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07-05-2006, 10:25 PM
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when I play standing up, after about a half-hour of playing I notice that the screw on the upper strap peg comes dangerously loose, what's the problem and how can I fix it? |
07-05-2006, 10:27 PM
| | | | I would recommend careful application of a screwdriver. After all, that's normally the easiest way to tighten a screw. |
07-05-2006, 10:31 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denver, CO | | | My girlfriend always tells me that I have a screw loose!!!
It sounds like the screw hole is reamed out. the easiest fix is to unscrew the strap button, dip 2 toohpicks in wood glue, stick them in the hole, let it dry, cut the toothpicks flush with the body, and screw the strap button back in. That should make for a nice, tight screw (pun intended). |
07-06-2006, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff in Winter My girlfriend always tells me that I have a screw loose!!!
It sounds like the screw hole is reamed out. the easiest fix is to unscrew the strap button, dip 2 toohpicks in wood glue, stick them in the hole, let it dry, cut the toothpicks flush with the body, and screw the strap button back in. That should make for a nice, tight screw (pun intended). | thanks for the advice! |
07-06-2006, 09:27 PM
|  | Holy Ghost filled Bass Player Moderator | | Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Heber Springs, Arkansas | | | Yep, the old toothpick trick fixes it every time!
Moved to Setup.
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07-06-2006, 10:17 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington, DC | | | Building on that topic of the toothpick fix, you may also want to try using more than two toothpicks, rather, fill up maybe 1/2-3/4 of the hole with toothpicks. Then, when you seat the screw back into the hole, it will have more than enough to bite. |
07-07-2006, 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by McCalister999 when I play standing up, after about a half-hour of playing I notice that the screw on the upper strap peg comes dangerously loose, what's the problem and how can I fix it? | "do I have a screw loose?"
Of course! you're a musician and that comes with the territory.
JK. The toothpick thing will work nicely.
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07-07-2006, 07:32 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: DES MOINES, IA! | | | I did this last weekend when i had the same emergency. I did it on the fly during a gig though so i didn't use any glue. It seems to be fine so far. Do you think i should re-do it and glue it or leave it alone if its fine? |
07-07-2006, 12:49 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: north of chicago | | | If it starts to feel lose again, reglue it, but otherwise don't bother
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07-07-2006, 12:53 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Dakota | | | I did the toothpick thing about a year ago and it's more solid than when I bought the bass. |
07-08-2006, 06:06 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: England | | The toothpick thing always sounds abit weird to me.
I just replace the screw with a slightly longer one  |
07-08-2006, 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Skit1 The toothpick thing always sounds abit weird to me.
I just replace the screw with a slightly longer one | I'm not too much in favor of any repair that leaves the original damage but just works around it.
If the hole for the screw is wallowed out for the full length of the screw (and it must be or the screw wouldn't keep loosening) and you replace it with a screw that is a little longer, the new screw will only be held by the additional thread length.
Another problem is finding a longer screw with the right size head. It is very unlikely that you will find one at your local hrwr store.
the toothpicks very effectivly replace the damaged wood.
It is not the absolute best way but it usually works just fine.
For a top notch repair, the hole should be opened up to around 1/4". A plug should be cut from a piece of maple with the grain oriented across the plug (dowels are cut along the grain) thus elimenating the problem of screwing into end grain which has relatively weak screw holding capability.
The shoulder of the strap button is large enough that when in place, the repair will be covered up.
If I were repairing a boutique bass I would use the second method. Anything else, the toothpick method.
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07-08-2006, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeff in Winter My girlfriend always tells me that I have a screw loose!!!
It sounds like the screw hole is reamed out. the easiest fix is to unscrew the strap button, dip 2 toohpicks in wood glue, stick them in the hole, let it dry, cut the toothpicks flush with the body, and screw the strap button back in. That should make for a nice, tight screw (pun intended). | +1
Always carry a small screwdriver and a few toothpicks in your gig bag
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