How to install a strap button on an acoustic guitar quick clip tips by Randy Schartiger
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- Опубліковано 13 вер 2024
- Several of you asked me to show how I install a strap button on acoustic guitar, here are a few tips on getting the 5 minute job achieved with no worries!
Finally, I've found an interesting knowledgeable person that can advise me on instrument adjustment and repair. Thanks for your help.
I've watched two other strap button videos, and Randy's always the best.
I put these on some old hundred dollar camp fire guitars couple years ago. I’m getting ready to put it on my D 18, your video was very helpful in jogging my memory .Nice shop, I like it, Reminds me of what my dad‘s shop used to look like when he was still around. Nice Guild.
Thank you for learning me right Randy! Whenever I approach a project that I'm lacking education about, I read a bunch of forums and watch a few videos.
The timber of your confidence convinces me of your wisdom on any given video, and the drawl of your wise guy shenanigany antics keeps me chuckling while I'm becoming more intimate with my old Alvarez, tucked away in the garage accompanied by a healthy does of Yuengling.
Keep 'em coming my brother!
Cheers!🍻🎸
Hello! Another fantastic video Randy! This is my current little project with my old 80's model 5038 cutaway Alvarez. Just making sure I get this right the first time! Lol this is a definite must for me adding a strap button in the right place. Thanks again, cheers
Thanks for your help
I am a father that can not carry a tune in a bucket but I am trying to encourage my daughter in her interest in the guitar
Easy as hell when they show you how thanks man just did mine may your God bless you
great to hear! thanks man for checking out my videos!
Thanks....just got my first acoustic electric and wondered if the button was missing by accident. I trust your experience and advice on this. Now lets get the tools out!
I'm not as worried about doing it myself now ..... thanks for this video!
I like the idea of adding the tape to the drill bit to know how deep I should go.
You encouraged me to install it as I have only one pin lock and the other is missing same like yours before installing.
Thanks
Thanks
great to hear George! thanks for checking out my videos!
This is the best video on this. Thank you.
fantastic, thank-you for showing exactly where to put the button!
You always give clear demos on how to do something. Thanks!
great tip about testing the drilll size in a block of wood first. Also used the tape and it worked perfect
Just watched before poking a hole in my new Gibson Songwriter. Thanks for your efforts to help us out here in UA-cam land !
Thanks man, I did it wrong the first time but caught it before damage was done. Wish I found you sooner but at least I found ya. Thanks for the educational & entertaining vids!
Thanks Randy. My friend built me a beautiful D28 and I was terrified of getting it wrong. Now I am confident about where to place the pin. Cheers man.
Thanks Randy you are a great tutor.
I was frightened initially because there was no exact measurement given, but after you explained WHY the button goes where it does, I was able to follow your instructions. I marked two different places about a 3/16" apart and stared at them until I was happy with one of 'em. Worked first time. Thanks especially for the advice on marking the bit with tape so that you know how deep to drill. I didn't go in at any sort of angle, but tried to hold the drill exactly perpendicular (normal) to the plane tangent to the surface at the drill point, so I was drilling straight towards the center of the "meat".
Randy, love your channel man! Love the way you say git-tar and really value your wise and down to earth advice on guitar maintenance and repairs. Hope you and you're neighbors are getting back on your feet after those dreadful floods- all the best to you from Melbourne, Australia.
Thank you my friend! Yeah we are finally getting cleaned up and digging out, man what a mess still tho. Thanks for checking out my videos! :)
I was scared to do this operation on my father's old Gibson, but it went well, thanks to you!
Job done: thanks, yet again, Guru for saving me from double-treble out-thinking myself, thinking pro-crastination!
Tip for screws into hardwood, tallow or just rub the thread in a candle. Lubrication and preservative.
Yet another excellent lifesaving video. Thanks again Randy!
you're welcome brother thank you for checking it out!
Another good one man! A practice run with the drill bit is a great idea! Rock on brother!
One can never be too sure of ones self lol cheers brother!
Hello from Leeds, UK! Great video, super helpful. Thank you. Stephen
hello! and thanks so much Stephen!
