cpanico Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Hey. So I just put a Hummingbird Pro on layaway (currently waiting for the last half of the money to pay it off. I'm curious about the results of installing a strap button to the heel of the guitar. I personally can't stand tying the strap to the neck as it causes the guitar to be positioned awkwardly. I've looked up other threads about this topic, but I wanted to know specifically about the Hummingbird Pro. I'm not really concerned about devaluing the guitar at all, I'm just worried about messing it up in some way, whether it's the wood breaking, the hardware being damaged, or anything else. Hopin' somebody can give me their input. Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Somewhere around here there is a great picture with numbers of a variety of strap button positions, and great discussion on the various positions. This from Stew-Mac. Alot of folks seem to endorse position 5 - as do I. Position 2 seems to tilt the guitar away from my comfortable playing position. Having said that, I rarely find myself using a strap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroAussie Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Yep, No 5 for me pls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchristo Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 5 for me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpanico Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 I think that #3 would probably be my preference. My main concern is that I don't want to damage the guitar. I wasn't sure if maybe there was anything about the Hummingbird Pro that would make the modification unadvisable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Nilppeznaf Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 I think that #3 would probably be my preference. My main concern is that I don't want to damage the guitar. I wasn't sure if maybe there was anything about the Hummingbird Pro that would make the modification unadvisable. Hi, I would not recommend position number 3 shown in the photo.... infact many would argue that position should not be even shown !!!!! DO NOT put a strap pin here.... I would ask someone at the store to fit a strap button for you.. if they are stocking a Gibson Hummingbird pro..then they should do it no problem..and it will take them 2 minutes. and ask them to put it in either the 2-4 or 5 position... 4 or 5 being the best in my opinion. You sound a little unsure about this..so maybe best let a tech do it for you. there is nothing with the HB pro that makes it any different from any other acoustic for this process. ( the only thing to bear in mind is any modification to the guitar can void your Gibson lifetime warranty ) Hope you love the guitar when you get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Why are you so anxious to install a strap button? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpanico Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 Thanks Del! Steve: I honestly just can't stand tying the strap to the headstock because it creates a very awkward position for me. I also front my own band, so sitting down isn't really the best solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 i agree. pos 3 should not even be shown,, there is nothing there other than the side of the body, it's going to just pull out and leave an unsightly hole where you don't want one. pos. 5 I think is where that front pin should go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpanico Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 Awesome, thanks so much for the info everybody! I'm glad I came her and asked before I did anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The dman Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Position 5 works perfect on my j45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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