Strap Nut ???

4mbi3nt · Unread post by **4mbi3nt** » Sun Feb 16, 2003 6:24 pm

My guitar doesn't have a strap nut in the heal of the neck, i.e. where the neck meets the body. I was thinkin about doin it my self. I just don't know how far I can drill in. The neck is mahogany. Does this split easy? I'm scared as hell cause I paid 1200$ for the guitar and don't have another. Here's a pic if anyone cares.

http://www.alvarezgtr.com/bigguitarspgs/wy1big.html

firedancer86 · Unread post by **firedancer86** » Sun Feb 16, 2003 6:37 pm

OH CRAP!!!

Thats a nice guitar...too nice to not just pay $5 bucks and have a shop do it :lol:

I wouldn't risk it...just my opinion :wink:

hd28v · Unread post by **hd28v** » Sun Feb 16, 2003 7:53 pm

I know that with Marin guitars (and I am sure this goes with other brands as well) but it is best to have a certified dealer do it so if they mess it up you can have some recourse. Either way, I would not do it myself. I could not even think of taking a drill to my baby. Pay the 5-20 bucks.

PilotC150 · Unread post by **PilotC150** » Mon Feb 17, 2003 3:31 pm

I had one added on mine about a month ago. It was $5 parts and labor. Just take it to a shop and they'll do it while you wait.

4mbi3nt · Unread post by **4mbi3nt** » Tue Feb 18, 2003 8:25 pm

thanks for the comments guys. yeah i was gonna have it done, but i was reading some other threads about people DIY'n it. So i just wanted to know if anyone else has. But yeah, i'm gonna have it done.

sable · Unread post by **sable** » Wed Feb 19, 2003 4:54 pm

i did it to a $75 Johnson that i didn't want to spend any more money on but I would never do it to an axe that cost's any more than that. too risky for a mere 5 spot.

4mbi3nt · Unread post by **4mbi3nt** » Wed Feb 19, 2003 9:26 pm

yeah had i relized it was only 5$ i would've just had it done. I was just too lazy to call :wink:

my bad. Thanks to all for settin me straight :roll:

waffle_house_jam · Unread post by **waffle_house_jam** » Sat Feb 22, 2003 9:46 am

taking a drill to a $1000+ guitar? dear god, man dont even consider it lol

PilotC150 · Unread post by **PilotC150** » Sat Feb 22, 2003 3:05 pm

waffle_house_jam wrote:taking a drill to a $1000+ guitar? dear god, man dont even consider it lol

Well, if my guitar comes with it installed, then the drilling was done before I bought it, but it as still done. So I just walk away and look at other guitars while they're doing it. It makes it easier......until you hear the drill starting.

Speenis · Unread post by **Speenis** » Sat Feb 22, 2003 4:29 pm

To get extremely super technical, I am sure they drill the hole before assembling the guitar, hence the insanity waffle mentioned of taking a drill to a $1000+ guitar is still valid.

Pickles · Unread post by **Pickles** » Sat Feb 22, 2003 4:38 pm

no clue about strap nuts hehe... never use a strap. always sitting down when i play

PilotC150 · Unread post by **PilotC150** » Sun Feb 23, 2003 4:43 pm

shane wrote:no clue about strap nuts hehe... never use a strap. always sitting down when i play

I just can't get confertable playing sitting. Standing just gets the guitar in the perfect position.

sable · Unread post by **sable** » Sun Feb 23, 2003 11:12 pm

PilotC150 wrote:
shane wrote:no clue about strap nuts hehe... never use a strap. always sitting down when i play
I just can't get confertable playing sitting. Standing just gets the guitar in the perfect position.

hehe, i'm the oppositte. when it's time to rock this puppy down i have to be sitting. i'm thinking of getting one of those nice tall chairs or whatever.

Pickles · Unread post by **Pickles** » Tue Feb 25, 2003 3:32 pm

i usually sit, but if i have to i can stand. its just not as convenient. not to mention when im wearing someone elses strap which is way too big and i cant readjust it because the dude gets upset about it even though i have to extend my arm almost all the way down to play.... :shock:

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