Do I need to route out my guitar to mount the Hipshot String Bending System?
No! You do not route or remove wood to attach your Hipshot to your guitar. The unit attaches to your guitar with your strap button screw. Therefore you do not even have to drill additional holes in your guitar. (We do provide you with two additional small screws which you can use at your discretion to help secure the unit to your instrument). The Hipshot is also felt lined so that it will not scratch the finish of your guitar.