Thanks a lot man I was about to put my button in the wrong place Keep On Rockin in the Free World
Thanks I enjoy your style of presentation.
I will get er done today kind sir
Over here in Northern Ireland and finding your videos fascinating and your tips a great help. Thank you and best wishes
Great quick clips tips video, Randy! :-) Thumbs up! Have a great day....Jenny 🌻🌻
Thank you for having a look Jenny! Wishing you a wonderful Wednesday! :)
Thanks Randy, with your help I didn't destroy my guitar! The tape was a smart idea.
Glad it helped! thanks for watching!
Enjoy all your vids my man. Entertaining and very educational. Thank you
great energy! super helpful
Hey Randy really have been enjoying all your work that you put on UA-cam because of you I’ve taken better care of my guitars not that I ever abused them but your videos give me a heads up on the right thing to do thanks my friend. Mark B.
Hi Randy excellent video. What a great idea by testing it on another bit of timber first. That is going to save my new guitar when it turns up next week. Masking tape will also help to not slide all over my neck when drilling in. Excellent tips. Hi from Australia.
thanks Henry! and thanks for checking out my videos!
I'd also say to anyone doing this: check very carefully that you're drilling in at the correct angle, otherwise the base of the strap button won't sit on the neck heel properly, and there will be an uneven and unsightly gap. I notice that you use a felt or similar washer between the button and the guitar - a good idea.
Hey Randy, I just subscribed. I love your style. Getting ready to install strap button, so I watched several vids and you were the first guy to explain how much stress tying strap to headstock causes. Your advice to use scrap wood to practice on to ensure correct drill size was right on. Appreciate you brother. -Terry
Thank you!!... gonna fix my old girl up!!.. love the vids!!.. great information!!! Come see us in Charlotte sometime!!
Happy 4th of July Mr Randy! I like the white strap button, looks great with the binding on the body and the neck. Hooold Oooon! :)
I thought so too! I didn't have any metal buttons on hand but I think this looks better than a metal one on this guitar. Happy 4th Suzanna! Hold on! :D
What's up man u saved my ass with this video my brotha thanks
Great video mate thanks for the help!
Thanks! Just got-er-done in a few minutes. The only thing I might add as a cautionary tale for anyone is to find out - if possible - where the bolts might be, depending on your own instrument. For example, it took a 60-second search to get a pdf that showed where the bolts were in my Seagull S6. Anyway, much appreciated, kind sir!
good call! drilling into a bolt would be a major error! glad to hear you got it done, cheers my friend and thanks for watching!
Thank you, Randy! I appreciate your very informative video! :)
another great.......quick....clip...tip! I've seen strap buttons in all kinds a locations....that they shouldn't be! Have a great 4th Randy!
I've seen them in some strange places before too, I have to ask myself what in the world they were thinking lol Happy forth to you as well my friend! Thanks for watching!
I'm doing this to my Martin very soon, thanks for the great video.
Randy, can't wait to hear that guild sing. great tip about the strap button. Hope you and your family are safe. Saw the flooding and know how it is, we had it in Texas not long ago. keep up the he true good work. Peace!
Hey thank you Soapbox for the kind words and thoughts, we're still shoveling and digging out but it's finally starting to look a little better now. It's been a rough week here. Thanks again my friend for checking out my video! :) Cheers!
Thanks for your videos I'm working on my guitar an your videos help a lot thank you
Randy, I just got my first guitar on April 4, 2019 and started watching your videos. I love everyone I've watched. Learning alot. The only problem I have is I can't stop watching your videos to practice - lol... You are awesome brother. May GOD BLESS you and keep the videos coming... Happy Easter Bro...
Cool n stable fix to a common problem. Waaay back when I worked in that music store I wish I'd known this. What I used to tell acoustic players was use 1 of those leather or suede shoe laces since the store was 2 units down from a shoe repair in the mall. Was a temporary fix since could tie it around headstock under the strings.
hahaa I was just thinking after I made this video I'm going to make another tips video about straps, and using them that way (tied to the headstock) and whether it's a good idea or not. lol I bet you generated a lot of extra business for the shoe store! :)
Randy Schartiger Yeah some of the stores in that mall tried to help each outer out since making a living with the insane lease rates was rough. These days there hasn't been any music stores in malls since the late 90's. most are in either downtown or rundown areas. But thats another story.
