Removing a Rectifiers tread plate, How to? - Sevenstring.org

FWIW, I've done this same thing to two different heads. The one head came apart with no problem. The second head broke the thin sheet of plastic that sits behind the plate, and splintered the wood a little bit. Nothing that can't be taken care of with some black paint, and if I ever put the diamond plate back on, you won't be able to tell.

Use precaution, and like tunedown said, it might be better to do it yourself. Maybe after you get one corner loose, working a butcher's knife under the plate will help seperate the tape from the head.

1) Remove the chassis

2) Turn the head shell face down, and put it on something soft, so you don't damage the tolex. Carpet, a couch, etc.

3) Take a small 2x4 of about 12 -14" long, and place it on the corner of the exposed diamond plate on the back side of the face.

4) Beat the 2x4 with some good solid whacks, but don't take all of your aggression out on it. It might take a bit, but it will break loose.

5) Once you have one corner loose, flip the head back over, and pull the diamond plate off with one hand, while working your other hand underneath the plate, trying to break the tape loose.

6)Keep trying.

7)Keep trying. Use a knife very carefully if you have to. Be careful, and just work it back and forth. Keep your hands out of way in case the knife slips.

Cool Sooner or later, it will pop off. May take some of the plastic behind the face with it.

9) Remove the remaining bits of tape with a razor blade, very carefully.

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