Members LastCallKillIt Posted May 18, 2010 Members Share Posted May 18, 2010 My lp junior wants to dive when its strapped and becomes a pain in the ass to play standing. What should I do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PsychWarfare Posted May 18, 2010 Members Share Posted May 18, 2010 A "grippier" strap might be in order... Something suede would do the trick...though if you're like me...you prefer a strap that allows the guitar to slide around freely... Beyond that...I can't think of much you could do that wouldn't require modifying the actual guitar to add weight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LastCallKillIt Posted May 18, 2010 Author Members Share Posted May 18, 2010 A "grippier" strap might be in order...Something suede would do the trick...though if you're like me...you prefer a strap that allows the guitar to slide around freely...Beyond that...I can't think of much you could do that would lead to modifying the actual guitar to add weight... yeah I like slidey straps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members aldridt1 Posted May 18, 2010 Members Share Posted May 18, 2010 I have seen guys take out the strap button on the bottom of the guitar, get a much longer screw, then put a stack of washers, then the strap button, then the long screw. I have also seen guys just attach the washers to the back of the butt end of the guitar until it balances out right. Or you could get a grippy-er strap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jpnyc Posted May 18, 2010 Members Share Posted May 18, 2010 You could always just clip something heavy to the bottom of the strap. I think that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PsychWarfare Posted May 18, 2010 Members Share Posted May 18, 2010 You could make the counterweight out of brass and get it endorsed by Eric Johnson... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members snowaie Posted May 18, 2010 Members Share Posted May 18, 2010 My lp junior wants to dive when its strapped and becomes a pain in the ass to play standing. What should I do? Same exact {censored}ing problem with my LP Jr. It's the strap button, I think I need a straplock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WRGKMC Posted May 18, 2010 Members Share Posted May 18, 2010 Thats a common problem with a light body guitar. My paul weighs 9 Lbs so neck heavy isnt an issue but I do have some that are that way. What I've always done with my Pauls is put a second strap button near the heel of the neck. It cures most neck heavy problems and it changes the angle of the neck to the body so you can reach the highest notes. It is a semi perminant mod though. If you wanted to reverse it, you'd have to fill the hole and patch the finish with a laquer stick. For a solid color body this isnt a problem. For a clear coat, it would be seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LastCallKillIt Posted May 18, 2010 Author Members Share Posted May 18, 2010 Same exact {censored}ing problem with my LP Jr. It's the strap button, I think I need a straplock. I use straploks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fuelish Posted May 18, 2010 Members Share Posted May 18, 2010 What I've always done with my Pauls is put a second strap button near the heel of the neck. It cures most neck heavy problems and it changes the angle of the neck to the body so you can reach the highest notes. Surely, you post in jest as well ??? How tf can a strap button change the angle of the neck to the body and allow higher fret access ??? Y'all are bein' silly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members webwarmiller Posted May 18, 2010 Members Share Posted May 18, 2010 My lp junior wants to dive when its strapped and becomes a pain in the ass to play standing. What should I do? relocate (or add a third) strap button. You can either move the front button to the back of the guitar where the neck/body meet or move the rear button higher up on the back edge of the guitar. Either solves the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members (o)(o) Posted May 18, 2010 Members Share Posted May 18, 2010 put a roll of pennies in the control cavity. Might want to put some foam around the pennies first so it doesn't bang around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WRGKMC Posted May 18, 2010 Members Share Posted May 18, 2010 Hopefully, you're posting in jest..... Surely, you post in jest as well ??? How tf can a strap button change the angle of the neck to the body and allow higher fret access ??? Y'all are bein' silly... No you're just inexperienced. That extra 3~4" by placing the button towards tha neck can be the cure. To test use a string and tie it around the neck and strap to see if its enough to counterbalance the weight. Been building guitars for 40 years now and it can work in many cases. For getting to the upper registers of the neck it angles it further away from the body. With its normal strap button, the neck is parallel to the body and you have to pull your elbow towards your back and turned to the right to get to the highest frets in a cramped unconfortable position to get the upper registers. With a button on the back the neck is appox 4" farther out from the body so you dont have to tuck your elbow back so far. The neck is also maybe 2~3" to the left so you dont have to twist the arm and strain the wrist to get to the high notes. I often do this on strat builds too by using a longer neck screw and putting a strap button one corner of the plate. It depends on the balance though which might work best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members caveman Posted May 18, 2010 Members Share Posted May 18, 2010 Wide leather straps provide just enough traction to stop the nosedive but can also move around if need be. Slidey straps are the worst possible thing for nosedive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jerry_L Posted May 18, 2010 Members Share Posted May 18, 2010 Hopefully, you're posting in jest.....Surely, you post in jest as well ??? How tf can a strap button change the angle of the neck to the body and allow higher fret access ??? Y'all are bein' silly... I'll guess he meant the player's body, not the guitar's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bigconig Posted May 18, 2010 Members Share Posted May 18, 2010 What tuners does it have? If they are something heavy like Grovers, a lighter tuner or even lighter button will help a lot. (I have an SG supreme that was neck heavy, swapping to pearloid buttons on the Grovers made a world of difference) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ashasha Posted May 18, 2010 Members Share Posted May 18, 2010 You could make the counterweight out of brass and get it endorsed by Eric Johnson...Tonestraps...I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldMattB Posted May 18, 2010 Members Share Posted May 18, 2010 put your foot on your cord! oldMattB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roy Posted May 18, 2010 Members Share Posted May 18, 2010 get a 4" wide strap. straps that grip will only pull your shirt off your shoulder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 67mike Posted May 19, 2010 Members Share Posted May 19, 2010 My lp junior wants to dive when its strapped and becomes a pain in the ass to play standing. What should I do?Cut the {censored}ing neck off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Doctor49 Posted May 19, 2010 Members Share Posted May 19, 2010 You could always just clip something heavy to the bottom of the strap. I think that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jr_vw2 Posted May 19, 2010 Members Share Posted May 19, 2010 Use an acoustic strap that ties around the headstock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Joe Naylor Posted June 4, 2010 Members Share Posted June 4, 2010 You could always just clip something heavy to the bottom of the strap. I think that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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