Wee Davy Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I'm looking for suggestions for safely attaching a strap to the over sized LR baggs endpin on my Hummingbird Pro. I tried enlarging the existing hole in my strap but I'm not happy with the fit. I want to feel safe when using a strap standing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParlourMan Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I'm looking for suggestions for safely attaching a strap to the over sized LR baggs endpin on my Hummingbird Pro. I tried enlarging the existing hole in my strap but I'm not happy with the fit. I want to feel safe when using a strap standing up. Either a strap lock or you can go old school and use the rubber washer from a Grolsch beer bottle. Works wonders. Bonus points for using 'wee' in your user name. Good lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojorule Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 This arcane subject came up once before, and it turned out that some of the American cousins have some sort of plastic jackplug with an enlarged disc at the base. It can be inserted into the LR Baggs endpin once the strap has been attached, whereupon the disc acts as a sort of straplock. Apparently it doesn't engage the battery, because it is made of plastic. I could draw various analogies, but I prefer to leave things to ParlourMan's overactive imagination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 For what it's worth, I ain't found a solution I'm happy with yet - and most of my flattops are AE and most have that kinda jack. I keep thinking that somebody's gotta invent something like a "vicegrip" pliers, but until then... I've tried a number of "suggested solutions" I still didn't trust. So now ... I'm just awfully careful. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainpicker Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I was going to make my own but then I found this: http://tapastring.com/strapkeeper0605.htm Works like a charm and it's as strong as the pictures make it out to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul E Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I use one of those strap keepers on my J-200. Works just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dotneck Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I unscrew the decorative nut on the jack...put hole in the strap over the exposed threads...then screw the nut back onto the threads. Creates a nice snug fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drathbun Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I was going to make my own but then I found this: http://tapastring.com/strapkeeper0605.htm Works like a charm and it's as strong as the pictures make it out to be. I've got one of these on each one of my acoustics with straps. Works like a charm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry K Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Good thread and I will try some of these suggestions. The Baggs endpin works well as is. Not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motherofpearl Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Either a strap lock or you can go old school and use the rubber washer from a Grolsch beer bottle. Works wonders. Bonus points for using 'wee' in your user name. Good lad. Ha props for using wee. Your hilarious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainpicker Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Ok, I too like the Grolsch beer gaskets but go here: http://www.fantes.com/bottles.html and scroll down and you can buy just the gaskets for a $1.69 for like ten of them (or some such). Also a great place to get all kinds of kitchen tools and things for cooking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerohead Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I've got one of these on each one of my acoustics with straps. Works like a charm. I just ordered one thanks Drathbun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Davy Posted February 19, 2014 Author Share Posted February 19, 2014 Thanks to everyone for their help. I've ordered a strapkeeper this morning. Wee Davy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dawg Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 I was going to make my own but then I found this: http://tapastring.com/strapkeeper0605.htm Works like a charm and it's as strong as the pictures make it out to be. Glad you found this .I've tried a lot of methods but for ten bucks I'm giving these a try.Just bought two. Kudos mountainpicker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Looks to me just a convoluted way to justify the $10 , a grolch bottle thing works with the same methodology. Let us know how you get on when it arrives ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParlourMan Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Looks to me just a convoluted way to justify the $10 , a grolch bottle thing works with the same methodology. Let us know how you get on when it arrives ! Electric, acoustic whatever, never came across a better / less hassle-free method than the Grolsch tops. Splendid solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Davy Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 I'm looking for suggestions for safely attaching a strap to the over sized LR baggs endpin on my Hummingbird Pro. I tried enlarging the existing hole in my strap but I'm not happy with the fit. I want to feel safe when using a strap standing up. Strapkeeper fitted this morning . Fantastic fit and I'll have complete confidence in it. Thanks again for all your contributions. I did try the Grolsch method but the Baggs endpin plus my strap was too much for it. WD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonne Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I received 100 Grolsch Gaskets today from L D Carlson, found on ebay. They work just great on standard guitar strap buttons. Not so good on my acoustics with pickups installed. I'm using Switchcraft endpin jacks and the gaskets wont stay on with those. The total thickness of the leather strap and gasket prevents the gasket from getting a good grip, and it jumps off. With a strap of thinner material it might work? JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonne Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Got a newsletter from Stewmac today and this new product caught my attention. May be the solution to the problem we have been discussing here: http://www.stewmac.com/npa/0258?utm_source=NPA&utm_medium=email&utm_content=hero_learnmoregrph&utm_campaign=NPA_0258_A_20140331 Would be good to hear from anyone who's had a chance to try it out . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boyd Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 That StewMac product looks like a larger version of what Dotneck described above. I have also been doing the same thing (I screw it on "upside down"). I unscrew the decorative nut on the jack...put hole in the strap over the exposed threads...then screw the nut back onto the threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonne Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Here's a demo video from Youtube: JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonne Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I received the Acoustic Strap Secure in the mail today and put it to use on my Banner J-45 right away. It's a great product, installs easily and holds the strap securely attached to the guitar. No more worry about the strap slipping off while playing. I'll order a couple more for my other acoustics with endpin jacks in them. At $14 from StewMac this is a cheap insurance against mishaps! JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballcorner Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 I just ordered one thanks Drathbun! I have a drawer full of StrapKeepers - great, affordable product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemoonofky Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 I actually took the electronics out of my Hummingbird, but when it was installed I made the strap hole a little bigger and used a zip tie to pull it tight. Snipped off the excess and works like a charm. Once I put a strap on my guitar, I usually don't take it off so the zip tie works great. Simple and effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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