian, you should be able to work that problem out without some smart as kid charging 50 bucks to do what you can already do..
2006-11-02 23:31:14 · answer #3 · answered by Traynor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had that happen and just kept working it back and forth until it popped out.. took about 10 - 15 minutes
2006-11-02 23:38:12 · answer #4 · answered by Just Me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take the guitar to where you bought it, if bought off friend or unknown person , find your closest guitar shop!!!1good luck !!
2006-11-02 23:38:45 · answer #5 · answered by rattagous70 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-02 23:29:52 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