I used to love going to those big malls, only because about all of them had music stores, I'd always spend my time there while the wife did her shopping lol It's amazing now days how many people shop online, I don'y know how sure I'd be about buying a guitar tho that I could hold and look at and play.
Randy Schartiger Yeah that's what I like about music stores I can actually go into, also avoid shipping, not just the costs but having to waiting for it to arrive.
Well that was easy! Greetings from Louisville, childhood home of Mary Travers and site of the world theatrical premiere of "Coal Miner's Daughter" (1980).
New subscriber here... love acoustic guitars
Glad I found ya
Great tip, thanks!
Excellent video Randy. Particularly like your advice about practicing this operation on some scrap wood first. Cheers from Carolina!
The thought of drilling into my guitar scares hell out of me. I have visions of the guitar flying apart. I know it won’t maybe maybe not.
Good video Randy. But here's a couple more tips for beginners who may make the dreaded mistake of using a drill bit that is slightly too large in diameter, resulting in the screw not being secure enough when installed: #1.......never........EVER......"glue the screw in place". This is the worst thing you can possibly do, because now ya have a screw glued into your neck heel, making it near impossible to remove it without severely damaging the neck heel of the guitar. #2: The very best way to install the screw when you've made the mistake of drilling the hole slightly too large in diameter, is to simply use a wooden ROUND toothpick. Insert the tip of the round wooden toothpick as far as it will go inside the hole you drilled. Leave the toothpick in the hole and break it off inside the hole. Now your strap button screw should have enough added wood to fasten securely. #3: If the screw still doesn't secure nicely, simply remove the screw AND the toothpick, and start with a fresh toothpick, only this time, BEFORE inserting the tip of the toothpick, break the tip of the toothpick off by hand & throw away the tip, because you're now going to be using the thicker part of the toothpick. ( If the toothpick seems to be too large, use sandpaper & carefully sand the section of the toothpick you will be inserting in the hole, to get a better fit for the strap button screw. ) Repeat the step of inserting the modified toothpick into the hole and break it off inside the hole. Now, your screw should definitely be secure when installing. #4: When using the toothpick method, some people will use a drop of wood glue, and here's how: Break the toothpick off inside the hole as normal. Next, VERY CAREFULLY use a single drop or 2 of wood glue on the side of the toothpick that will be smashed against the inside of the hole. Use another toothpick as a tool to push the inserted toothpick against one side of the drilled hole and REMOVE "the toothpick tool" before the glue sets up. ( Wipe off any excess glue immediately. ) LET THE GLUE DRY COMPLETELY BY WAITING UNTIL THE NEXT DAY TO INSTALL THE STRAP BUTTON/SCREW. Do NOT install the screw/strap button until the glue is completely dry.......or else you will be gluing the screw in place too.......and that's a big NO NO. Lastly: anytime you install a strap button, be sure to use a felt washer inserted onto the screw, beneath the strap button, to protect the finish of the guitar. When you buy new strap buttons, always make sure that they come with the felt washers.
Nice to see. Thanks sir!
Hi Randy
Love your channel, looks like quality work being done. Always liked the small shops. Just starting to play again, been away for 20 years, life gets in the way. So I'm back and your Makin it a lot easer.
THANKS AGAIN KEN G ALBERTA CANADA
P. S. REMEBER YOUR ONLY AS GOOD AS YOUR LAST JOB
Thanks Kent and welcome aboard! I quite playing for over 20 years too! I quite everything lol started back working on guitars and playing in 2009. Happy to hear my videos are helpful! Thanks again!
Hi Randy, Thanks for the video. I'm gonna use your tip on practicing on a board! Cheers
Thanks man, you're a professor of the KISS principle.
Thanks Randy!! I needed this guidance!!
Hello Randy. Really enjoy your video's. I'm in South Wales in the UK.
