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Fender Starcaster Tuning Heads Replacement

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If the tuners have broken, become excessively lose, or seized, they will require replacement.

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    • Start by loosening the strings. This is done by turning the tuning knob until the string has lost tension.

    • Repeat this for all six strings on the guitar.

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  2. Fender Starcaster Tuning Heads Replacement, Remove the Strings from the Tuning Pegs: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Fender Starcaster Tuning Heads Replacement, Remove the Strings from the Tuning Pegs: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Be mindful of the string ends. They may be sharp and could puncture your skin.

    • It may be necessary to use pliers to remove string ends from the tuning peg.

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  3. Fender Starcaster Tuning Heads Replacement, Remove the Strings from the Bridge: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Fender Starcaster Tuning Heads Replacement, Remove the Strings from the Bridge: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Fender Starcaster Tuning Heads Replacement, Remove the Strings from the Bridge: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • After removing the strings from the tuning pegs, slide the strings through the bridge and out of the back of the guitar.

    • If the twists in the string ends are in the way, use wire cutters to snip them off. This will allow the heavier strings to pass through the bridge easier.

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    • Using a wrench, remove the nuts around each tuning head post.

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    • Next, remove the threaded retainer sleeve from each post.

    • Don't forget the washer.

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    • Next, remove the screws from the backside of each tuner.

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    • Finally, remove the tuning machine assembly from the headstock.

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

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Does the 2013 Starcaster take a 10mm tuning peg?

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This is only the removal. Nothing After step 7. What about the actual replacement? What did you replace them with? Did it involve any machining?

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This is only the removal. What about the actual replacement? What did you replace them with? Did it involve any machining?

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