I have an acoustic guitar and it is pretty nice, but a while ago I changed the strings and pegs, but recently two of the pegs have become stuck and I cannot budge them. The strings are horribly out of tune so that I can't play it, and I don't want to have to send it to get fixed. Is there anyway to fix it myself?
2006-12-21 07:31:02 · 7 answers · asked by classicrockrox 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
I tried needle nose pliers. Nothing. I don't want to break them off...
2006-12-21 08:02:14 · update #1
You may damage those two pegs pulling them out, but you should be able to get them out by using a pair of needle-nose pliers on them. Get a good grip by coming at them "sideways" -- position the pliers parallel to the bridge -- and try to jiggle them a little. As long as you don't crack those last two pegs you can continue to use them (even if they get chewed up by the pliers).
2006-12-21 07:34:54 · answer #1 · answered by sarge927 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am assuming that you are taking the pegs out to change the strings. If this is the case, here's what to do:
1) Remove or loosen the strings so you can reach inside the soundhole;
2) Locate a small flat piece of wood or metal to use as a push block;
3) Reach inside the soundhole, locate the ends of the bridge pins. Using the block place upwards pressure on the pegs and they should pop right out.
2006-12-22 17:57:41 · answer #2 · answered by bikeworks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tuning pegs are part plastic and part metal. Usually the metal parts are the pitch of the screw inside the peg. If you have WD40 lubricant, it might help. Your pegs are made of brass. Try spraying it while on the guitar. If it still won't budge, try removing it. There are 2 screws holding them. Use a pair of long nose pliers in turning the pegs, but slowly.
2006-12-21 15:42:45 · answer #3 · answered by Trixter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
loosen all the strings and put your hand inside it, then try to push them out. maybe even use sonething to hit them, guitars are delicate, but not made of glass. also, they make a tool to do it, but the claw end of a hammer will work too, just put a cloth between the hammer and finish of the guitar. you dont need to send it anywhere, it happens to those kind of bridges all the time
2006-12-22 01:03:20 · answer #4 · answered by cory s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to a guitar shop in your area.
2006-12-21 15:33:45 · answer #5 · answered by attn deficiency. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try putting some kind of oil or something on it to loosen it up.
2006-12-21 15:37:25 · answer #6 · answered by afireinsideme [DF] 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't know,MERRY CHRISTMAS
2006-12-21 15:33:10 · answer #7 · answered by ♪Midnight Shadow♫ 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