Easiest method of removing black cap off headstock

[rjohnstone]

Re: Easiest method of removing black cap off heads

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rjohnstone,

Have you replace a MOP Made In U.S.A. headstock veneer before?

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Never tried it... MOP breaks to easy.
I guess if you didn't care to preserve the top veneer, it should be a similar procedure.
Only problem I can see is the veneer on USA models is made of wood, not plastic. The glue is different and the veneers are 1/8" thick. So it could prove to be more difficult to separate.

[Budman68]

Re: Easiest method of removing black cap off heads

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This holds true for removing fretboards too.

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<font color="aqua">really? I'd like to see the pics of the project where you did a fretboard removal. Please remember, if you guys look back in my "fretboard removal" thread, it's not like I used a razor blade the whole way, it was just to get it started....

my wife the Luthier...
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[DonP]

Re: Easiest method of removing black cap off heads

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rjohnstone,

Have you replace a MOP Made In U.S.A. headstock veneer before?

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Never tried it... MOP breaks to easy.
I guess if you didn't care to preserve the top veneer, it should be a similar procedure.
Only problem I can see is the veneer on USA models is made of wood, not plastic. The glue is different and the veneers are 1/8" thick. So it could prove to be more difficult to separate.

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The current headstock has issues. I want it repaired.

[rjohnstone]

Re: Easiest method of removing black cap off heads

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rjohnstone,

Have you replace a MOP Made In U.S.A. headstock veneer before?

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Never tried it... MOP breaks to easy.
I guess if you didn't care to preserve the top veneer, it should be a similar procedure.
Only problem I can see is the veneer on USA models is made of wood, not plastic. The glue is different and the veneers are 1/8" thick. So it could prove to be more difficult to separate.

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The current headstock has issues. I want it repaired.

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You'll probably want to seek out a pro for this repair.
I still consider myself a hack at this point.
I learn by trashing my own guitars first. And believe me I've trashed plenty of them in my time. [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]
Once I'm comfortable with a procedure, only then will I perform it on someone else's pride and joy. [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

[mm2002]

Re: Easiest method of removing black cap off heads

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This holds true for removing fretboards too.

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<font color="aqua">really? I'd like to see the pics of the project where you did a fretboard removal. Please remember, if you guys look back in my "fretboard removal" thread, it's not like I used a razor blade the whole way, it was just to get it started....

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Exactly. A razor blade would be OK to start it, but not during the entire removal process. I guess you weren't clear on that statement initially, but I'm with ya. Sorry, I have no pics! [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]