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#188,241
bobyoung53 said:
I have a reverse with the button at the heel, I would think that Gibson put it the way it is for a reason. Most Gibson are at the heel, I have an EB4-L here and when I sit down playing it the strap has passed over the front of the body a few times and it does support the neck better but I use big wide 3" and 4" straps to prevent neck dive.
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most of my Gibson treble geetars work best at the heel. (SG’s, Firebirds, V’s)

I’m just going to do it, I’m adding a tailpiece claw anyway so I’m not scared of drilling a couple holes in my new bass.

I tried straps a couple times over 2” and they bug the crap out of me, they feel like they are riding up over my ear.

I do wear my instruments so they sit the same height seated as standing.

I also rotate so my fretting/fretless hand stays parallel to the board.
 
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WillyW said:
most of my Gibson treble geetars work best at the heel. (SG’s, Firebirds, V’s)

I’m just going to do it, I’m adding a tailpiece claw anyway so I’m not scared of drilling a couple holes in my new bass.

I tried straps a couple times over 2” and they bug the crap out of me, they feel like they are riding up over my ear.

I do wear my instruments so they sit the same height seated as standing.

I also rotate so my fretting/fretless hand stays parallel to the board.
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What is the purpose of a tailpiece claw?
 
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bobyoung53 said:
Fleetwood Mac with Bob Welch? I loved that iteration of the band, in fact that was the last Fleetwood Mac I really liked. JA and Starship was also among my favorites. Triumvirat 1974 was before Barry Palmer, I don't actually know that much about them.
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I saw the Welch FM with Deep Purple and Rory Gallagher way back when. Then later I saw Paris which was Bob Welch, Glen Cornick and Hunt Sales. Good times.
 
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Funk With Me said:
I saw the Welch FM with Deep Purple and Rory Gallagher way back when. Then later I saw Paris which was Bob Welch, Glen Cornick and Hunt Sales. Good times.
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I never did see FM, but did see Bob Welch (French Kiss) at the P.N.E. in Vancouver, B.C., he opened for Heart. His bassist kicked it with a Rick 4000, really had a great tone!
 
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bobyoung53 said:
What is the purpose of a tailpiece claw?
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Mostly looks…. I like the 3 point bridge, but sometimes the ball end winding ends up over the saddle and it bugs me.

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#188,248
WillyW said:
it does sit and balance better.

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You could get one of these(they come in pairs)for the one on the upper bout. Grover 620C Straplocks.
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They're actually eagles, but close. I have one in that spot on my 67 NR. The other's on the end.
EDIT: Mine are gold(colored). I like the gold against the burst-but chrome woulda worked too.
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WillyW said:
Mostly looks…. I like the 3 point bridge, but sometimes the ball end winding ends up over the saddle and it bugs me.

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Oh, Oh, I wasn't sure what those were called. I could actually use one of those on my EB4-L with the tilt-o-matic bridge. Do they sell those separately? I see the '63-'69 T-Bird set on ebay but would only need to claw to get my strings back a little.
 
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GonePlaid said:
You could get one of these(they come in pairs)for the one on the upper bout. Grover 620C Straplocks.View attachment 4445294 They're actually eagles, but close. I have one in that spot on my 67 NR. The other's on the end.
EDIT: Mine are gold(colored). I like the gold against the burst-but chrome woulda worked too.
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I found a set on eBay for $14 shipped, so I got a set.

I can’t find/figure out how they actually work, but they do look cool.
 
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WillyW said:
I found a set on eBay for $14 shipped, so I got a set.

I can’t find/figure out how they actually work, but they do look cool.
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Each of my(4)basses has a dedicated strap that gets left on so the straplocks keep them in place. The base screws in, put the strap over it, and add the "TBird".
 
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GonePlaid said:
Maybe just the lighting, but I like the green on yours. More...uh...GREEN!:)
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bobyoung53 said:
I thought the same thing when I saw it.
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I take horrible digital pictures, I miss 35mm… I think it’s my subconscious protest…

I was taught photography by a feller that used to run seminars with Ansel Adams…
 
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