RedOctane X-Plorer Whammy Bar Replacement

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RedOctane X-Plorer Whammy Bar Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

8

Time Required

15 minutes

Introduction

The whammy bar spring can dislodge from its mounts causing the bar to lose tension. This guide will show you how to replace the whammy bar spring.

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    • Remove the strap by pulling it off of the mounts located on the body and neck.

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    • Remove the nine 12mm Phillips #1 screws around the perimeter of the case with a screwdriver.

    • Remove the two 15mm Phillips #1 screws connecting the body panel to the neck panel with a screwdriver.

    • These screws can also be Torx on some models.

    • Pull off the rear case.

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    • Remove the five 12mm Phillips #1 screws along the neck with a screwdriver.

    • Pull off the top shell of the neck to expose the internal features.

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    • Remove the two 7mm Phillips #2 screws from the black wire retainer.

    • Pull off the black wire retainer.

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    • Reach one finger under the guitar to push the whammy bar and its attached components from the case.

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    • Remove both of the plastic side tabs by gently pulling them off.

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    • Remove the two plastic tabs from the whammy bar casing.

    • Keep the spring connected to the plastic tabs throughout this step.

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    • Using two hands, remove the spring from the plastic tabs.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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