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RedOctane X-Plorer Whammy Bar Replacement

What you need

  1. RedOctane X-Plorer Whammy Bar Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 1 of 2 RedOctane X-Plorer Whammy Bar Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • 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.

  5. RedOctane X-Plorer Whammy Bar Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • 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.

  7. RedOctane X-Plorer Whammy Bar Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the two plastic tabs from the whammy bar casing.

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

  8. RedOctane X-Plorer Whammy Bar Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • 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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