Schaller Strap Lock help

[CauliColin]

I just put on some of these, and they work like a charm! Unfortunately, the screws are too small, and the original screws are too big to fit in the strap locks! Could I have some advice on how to solve this problem!

[Floyd Eye]

Originally Posted by CauliColin

I just put on some of these, and they work like a charm! Unfortunately, the screws are too small, and the original screws are too big to fit in the strap locks! Could I have some advice on how to solve this problem!

Almost every guitar I have ever put these on ( which is all of mine) I had to do this. In fact, I just did it on my Traben last night.

Take the old buttons off. Take a toothpick and dip it in wood glue ( Titebond, etc,) Put it in the hole. Put as much toothpick material in the hole as will fit. Then screw in the Schaller with the screw they provided. Let it dry overnight, strap it on. Easy peasy.

[prd004]

Yeah, I do this to all my basses/Sahellers, you can do this with a dremel or similar tool, even a file if you have patience:

I carfully grind down the head of the original screw intil it fits in the Schaller. On rare occasions I have had to run a drill bit through the Schaller button as well. Sounds hard but it isn't, and the original screw that came installed on your bass is just the perfect fit on your instrument!

PS: Put some lock-tite on the strap lock washer nut or it will eventually come undone, usually while you are playing!

[Floyd Eye]

Toothpick is faster, easier and just as permanent. The buttons on my 4001 are as tight today as they were when I did it 10 years ago.

I agree about the Loc-tite though.

[Zooberwerx]

Originally Posted by prd004

Yeah, I do this to all my basses/Sahellers, you can do this with a dremel or similar tool, even a file if you have patience:

I carfully grind down the head of the original screw intil it fits in the Schaller. On rare occasions I have had to run a drill bit through the Schaller button as well. Sounds hard but it isn't, and the original screw that came installed on your bass is just the perfect fit on your instrument!

PS: Put some lock-tite on the strap lock washer nut or it will eventually come undone, usually while you are playing!

Hey, that's cheating! I use the grinding wheel on my Dremel tool and do a once-around on the screw head. It usually removes just enough material to allow the head to pass.

Riis

[Bassdirty]

Originally Posted by prd004

Yeah, I do this to all my basses/Sahellers, you can do this with a dremel or similar tool, even a file if you have patience:

I carfully grind down the head of the original screw intil it fits in the Schaller. On rare occasions I have had to run a drill bit through the Schaller button as well. ...

+1

[CauliColin]

Don't suppose you have pictures for reference.

[Floyd Eye]

Google it.

[Floyd Eye]

Schaller Straplocks screws too small! - Seymour Duncan User Group Forums



http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum....php?t=1078078


http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/beg...trap-lock.html

[MarkusBass]

I would suggest taking your old screws and putting them in a a drill, like a drill bit, and then while the drill is on and the screw is spinning, hit it with a metal rasp. This keeps the screw head perfectly round.

[Floyd Eye]

Boy you guys all like doing things the hard way huh? lol

[mech]

Originally Posted by MarkusBass

I would suggest taking your old screws and putting them in a a drill, like a drill bit, and then while the drill is on and the screw is spinning, hit it with a metal rasp. This keeps the screw head perfectly round.

^^^^ This. The dozen or so basses/guitars I have all have #8 X 1 1/2" screws for the strap buttons with the strap button holes drilled out to 3/16". I also modify every instrument I work on unless it's a true vintage piece of gear that the owner doesn't want modified. The #6 X 1" screws that are used by just about everybody are too small for the job they are asked to do. That's why we see so many "loose/stripped strap button screw" threads.

There should be a stickey.

mech

[Billy K]

I GOT SOME TOOTH PICKS FROM CHINA THAT ARE MADE FROM BAMBOO FREAKEN CRAZY STRONG USE THEM IN THE HOLE AND YOU WILL BE SET TIL THE NEXT BRITISH INVASION.

[CauliColin]

Originally Posted by Billy K

I GOT SOME TOOTH PICKS FROM CHINA THAT ARE MADE FROM BAMBOO FREAKEN CRAZY STRONG USE THEM IN THE HOLE AND YOU WILL BE SET TIL THE NEXT BRITISH INVASION.

Billy Mays? Is that you?