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Old 10-19-2005, 05:54 PM
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Help...unable to loosen string peg

Changing strings in my Alvarez-Yari. But can't get the G string peg to pop free. I've tried reaching through the sound hole and nudging from the bottom without luck...

Any help, ideas or pointers would be appreciated.

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Old 10-20-2005, 02:14 PM
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Needle nose pliers work every time, just be careful and put something over the peg to protect it from the pliers' "teeth".
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Old 10-20-2005, 05:55 PM
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I use the notch on my string winder.
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Old 11-03-2005, 01:12 AM
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i had this problem, i solved it by giving the little bugger a whack with a lump hammer....i did have to get a guitar tech to replace the bridge afterwards..........
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Old 11-03-2005, 08:50 AM
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Holy cow!!! Don't use a hammer or pliers!

A $5 string winder has a little notch that is designed to lever out the pins no matter how tight without hurting your guitar.
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Old 11-03-2005, 10:32 AM
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I picked up a peg puller tool at the local GC, it was with junk near the register. I don't remember the name or who makes but I will look and post that info later.
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Old 11-10-2005, 12:56 PM
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Stick your hand inside the sound hole and tap it upward with a small piece of wood.
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Old 11-26-2005, 05:11 AM
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I picked up a peg puller tool at the local GC, it was with junk near the register. I don't remember the name or who makes but I will look and post that info later.
Maybe this one? http://www.jimdunlop.com/products/ac...ler/index.html
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Old 11-28-2005, 06:19 PM
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That's the one I am using works great when the buggers are really stuck in there!

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Old 11-28-2005, 07:51 PM
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OK... go to Home Depot, get one of those... what?

oh, alright.. use the string winder.
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