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Old November 3rd, 2009, 07:18 PM   #1 (permalink)
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How do I remove tele knobs?

Hello! Firstly, let me apologizefor asking such a basic question, also for asking it about such a basic guitar. Advice will be very gratefully received as I don't want to break anything through ignorance.
I have bought a cheap second hand Squier Affinity series Telecaster. I need to remove the volume and tone knobs - but how? They are traditional-looking tall metalliccy knurled knobs. There is a tiny hole in the side of each. I was expecting to find a grub screw in each hole, but there doesn't seem to be one. Obviously the hole is there for a reason, and presumably is something to do with holding the knob on to the pot shaft.
How exactly do I remove the knobs? What's the little hole for?

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Old November 3rd, 2009, 07:31 PM   #2 (permalink)
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there isn't a slot for a flathead screwdriver or a hex for an alan key? all my cheaper teles have pull-offs. you can take any flat tool - knife/screwdriver and gingerly pry them off usually. just watch out for your finish.
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Old November 5th, 2009, 11:52 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Problem solved! What looked like just holes were actually grub screws with hex key ends - so loosen with a hex kay and pull them off. Thanks for the suggestion!
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