Members satannica Posted July 13, 2006 Members Share Posted July 13, 2006 A mate of mine has an explorer clone. The manufacturer has put it on the top cutaway like here - right of the picture above the neck Anyway the guitar doesn't really sit right and apparently after checking out some gibsons, he reckons that moving the button to behind the neck would be a better option. I'm inclined to agree. I can fill the hole it leaves in the top just fine, its just a black finish which I can touch up. Just two things: - Is this the best location for this strap button. - Whats the best drill bit to use to drill through the neck plate? Its a bolt on guitar. You advice is greatly appreciated! Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AndersonTech Posted July 13, 2006 Members Share Posted July 13, 2006 I can't answer the question about balance, but a 135 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dougy Posted July 13, 2006 Members Share Posted July 13, 2006 Unscrew one of the bolts that holds the neck on, enough so you can attach the strap to it. It should give you a bit better idea of how the guitar will balance before you attack it with a drill... What make is it? Is it as heavy as a real Gibson Explorer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members satannica Posted July 13, 2006 Author Members Share Posted July 13, 2006 Its all mahogany so yea its about the same weight. Good tip about the strap button though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rich4Once Posted July 13, 2006 Members Share Posted July 13, 2006 The strap button on my Gibson Explorer was on the back of the neck. I hated it. One of the first things I did to it was put the strap button in a better location. Guess where? Right where that one is in your picture. The key to making this work is to get a leather strap (I prefer Levy's, YMMV) with suede backing. The guitar will stay exactly where you put it, and in my opinion hangs just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slvrsrpnt Posted July 13, 2006 Members Share Posted July 13, 2006 I have 2 Dean explorers (set necks) and the strap button is on the heal. Perfectly balanced and I have no problem with it in this position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members satannica Posted July 13, 2006 Author Members Share Posted July 13, 2006 Well he's just dropped the guitar over. Why doesn't this arse ever have a full set of strings on his axe. I was really hoping for a wail. Dammit But I see his point, its really uncomfortable with the strap pin there. This is mainly meant to be a riffer axe so the right hand position is very important! It just doesn't sit right there. Even with the leather strap. So I'll start messing with it tomorrow. He needs it for saturday so need to get it working. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rich4Once Posted July 14, 2006 Members Share Posted July 14, 2006 I can't understand why anyone would want the strap button on the heel of their guitar. The guitar leans away from you, and the strap button is in your palm when you play higher on the neck. What is wrong with the button on the shoulder? It works on the Les Paul. It works for me on both my Explorer and Flying V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frankencat Posted July 14, 2006 Members Share Posted July 14, 2006 Gotta agree with Rich4 here. I hated the button on the back of my V and moved it to the side where it is much better. On the heel it get's in the way of upper fret access and it makes the guitar lean down and away from you. Explorer's and V's are a little neck heavy either way so might as well not have the thing in the way. YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rand-O-Monium Posted July 14, 2006 Members Share Posted July 14, 2006 My Deans also had the strap pin @ the heel,WTF?!? I had better results on a Jackson Kelly(strap on the heel also,it WAS) by moving the other/back strap button down,closer towards the jackplate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slvrsrpnt Posted July 14, 2006 Members Share Posted July 14, 2006 Originally posted by Rich4Once I can't understand why anyone would want the strap button on the heel of their guitar. The guitar leans away from you, I always thought it was my belly causing this phenomenon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members satannica Posted July 14, 2006 Author Members Share Posted July 14, 2006 I gotta say, it does sit better on the heal joint. That trick of moving the neck bolt out a little is diamond!!! *files it away under "Damn good ideas to use in future" file* Well, ya never know - it could be different from guitar to guitar. I mean this particular explorer seems to be that touch bit thinner in width, I seem to remmeber my old Gibson Explorers being significantly wider, so it could be down to that. The other strap button I reckon would be a nightmare if I moved it closed to the input jack. I was thinking if its still an issue, just attach it to the back of the body right up towards the far left extremis (looking at that picture). I remember I did this with my old washburn Paul Stanleys and it improved everything - playing position and balance too. But I'll file that under "I'll think about it".JOn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members peavey_impact Posted July 14, 2006 Members Share Posted July 14, 2006 My Hamer Standard has a solid maple body/neck with the strap button on the heel of the neck. It balances perfectly and the strap button doesnt get in my way at all, and I tend to shred A LOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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