Removing Tailpiece from Kentucky Mandolin

[JohnnnyP]

New mandolin player, and it"s time to change strings....but I'm not sure how to remove the tailpiece....thanks

[Greg Mirken]

The cover will slide back, away from the neck. They can be tight...

[sblock]

Be sure to remove the tailpiece COVER, and not the tailpiece!!!!!!!!

[JohnnnyP]

Is there a tool you use or just by hand. thanks for the reply

[MikeEdgerton]

Put a coin (like a quarter) on the very front edge of the cover and pull back with your fingers. The cover slides off towards the back of the tailpiece.

It will look like the tailpiece in this picture on Frank Ford's site www.frets.com

[JohnnnyP]

thank you for the reply....the photo helped a lot

[MikeEdgerton]

It's always easier if you know what it looks like. The coin protects your finger.

[Mike Stewart]

Coins work. I give 'em a little tap with a plastic hammer.