When I install the dunlop strap locks to my bass the screws dunlop supplies are to thin for the bass, yet the screws that come with my bass are too thick for the strap locks. What should I do to make the dunlop straplocks more secure and sturdy on my bass? Thanks
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Dunlop strap lock problem
- Thread starter bassuser35
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Put a piece of wood into the hole with wood glue, let dry, then redrill the hole to accomodate the smaller screw.
Hategear
Workin' hard at hardly workin'.
If I remember correctly, I jammed a total of three toothpicks into each mounting hole.
As abark000 said, put a drop or two of wood glue in the hole first, then jam the toothpicks in and wait for the glue to dry. I don't think I put any glue in when I did mine, I just jammed the toothpicks in, put a drop or two of clear nail polish into the hole and screwed the screws in. The nail polish should keep the screws from working themselves loose. It's been about three years and so far, so good!
As abark000 said, put a drop or two of wood glue in the hole first, then jam the toothpicks in and wait for the glue to dry. I don't think I put any glue in when I did mine, I just jammed the toothpicks in, put a drop or two of clear nail polish into the hole and screwed the screws in. The nail polish should keep the screws from working themselves loose. It's been about three years and so far, so good!
Use wood dough, a.k.a. wood filler. I had to take dobs of it & roll 'em into mini-joint-like sticks and stuff 'em in to the hole. Screw in Dunlops & let dry overnight. Voila! Perhaps a 1/4 to 1/2 turn on the screw the next day to cinch it & you're ready to flail away.
The above methodology is the only way I would desecrate a Warwick limited edition, since it enables reinstallation of OEM strap pins if need be.
The above methodology is the only way I would desecrate a Warwick limited edition, since it enables reinstallation of OEM strap pins if need be.
Plankspanker has a point, but I would counter with "You can always drill it out again" - which is what I would do. I've done the toothpick thing too, or if you are a woodworker and have a plane, the little curly cue things that come off of a board work really well. just wrap one of the curls up with glue and put it in the hole. You still have a nice hole only it's smaller. 
Much lowness to all,
BT
Much lowness to all,
BT
