Question for the Guitar Players

[mikethompson]

you can now start playing live gigs

Nobody wants that I assure you

Thanks for the help guys. I'm going to order something up and hope it helps!

 

[mikethompson]

Got my strap locks today, and well, I'm still very much in the dark.

Do I need to drill another hole in the end of my guitar? That doesn't really appeal to me, but I can't see how this is supposed to fit in.

 

[mikethompson]

Or am I supposed to take the strings off and try to make some sort of backer plate for the inside?

 

[tracerbullet]

That size hole looks like it is the size of a pick up. I have never seen that large of a hole before

 

[AcesAndEights]

That size hole looks like it is the size of a pick up. I have never seen that large of a hole before

I was thinking the same thing. Never ran into a this problem putting locks on my guitars.

 

[Mikerr]

If the original end button was a reasonable fit but not secure, why not do as I suggested earlier in the thread, just glue it in. I'll bet that's what most manufactures do, if it's obviously not a screw in end button.
There's really no need for strap locks on an acoustic guitar, it's overkill. There's 2 other acoustic guitar pictures on this thread neither have strap locks.
Your strap end looks pretty substantial and isn't going anywhere fast. I'll bet it was a struggle to get over the the original end button.

Mike

 

[mikethompson]

If the original end button was a reasonable fit but not secure, why not do as I suggested earlier in the thread, just glue it in. I'll bet that's what most manufactures do, if it's obviously not a screw in end button.
There's really no need for strap locks on an acoustic guitar, it's overkill. There's 2 other acoustic guitar pictures on this thread neither have strap locks.
Your strap end looks pretty substantial and isn't going anywhere fast. I'll bet it was a struggle to get over the the original end button.

Mike

Should have taken advice from a fellow Mike earlier.

I'll just glue that peg in, and see how it goes.

Maybe I will get an electric one day and use the locks for that one.

 

[Mikerr]

I would use some light abrasive to take the sheen off the plastic peg shaft. Then use something like 'Super Glue' to stick the peg into the body of the guitar. That should do the job.
I hope you get more comfortable with your guitar and all the best with your playing.

Mike

 

[BorealPiper]

Should have taken advice from a fellow Mike earlier.

I'll just glue that peg in, and see how it goes.

Maybe I will get an electric one day and use the locks for that one.

If you're looking for a less permanent but still effective solution, a wrap of painter's tape around the pin can help provide enough friction to keep it in place.

 

[mikethompson]

I hope you get more comfortable with your guitar and all the best with your playing.

Thanks kindly, I probably should have got some heavy duty ear plugs for my wife as well.

 

[Mikerr]

Thanks kindly, I probably should have got some heavy duty ear plugs for my wife as well.

I shouldn't worry. When you become famous she'll likely be your biggest fan.

Mike