Locate the strum bar, (it's directly under the panel we just removed), there will be four 9mm screws holding it in place. Remove the screws with a Phillips Head 0 screwdriver.

Once the screws are removed, the strum bar can be easily removed by pulling it out of its pocket.

Be careful when removing the strum bar from its socket, the wires seen in the photo can be easily snagged and damaged.