emergency...d-tuna

[billmcdonald]

I was installing a d-tuna on a floyd rose and I forgot to have it in the "d" position and when I was going to take it out to re do it I realised that the alen wrench screw was stripped out. what are the chances of me getting this screw out? please help.

 

[Jacko]

first off do you mean the threads were stripped or the hex was stripped to a circle? if it was stripped to a circle you can remove it with pliers, needle nose or regular, but youll have to replace the screw, if the threads are stripped you may need to take it to a guitar repair shop or even a hardware store

 

[Dani Pace]

If there is enough of it sticking out to get a grip on it pliers will probably work to remove it. If not, there is a tool called an "easy out" which is for this purpose, if you can find one small enough. If neither of these options will work your only other alternative is to drill it out and retap the threads. If you don't trust yourself then by all means take it to a shop and let someone with the tools and know how do it.