Straplock problems, help needed

[prsman88]

I have an EC-1000 w/ Straplocks installed

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Schaller-Strap-Locks-and-Buttons-Pair-?sku=360389

They keep coming out!!!! What do i do? Try Dimarzio clip locks or use super glue or wood glue to get my screw to stay in?

Thanks

 

[camsna]

The problem is that Schaller uses smaller screws than most strap buttons use.

Here's what you do.

Grab a couple of toothpicks. You need to put a dab of super glue (or wood glue) on the toothpick and cram it into the strap button hole to plug it. Tap the toothpick gently into the hole - but the general idea is to fill the hole. Clip it flush. Let it dry. Install strap locks.

Ta daaaaaa!!!!!

 

[Rocky]

I use small wooden dowels made for model ship building. Principle is the same as noted above.

I fill the holes completely....some just insert a match stick or a couple toothpicks. It is important that you fill those holes up.

Don't worry about having the same type of wood or anything like that. Just use a good quality wood glue and wood to fill the holes.

 

[goodwill559]

I use the dowel method also. It's a great, durable solution. Just be patient enough to let the glue cure completely and drill a properly sized pilot hole before attaching the hardware. I actually drill out more wood rather than just filling in the hole left by the screw, and then use a 1/4" or even 3/8" hardwood dowel.

 

[Don]

I use the screws that the guitar came with and modify the Straplock buttons and/or screw heads to fit.

 

[nomad100hd]

on a les paul i modified the strap locks to take a much bigger screw never comes loose. So that is my advise use a bigger screw.

 

[Ellero]

Same problem was happening to me, cept one day i got all angry at it so i just kinda screwed it back in extra hard, and it hasn't come out since.

Knock on wood. :roll:

 

[anttman7788]

Same problem. stripped them. Toothpicks is the answer i play hard live throwing my guitar around and it works perfect. TOoTHpICks

 

[tonefreak25]

Big thumbs up for the toothpick approach. Used it on several of my Jacksons.

 

[fluff191]

The toothpick method is not a long-term solution IMO. They have always given up down the road.

I get big lag bolts (or something close) and grind down the diameter of the head of the screw. You will also sleep better knowing if you were playing on a REALLY tall stage and fell and were hanging on by the strap, it would not let you down.
:lol:

Now days I just use Dimarzio Cliplock straps. Amazing straps!