FunkyLemz Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 Well, I made an attempt to get in touch w/ Davio, but he didnt pick up his phone (hell probably answer this first-haha). Im putting straplocks on my bass, but the screw is a tad to small for the pin hole. I went to home depot and picked up some screws, which are longer than they old ones. So is it okay or will affect the sound of my bass if I screw a little further (1/2 an inch) down into the pin hole? I know about the toothpick and glue (epoxy) trick, but i dont want to go through all that hassle with the possiblity that I would accidently spill glue on the finish or drill a funky (in a bad way)hole. Thanks guys - Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 Originally posted by Fred the bass player: For the truly industrious who already own a Dremel, you can get longer wood screws (like the ones Fender uses for neck bolts) and grind down the circumference of the screw head until it fits into the strap lock. Again it sounds worse than it is to do, I get long wood screws at the hardware store and found I can do 6-8 of them while watching a boring hour-long TV show. But I only use the longer screws on frequently-used instruments where I suspect a smaller screw would fall out anyway. Next week on Tool Time... ATM http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/atmofmn/Bass/DeepThoughtsBS.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassplayerjoe Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 I use toothpicks, don't use glue, but i haven't had any problems with putting toothpicks in. That is the only way I could think to help the situation. Hope that helped. "All things are possible through Christ." (Matt 19:26) My band: http://www.purevolume.com/fadingsilence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Recently I tried wrapping the screws with plumber's tape before screwing them back in. It worked pretty well. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottomgottem Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Originally posted by jeremy c: Recently I tried wrapping the screws with plumber's tape before screwing them back in. Do you mean the teflon tape or the metal tape? My whole trick is to keep the tune well out in front. If I play Tchaikovsky, I play his melodies and skip his spiritual struggle. ~Liberace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 I think another thread has mentioned Dunlop Strap Locks. These come with a more substantial screw than those of the Schaller style. I've got Schaller style on 3 guitars and I've just put my first set of Dunlops on my Ibanez. I'll be using the Dunlops from now on. Much better system IMHO. Geoff "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bottomgottem Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Dunlop Straplocks <-- click me I have heard nothing but good about these on this forum. I suppose I should try them. My whole trick is to keep the tune well out in front. If I play Tchaikovsky, I play his melodies and skip his spiritual struggle. ~Liberace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 One of mine kept working its way loose. I took it out and did the old toothpick and wood glue trick. It has been solid as a rock ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenstrum Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 I have the Dunlop Strap Locks on all 3 of my basses. I did have to use a longer and thicker screw than the ones provided. I used a grinder to round down the head of the new screw so that I would fit into the strap lock hole, then I used a very small drill bit to drill a pilot hole and not crack the wood on my bass once I inserted the new screw. Works great and I haven't have any looseness or wood cracking on any of my basses. I would be extremely careful doing this. Make sure you know what you are doing. Tenstrum "Paranoid? Probably. But just because you're paranoid doesn't mean there isn't an invisible demon about to eat your face." Harry Dresden, Storm Front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Originally posted by Bottomgottem: Originally posted by jeremy c: Recently I tried wrapping the screws with plumber's tape before screwing them back in. Do you mean the teflon tape or the metal tape? Teflon Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edendude Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Definitely use epoxy glue! It's the best insurance against having a straplock anchor come loose, in my experience. Just take your time and you won't get any glue on the finish, if you use the toothpick method. The Teflon tape idea would worry me... It's designed to seal out water under pressure in threaded plumbing joints, but it's actually very slippery stuff. I would think it might make the screw more likely to come loose. My Last Band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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