What is the best way.....

[Anthony Joseph Wiaczek III]

To get ferrules out of the headstock without causing any damage.

Im finally giving the Squier VM a hardware overhaul (going black instead of chrome.) Just started the dismantling stage and I have no idea what is the best way to remove ferrules.

Could I have some tips and advice please and thanks.

[Mog]

Dowl(?) rods and a wee hammer. Go in from the back and lightly tap at the edges/base until its loose.

Edit: A mate did the same switch. Looks great. He also uses Black DR's to keep the theme.

Edited October 30, 2010 by Mog

[Anthony Joseph Wiaczek III]

Ohh and another question, going for a traditional 70's style I got a neck pickup ashtray cover. I assumed I would only need to drill through the scratchplate to attach it but the screws provided would actually go into the body slightly, is this normal?

[Mog]

Not sure about that one. I think waynepunkdude put [i]one one one[/i] of his basses before. Maybe he could inform you.

Jaysus I'm too hungover for this spelling lark one on one????

Edited October 30, 2010 by Mog

[Anthony Joseph Wiaczek III]

[quote name='Mog' post='1006528' date='Oct 30 2010, 06:27 PM']Not sure about that one. I think waynepunkdude put [i]one one one[/i] of his basses before. Maybe he could inform you.

Jaysus I'm too hungover for this spelling lark one on one????[/quote]


hungover at this hour? good effort! im just getting the halloween costume on and maybe i shall feel the same on the morrow

[warwickhunt]

[quote name='Anthony Joseph Waczek III' post='1006509' date='Oct 30 2010, 06:01 PM']Ohh and another question, going for a traditional 70's style I got a neck pickup ashtray cover. I assumed I would only need to drill through the scratchplate to attach it but the screws provided would actually go into the body slightly, is this normal?[/quote]

Yep, unfortunately if you want to attach it they need to bite into the wood... you sure you need it on there and also sure it won't just get in the way?

[Anthony Joseph Wiaczek III]

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='1006591' date='Oct 30 2010, 07:10 PM']Yep, unfortunately if you want to attach it they need to bite into the wood... you sure you need it on there and also sure it won't just get in the way? [/quote]


Something I have been taking in to mind, my playing style does involve strumming so it could be a hinderance, but if I dont like it and take it off, a new scratchplate would conceal the screw holes anyway.