Hi my old friend - you’re right it did only take five minutes to drill and fit but two hours to get a piece of felt and the correct drill bit - sure Randy I’m sure in your distant past you have started a five minute job and completed in just over two hours - Also for your viewing public check the drill size I used a 7/64” for my Ernie Ball lock strap. Thanks Randy
Hey Randy, I love watching your videos. I have a Martin 0018 and have been thinking of putting a strap button on. I watched the video from Dave Doll from Martin and they put the button in the middle of the heel. I went to a local Taylor Guitar store in Key West and they had all there strap buttons in the same place. What is your opinion on their placement. By the way, I loved your reasoning for a strap button as opposed to the placing the strap at the end of the neck
Hello! New subscriber. Great videos, I get to learn and laugh. Thank you.
Hey from Alabama....thanks for showing me how to put my strap on. You are very educated in the guitar and I can tell you love it like I do. Like to watch you play and see how much you feel your music. This is Cody's mom.....he will probably be mad at me.....oh well that's what ya have to deal with when you leave your account up on MY computer.
Hi Randy
I enjoy all your videos Ive seen Keep up the great work !!!
Thank you my friend! More to come! :)
Hat tip to Banacek60...Great tip about waxing the wood screws. A very old method for lubricating wood screws.
Also would recommend tapered drill bits. These bits allow the screw to bite into the wood, the entire length of the screw.
I was always surprised that most acoustic guitar manufacturers didn't install a second button at the neck heal anyway, like they do on electric guitars. Tying-off the strap at the headstock never seemed like a good anchor spot nor the idea of having to tie it either.
when I work on the 2 truss' inside the pot of a banjo I always wax the screws before putting them back together, some banjos have as many as 3 truss rods counting the ones inside the pot, they are used to achieve the right angle of the neck. I can see where tapered drill bits would be good too! thanks for the tip and thanks for watching.
Thanks Brother
Man that guild sounds fandamtastic
thank you brother! yeah it was indeed a great sounding guitar, it may be back soon for a neck reset. thanks again brother!
You can't beat those classic guitars no mater if it's a guild gibson Martin or broomstick they all sound good.
I agree totally! :)
Hey, that was pretty cool! I need to do that to my other guitar. I like the white plastic because it'll match the end pin. Thanks.
Greetings! This is just the video I was looking for. I am going to be a beginner player and am interested in the small details like this. I'm just over 50 and wish I had picked up a guitar sooner.
Happy to comment to you my friend, thanks for the video, going to do it to my guitar, rock on!!!
Nice clip Randy hope all is well sorry you had to send the guild home but she will be back!!Happy 4th for you we had our cad day yesterday and it rained!!Hollld!Onnnn!!
Yep sent her home a few days ago and really been missing her ever since! Rain lol it seems to be doing that alot everywhere lately! Hope all is well your way mate! Cheers! Hold on!!! =D
Thanx Randy, for your advice! I just did this job an hour ago! on my new Guild guitar! It works great! :) . And maybe I've got a usefull tip for American guitarists? I explain: In Holland we've got a beer called "Grolsch beugel-fles" (typical bottles with a rubber red ring on top of the bottle), many guitarists overhere use them to secure the strap on the lock, it's cheap and works really great! :) The guitar never falls of!! (ps excuse me for my bad english-speaking) greetz from the Netherlands!, Maarten Postma
Great videos, Randy! Where's your home?
I've bought the strap button and I have the Sigma GJA-SG200 Grand Jumbo down and ready to go but I only have a high speed drill that plugs into the wall socket nah bugger it I'll take it down to Leo's.
Hey Brother, love your videos. HOLD ON!
Thanks again randy .I love your videos man.I can't wait to see what's next at "The house that never sleeps".peace brother.
It's hard to tell what might be next on this channel lol thank you for viewing and commenting Stephen is it greatly appreciated!
New Subscriber here. Love the videos keep up the good work!
thank you my friend! and thanks for subscribing! welcome aboard the madness! :)
I imagine it's going to be a bummer for you when it comes time to return that guitar. It is a sweet one and as far as I can tell from what comes through my headphones here it really does sound awesome. Great work getting that one going again. Cheers!
