The top horn strap button in my 620 is becoming loose. I tried tightening it with my hand, it just began to go all 360 clockwise.
Should I try to fix this myself or just take it to a luthier?
loosening strap button
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Re: loosening strap button
That would depend on whether you are "qualified" to take care of this yourself.
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Re: loosening strap button
Remove the screw, slide some toothpicks into the hole, snap the ends off flush, reinstall the screw. Use enough toothpicks for a snug fit.
If it comes loose after that, it’ll be time for a pro repair. But toothpicks will solve the problem 9 times out of 10.
If it comes loose after that, it’ll be time for a pro repair. But toothpicks will solve the problem 9 times out of 10.
Re: loosening strap button
The toothpick fix works. I would just add a drop of carpenter's glue onto the toothpicks before slipping them into the whole.
Also, while the strap button is out, put a felt washer on the bottom of the strap button and then screw it on. I have no idea why Ric doesn't use those felt washers. My 360/12 paint chipped around the bottom of the strap button. I placed a felt washer on the button (hides the chip in the paint) and no more chipping.
Also, while the strap button is out, put a felt washer on the bottom of the strap button and then screw it on. I have no idea why Ric doesn't use those felt washers. My 360/12 paint chipped around the bottom of the strap button. I placed a felt washer on the button (hides the chip in the paint) and no more chipping.
Re: loosening strap button
On another forum someone suggested plumber's Teflon tape. I suppose that's if there is still threading in the wood. The felt washers could be helpful as well.
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