Guitars FAQ

1. How to open the Guitar Tweed Case.
2. How to open the Black Guitar Case?
3. Why don't I get any sound out of my new Bass Guitar.
4. How do I replace the input jack in my Guitar?
5. Will a strat pick guard fit on a bolt?
6. Where can I find the Old Style Battery Box that came with my guitar?
7. Wilkinson tremolo-system doesn't properly return to zero-tune position. It holds perfect tuning when pushed down, but goes slightly out of tune, when pulled up.

1. How to open the Guitar Tweed Case.
Slide the lock (round circular part of the lock) to the left to open case. Like indicated in the picture, and the lever will pop out.

The case will not be locked, the key is inside the case. On the right hand lock slide to the right.
Added: 11-10-2008 Revised: 11-25-2008 back to top

2. How to open the Black Guitar Case?
Pull up on the lock, on the picture you can see where to pull.

The key is inside the case.
Added: 11-10-2008 back to top

3. Why don't I get any sound out of my new Bass Guitar.
If the battery is not mouted properly, the guitar won't produce any sound.

Check the battery polarity.
Added: 11-10-2008 back to top

4. How do I replace the input jack in my Guitar?
Click on link for full detailed instructions with pictures.

Input Jack Replacement.PDF Round Body Style Guitar.
Added: 11-25-2008 Revised: 11-25-2008 back to top

5. Will a strat pick guard fit on a bolt?
The pick guards will fit. The only issue is that the mounting holes may not line up. This is very typical of replacement pick guards on any guitar that uses a strat type pick guard. Usually, the old holes will be filled and the new ones re-drilled accordingly.
Added: 12-5-2008 back to top

6. Where can I find the Old Style Battery Box that came with my guitar?

Click on this link StewMac Webiste under the part number enter: 3578
Added: 3-1-2010 Revised: 3-1-2010 back to top

7. Wilkinson tremolo-system doesn't properly return to zero-tune position. It holds perfect tuning when pushed down, but goes slightly out of tune, when pulled up.
Make sure that you only wind about 1/2 of a turn around the tuning post. If the strings are constantly tightening and loosing at the tuning post, it will cause tuning problems.
Added: 5-6-2009 back to top