Guitar Hero World Tour Guitar Strummer Replacement
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Last updated on Oct 10, 2025
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓This guide will demonstrate how to clean or replace the strummer (strum bar) for a Guitar Hero: World Tour Controller.
The strummer can often become sluggish or stuck from wear and tear over time. This can often be solved by simply cleaning or lubricating the strum bar, or by replacing it entirely if damaged.
Two AA batteries will need to be removed as shown in the guide.
Note: This guide shows pictures of the PlayStation 3 Guitar. The Xbox 360 Guitar looks a little different internally.
What you need
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Move the switch from "Locked" to the "Unlocked" position.
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Remove the neck from the body of the guitar.
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Ensure the face-plate lock is in the "Unlocked" position.
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Pry the face plate off of the body by gently prying with an opening tool near the marked locations. The face plate should not be difficult to remove.
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Remove the eleven Torx T10 screws.
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Remove the four Phillips #0 screws. T6 screws on the Xbox controller.
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Not included on the Xbox 360 controller.
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Separate the two halves of the guitar body.
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Disconnect the ribbon cable connecting the strummer circuit board to the main control board.
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Remove the eight Phillips #0 screws holding the strummer circuit board to the body.
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Ensure that the switches have a solid clicking action.
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Remove four Phillips #0 screws holding the strum bar assembly. T6 screws on the Xbox 360 controller.
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Remove the strum bar assembly from the body. Ensure that both springs are present and in good condition.
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Check the joint between the strum bar and its mounting brackets. Ensure there are no foreign objects jamming the hole. Ensure the joint is well lubricated.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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4 Guide Comments
Great guide! Helped me find some loose screws that fixed the strumming when tightened.
Only note is that my controller uses Torx T6 screws instead of Phillips #0 screws. From info online, it looks like these controllers can have either type.
How much difference is there between this and a guitar hero 5 guitar ? Having an issue when I strum up the strum bar sticks and doesn’t return to center not sure if it’s an issue with friction or the switches are bad
Hey can anyone help me was playing guitar hero world tour just fine but today my guitar will not strum up or down on the game but move just fine on my xbox 360 dashboard.i just don't get it
