Help dissassembling a vintage P

bassteban · #1 02-23-2008, 11:35 AM

I want to take my 73 apart to verify the level of originality. Can someone give me a basic walk-through? I'm guessing loosen strings, remove from tuners, unscrew & remove neck, same for pickguard & bridge, take pics(in case I decide to sell/trade), reassemble in reverse order. I've done setups on basses & some minor mods but I'm determined to be extar-careful w/this one- any comments?

GeoffByrne · #2 02-23-2008, 03:48 PM

Nope. Seems you've pretty much got it there.

Good luck.

bassteban · #3 02-23-2008, 08:16 PM

Overthinking(for a change)I guess. Now, stand back!

Pilgrim · #4 02-23-2008, 09:57 PM

And make sure to use a screwdriver with a bit that's in good condition, and the right size for the screws. You'll need both a #1 and #2 tip.

T-Bird · #5 02-24-2008, 03:28 AM

Hi, bassteban.

Not overthinking at all IMHO. You can do a quite large value reduction by screwing things up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pilgrim

And make sure to use a screwdriver with a bit that's in good condition, and the right size for the screws. You'll need both a #1 and #2 tip.

+10.

Buy new quality ones if You're in doubt. Nothing more annoying than an otherwise fine instrument with destroyed slots.

Regards
Sam

Flintlock · #6 02-24-2008, 02:42 PM

Does the truss rod need loosening when you remove the strings?

RobertUI · #7 02-26-2008, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassteban

Overthinking(for a change)I guess. Now, stand back!

You do realize that you OWE us some pics...

GeoffByrne · #8 02-26-2008, 10:46 AM

I'd leave the trussrod the way it is, although it might take overnight for it to come back to true when you put it back together.

Pilgrim · #9 02-26-2008, 12:42 PM

Agreed. Don't mess with the truss rod - it will be fine. If you change the adjustment you're only borrowing trouble.