I cant tell if the easy out got it turning.

If that nut comes out I’d pull it and replace it. I’ve had luck with a flat blade screw driver before. If that didn’t work, you could go with a reverse drill bit, reverse tap and then a reverse bolt. Chances are good that it would come out with just the drill bit. You might also just try popping an easy out in there.

Some people have painted over faux wood. It would certainly be acceptable on this instrument to give that a whirl. We did an episode with joe glaser on the subject. Nikki Walters did a fine article on the subject as well.

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Man, this is a tough one. I would really look at wrapping the majority of the neck in several layers of carbon fiber.