Removing neck from guitar
So recently I had to return a faulty guitar and couldn't figure out how your expected to remove the neck since it now is held in with this triangular keyed latch instead of the trigger like one on the old guitars..
How are you supposed to turn this?
I ended up using a hex/allen key but this sheared the latch slightly and would possibly eventually ruin the latch.
I've seen others suggest using a finger pressed into it but I kind of like my fingers and don't want to abuse them.
Best Answer
You are not supposed to be able to take the neck off of the new guitars. I had the same exact issue when a friend came over to play it on release. If you look on the manual or box it is in fine print that it does not detach any more.
Edit:
It appears it will detach though if you can manage to find something to fit that triangle bit well enough. In the video below he uses some kind of old key it looks like.
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Can you remove a glued guitar neck?
Jig the guitarAs the glue joint softens, you'll be carefully wiggling the neck to release it. Some prefer to clamp the body securely and move the neck, but you can also clamp the neck securely and move the body to separate the joint.How do you remove an old acoustic guitar neck?
Insert the needle of the Neck Joint Steamer into the cavity and begin steaming. After the steam softens the glue in the neck joint, wiggle the neck and turn the pressure screw to push the neck out of the joint. Continue injecting steam throughout the removal.Acoustic guitar neck removal Part 1. Julyan Wallis. Guitar Doctor, Cornwall UK.
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