Members apostrophe Posted September 17, 2004 Members Share Posted September 17, 2004 i bought a new strap the other day....ive never had one before. its real nice, a franklin leather strap. my acoustic doesnt have a strap button by the neck, only one at the bottom of the guitar. so i bought one of those martin things you attach to the head, with the strap button built in. so i start playing and anything around the first fret my thumb seems to get cuaght up. more than a little annoying. is this just me not being used to it being there or is that the way it goes if you plan on having your strap go to your head? also, does this put unneeded stress on the head? dont want to hurt my boy..... ps. sounds dumb but what side of the strap goes where? what i mean is, does the adjustable side(the skinnier end) go up by the neck/head, with the thick end by the bottom or the other way around? or is it preference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members labjr Posted September 17, 2004 Members Share Posted September 17, 2004 I'd just have a strap button put on the guitar. I don't think I could get used to the headstock thing. The adjust able end goes goes on the end pin side so it's out of sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members apostrophe Posted September 17, 2004 Author Members Share Posted September 17, 2004 i just got him though, so im leary about having a button drilled into him. i just wont do it....this guy means a lot to me. maybe someday but for now hes too new! hes my jumbo buddy...his name is jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 54merk Posted September 17, 2004 Members Share Posted September 17, 2004 Originally posted by apostrophe i just got him though, so im leary about having a button drilled into him. i just wont do it....this guy means a lot to me. maybe someday but for now hes too new! hes my jumbo buddy...his name is jack It ain't no big deal. The botton is drilled into the HEEL, not the body, anway. If you're worried have a pro do it for 20 bucks. Here's how its done. http://www.frets.com/FRETSPages/Musician/GenSetup/StrapButton/strapbutton1.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted September 17, 2004 Members Share Posted September 17, 2004 I'm guessing that you've got it attached between the nut and the two "E" tuners...try attaching it between the two "E" tuners and the "A" and "B" tuners...should fix your problem... HTH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cortfan Posted September 18, 2004 Members Share Posted September 18, 2004 My guitar tech charges $5 for a properly drilled/installed heel strap button. $10 for a gold one. That cowboy strap would drive me nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kingputz Posted September 19, 2004 Members Share Posted September 19, 2004 Ditch the idea of attatching the strap at the headstock. It's very 60's, not comfortable or as well balanced. I agree completely to have a strap button put onto the neck. It will NOT hurt your friend and you will enjoy spending more time with him if the strap is comfortable. Get a grip, it's a guitar. It was routed, filed, sanded, and drilled in order to become your friend. I hate to think of what agony you'll go through if you decide you'd like to have a pickup... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FingerBone Bill Posted September 20, 2004 Members Share Posted September 20, 2004 Originally posted by kingputz Ditch the idea of attatching the strap at the headstock. It's very 60's, not comfortable or as well balanced. I agree completely to have a strap button put onto the neck... I disagree with the balance being better with a strap button on the neck. You'll find the guitar will want to dip forwards (more so if you put it on the side of the heel.) The headstock attachment may seem geekier but it is a better option. Originally posted by kingputz ...It will NOT hurt your friend and you will enjoy spending more time with him if the strap is comfortable. Get a grip, it's a guitar. It was routed, filed, sanded, and drilled in order to become your friend. I hate to think of what agony you'll go through if you decide you'd like to have a pickup... But you are so right here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members apostrophe Posted September 20, 2004 Author Members Share Posted September 20, 2004 i suppose your right....maybe a little button in the heel would be fine. but i LOVE how it looks with the strap on the head. i think its cool to have it that way....very david crosby-esque! luckily its an A/E so i never have to worry about installing pick-ups. and i dig my cowboy strap....matches my cowboy boots! =) and my freak flag of course.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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