Hi everyone!
I have a question about removing tuner buttons. I have a set of planetary Gotohs which are probably about 10-15 years old. I want to change the tuner buttons (for aesthetic reasons… my banjo is very vain).
A couple of the buttons came off with (what I would consider) a reasonable amount of force, whilst a couple just refused to budge. I could probably get them off with a bit more force, but I felt I should consult the banjo elders first - that’s you guys. Any tips?
I had thought maybe half an hour in the freezer might help, but I don’t want to be the idiot that broke a set of tuners by freezing them without first seeking adequate counsel.
Thanks for your help!
Carefully heat the button with a hairdryer on low. When warm, you should be able to remove it. Shield the neck from the heated air stream.
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