Removing ferrules

[RobSm]

Hi.

I was about to do a stringup on a string through W.I.P. and I realised I don't know how to safely & efficiently remove the ferrules afterwards.

What's the best way to remove ferrules?

TIA,
Rob.

 

[ildar]

?
Why do you want to remove them?

 

[RobSm]

The guitar-to-be is unfinished and I want to check intonation and locate the pickup positions.

I thought about leaving them in, but that would be a pain when it came to sanding and finishing.

 

[willyk]

The guitar-to-be is unfinished and I want to check intonation and locate the pickup positions.

I thought about leaving them in, but that would be a pain when it came to sanding and finishing.

:icon_scratch: What sort of body is it? There aren't any pickup routes?

 

[bpmorton777]

I wonder if they can be pushed out from the other side once you've removed the bridge with something like an ice pick.

Brian

 

[dbw]

I was thinking a metal rod like you can get at hardware stores, but an ice pick would be easier to handle.  On the other hand, someone might murder you with it.

 

[bpmorton777]

as long as your girlfriend isnt Sharon Stone.

Brian

 

[RobSm]

...she's not, but I enjoy watching her cross her legs...

It's a DIY body (Warmoth neck B'eye & ebony) like a tele thinline...

Yeah I thought of tapping them out from the 'top' bur I figured someone would have an easy technique..

well I'll practise on scrap.... :icon_smile:

 

[willyk]

Don't bother fitting ferrules. Anchor the strings through a piece of plate drilled for six ball ends. There's a hardtail back plate out there somewhere. :dontknow:

 

[RobSm]

:toothy10:

Why didn't I THINK of that...

brillianr.... :laughing7: