Another Strap-relocate question

[Alo-BASS-Mann]

Hi, i´ve got a Smith Burner bass which is too neck-heavy. I was wondering, has anybody tried relocating the bridge strap screw?
See, It has a small horn so the bass keeps heading downwards and this is not good for my right had position.

I tried holding my bass with the strap attached only to the horn peg and holding the other end I found the place wich I think the problem would be solved.

The other question would be, does the bass loose value if I drill any hole in it?

Thanks!

[Magneto]

For what it's worth, I was working on a Spector bass that was pretty neck-heavy while sitting with it. I put on a strap and stood up and was surprised at how balanced it was.
The bridge-side strap button on this bass wasn't in the usual "body-centerline" position, but rather was located a few inches UP from center.. This seemed to offset the neck heaviness, and in my eyes was a good example of efficient engineering...

There are other less-intrusive ways of balancing out a "diver"..
Some speak of adding weights to the bridge side on the bass, strap, etc..
Relocating the strap button will require a new hole to be drilled, leaving the old hole exposed. I'd probably just install a cool stainless screw in the old hole cause it's better to have a balanced bass..

Mag...

[Alo-BASS-Mann]

Thanks for your reply Mag, I see what you mean. But the thing is that this bass has already that setup. I mean, the nut is not in the body middle-line, so the nut will be very high. But that´s not an issue for me. Is it worth giving it a try then?

[Magneto]

I can't advise you on this.. sorry.. beyond my expertise. If the strap button is already located up from centerline, it would reason that they already tried to compensate for the heavy neck, but didn't get it right??
I would kinda think that the more weight that's hanging below that bridge/body-side stap button, the better she'd balance, but then again, finding that sweet spot might not be easy...

I'm trying to think of a good way to test different button locations without damaging the bass.
Maybe some of that heavy-duty 2-sided mounting tape between the strap button and bass would hold it together long enough to sling the bass and check..
Be careful if you try this.. that sticky tape is pretty tough to get off, and don't leave it on any longer than you have to..

Mag...