Hi everyone,

I am new to this forum, but just recently purchased a D2H. Wonderful guitar! Anyway, I wish to add a K&K pick-up to it, which I have done to several of my past guitars. The problem is that I can't get the end pin out. It must be glued-in. Any suggestions??? I will play the guitar weekly in church through a large PA, so I really need the sound enhancement.

Thanks,

Rich

Hi Richard - welcome, and congratulations on the D2H!

The endpin is indeed glued in. (There was a short discussion about this some time ago - it's here ). Basically, if it won't come out with gentle persuasion (tried a very slightly damp cloth and twisting?) then you're looking at a skilled drilling and reaming job... ill-advised for the home-fixer, but no trouble for a good repairperson with the right tools.

(Someone also recently posted that it would be a good idea for Collings to offer a 1/2" hole and oversized strap pin as an option, and no-one could think of a single reason why they haven't done so...)

anyway, hope the K&K works out for you! Good luck!

Thanks a lot for the info! I will try what you suggest, and then if that fails, take it in to a good Luthier.

Rich

Hey Richard,

Don't mean to upset your day but I thought you was dead? Seriously, to install a pickup
they'd saw off the end pin. I wouldn't use anything over a 6 1/2" circular saw. Then, they drill the end pin out. be careful when your tightening it up in the drill press though. Then just ream that baby out a little bit and your about done. stick your pickup in , tighen' her in and fire her up. Not much to it.

Yea. My parents have a wicked sense of humor. Just kidding, my dad's middle name is Richard (and he was born in '33 before anyone knew who Richard Burton "the actor" was).

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Originally posted by peghead:Someone also recently posted that it would be a good idea for Collings to offer a 1/2" hole and oversized strap pin as an option, and no-one could think of a single reason why they haven't done so...)

I'd certainly like to see that!