barrymclark Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 This isn't so much a gripe but meant to be more informative. I have been having issues with the strap button at the tailpiece coming loose as well as the jack in the rim coming loose. So... a quick trip to the local hardware store fixed that. I picked up a couple of lock washers (internal teeth type and not the split ring type) and all is fixed. No point in posting photos... you wouldn't really see anything different. This is something that most manufacturers don't put on their guitars. Not sure why... but they don't. Easy fix though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I need to add those to my strap locks on the straps. I've had the nut slip off a couple times... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 My Straplox come with that type of washer. But the little pointy ends go into the strap, not the guitar. I'd imagine they aren't used for that very reason - little pointy holes in the guitar. Not sure, just a WAG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 My Straplox come with that type of washer. But the little pointy ends go into the strap, not the guitar. I'd imagine they aren't used for that very reason - little pointy holes in the guitar. Not sure, just a WAG. My came with a normal washer, but having one of these in between the normal washer and the nut might be the ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 Well, this I have a washer or some other metal surface under it so it doesn't dig into the body but instead puts tension against the item being screwed in and makes it stay tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolero Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I usually just drive a couple 4" nails in with a big hammer...ain't going nowhere now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolero Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 ps I only do that with my Gibsons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbonesullivan Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 With the schaller locks they loosen mainly because the strap compresses somewhat during the "break-in" period. The leather however also exerts pressure back, which should negate the need for a lock washer. Felt washers do the same thing for strap buttons and other parts on guitars. Of course, now I have the lovely task of switching over a guitar from dunlop strap buttons to schaller buttons. that'll be fun. Gonna have to build up the holes a bunch, though I could also just use the same screws, which is what I'll probably do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Schaller is exactly what I've used over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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