Thanks mang! Yeah is was hard to watch her leave! Sent it back to the owner a few days ago, he should be getting her today I believe. This is one of the best sounding guitars that's been thru here in a while!
That was nice! So important to choose the right bit so yer heel don't split...
Hello brother, great as always
Thank you Kevin! :) Cheers!
Great info. I've got to install one and this is helpful.
Thanks for viewing, I'm glad the video is helpful.
Thanks for the tips brother, big help!
Nooooooooo ! don't let her go lol !! Great stuff mate,rock on.
Thanks mate! She's already left here, it was a sad good bye lol
I found this very helpful and informative. Thank you.... and hello by the way...
Just what I needed. Thanks Bro!!!!!!
I just drive a nail in the neck and use a peace of bail hay string for my strap.Good video🎸🎸🎸👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😊
hahaha that works too! Thanks for viewing Steve!
I put mine on the fretboard get a good buzz
Thank you Randy. I see where a lot of people around my neck of the woods attach the strap to the tuner plate? Board? OHOH! Dammit I hope I used the right word cuz I really have been paying attention....I forget little things sometimes!;)
The headstock you mean? I see a lot of them doing that too, I'll have a video coming soon on that as well. Thanks for checking it out Mike!
;) Headstock....Thanks.....;)
By the way, have you heard of the Samantha Fish Band? You probably have but if not, you should check em out, very good blues/rock/country, a bit of everything. I like em!
How do you install a button on the tail?
nothing holds it in accept the taper, it has to be tapered so the farther you insert it the tighter it gets.
@@RandySchartiger Big thanks my brother in arms. I totally enjoy your content and refer back to it often. Keep em coming.
Always Good Thanks Randy
Thank you George for checking it out and commenting!
Thanks Randy, i got to do this to my J.B. Player.
Randy a good video. I always did not like the idea of putting strap Pen's on my guitar's like that, lol. Something about putting that screw into my guitar turned my stomach. My brother use tell me I was silly for feeling like that. He bought a new D45 a couple of years before he died. First thing he put a strap pen on. I guess it is dum. But I can't change the way I feel. Sorry I always post to much I guess. But a thumbs up to your video. I will glad you are looking rested today. God Bless my friend.
Feeling much better! :) I know what you mean and can relate, it's not easy to take a drill to a D45! Thank for checking it out bro, happy 4th to you and yours!
The only difficult part of the job is getting the location right. My recently purchased Martin D16E is located (the button not the guitar) where Randy shows (by Martin). On my first guitar Yamaha FG830, no button. While the guitar was in the shop for action work I asked for a button install. Tech looked at me a bit oddly, liked "can't you do this yourself". The reason he looked at me oddly was the easy place he picked (the wrong place) for the button. He drilled on the flat part of the heel. Sure it was quick but the strap does not tend to pull the guitar in close to your body like it will when the button is correctly located. Cost me $10.00 for an incorrectly located button. I still like the tech at my guitarshop, heck of a nice guy, just a small mistake.
Howzit Randy! Thanks for all you do! Aloha!
Thanks for the quick tip. All my guitars have two strap buttons on them except I just came across a cheap Yamaha classical guitar someone must have left at my house years ago that doesn’t even have one on the bottom. I’m thinking of getting some strings for it to check it out but doubt I will bother to put strap buttons on it.
Does it even have a hole on the bottom end of the body for a strap button? Just a few days ago someone was talking about a Fender classical guitar and they said it didn't have any buttons and there wasn't even a hole in the bottom to put one. I don't think I've ever seen one that didn't come from the factory with at least a hole pre-drilled there.
There aren't any holes drilled anywhere. Maybe they just don't spend the money to do it on these cheapie beginner classicals. This is a Yamaha CG-40MA and as far as I can tell they didn't even bother to give it a serial number.
Nice job. That's how I do it also.
Thank you Jerry! I've seen some people put them into the body! Not a good place IMO.
Good tip. Thanks
Hey Randy,
mahalos for the great videos you put together...Great articulation. aloha,G
I also put a little bit of paraffin on the screw before inserting it.
That's a good idea! Thanks for sharing it!