T-Bird strap button move to neck plate

markbigtree · #1 07-25-2011, 04:41 PM

I finally have decided to move my strap button onto the neck plate of my Epi T.

Do I loosen string tension and just go for it-or are there other things I should have on hand?(Longer screw?..etc.)

Thanks

TBird1958 · #2 07-25-2011, 05:26 PM

Save yourself some work, put it here, on the base of the heel.

96tbird · #3 07-26-2011, 09:28 AM

If you mess with the neck screws, YOU MUST loosen your strings! And if you are using an existing neck screw hole you will need a longer screw. Cheers!

3l3phantstomp · #4 07-26-2011, 09:36 AM

I put mine on the back plate. If you go with Straplocks the screws are longer anyway, so that will solve the problem of needing a longer screw. Or you can break a couple toothpicks apart and fill the existing hole, then use the old screw just fine.

When I get into the bass live with the strap peg on the plate, I tend to drive the peg into my chest/stomach at times, which can be uncomfortable later in the evening. But when in the zone, not immediately noticed.