Has any one dismantled a Schaller M4?

[amewse]

I have a Kramer 450B with a damaged Schaller M4 Machine head on the treble side. The string post has broken at the base of the slot. I have been looking for a replacement but this type are a bit scarce. Schaller say they can be dismantled but only by destroying the inscribed cover on the back. I just wondered whether anyone has managed to get one apart without destroying the cover, it is a push fit apparently. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
If any one has a spare one I would be interested in buying or swapping for the full set of later M4's seen below.

Angus.

This is what I need
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These are available for a swap.
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[The Bass Doc]

I did dismantle one of these years ago.

As far as I recall it involved drilling a small hole in the perimeter of the cover into which a 'progger' could be inserted to help prise it off.

Good luck if you're going to try this

[The Bass Doc]

I assume you will try to fit the post from one of the other M4 types.

If so, I will be interested in acquiring the remainder as I often get asked for spares

[amewse]

Thanks for the advice, seems like a good plan, I think a bit of heat may help too. I bought the later set to supply a new string post but it seems a shame to butcher one if I can avoid it. I still hope to find a replacement but am offering the full set as swap, someone may have one lurking in a drawer somewhere! I will let you know I get on.

Edited February 7, 2013 by amewse

[BassBod]

I sold a 5 string set of these to Shaggy a few years ago - he had the same issue with an old Kramer. Might be worth a PM to see if he's got any left over?

[amewse]

Thanks BassBod, I will drop him a message.