kidblast Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 My J200 needs a strap button, (I can't live with out it for a time, but eventually it has to have one). I've got a few gold and a snakewood ones on hand, w/the right screws and felt pads (white and black). (position 5)!!! bottom edge of heel facing the floor) The way I've done this in the past. 1: use blue painters tape, and cover the area where this will go 2: a small pilot hole with a smaller drill bit (marked for depth) 3: a second hole with the proper bit that is the right diameter for the screw (marked for depth) 4: a few turns with a counter sink tool by hand to smooth out the top of the screw hole. 5: a small dab of Vaseline on the screw tip 6: install button w/screw and felt pad. Just want to make sure there's nothing to be aware of on J200, the heal is more rounded than other heels I've installed these on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drathbun Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 My J200 needs a strap button, (I can't live with out it for a time, but eventually it has to have one). I've got a few gold and a snakewood ones on hand, w/the right screws and felt pads (white and black). (position 5)!!! bottom edge of heel facing the floor) The way I've done this in the past. 1: use blue painters tape, and cover the area where this will go 2: a small pilot hole with a smaller drill bit (marked for depth) 3: a second hole with the proper bit that is the right diameter for the screw (marked for depth) 4: a few turns with a counter sink tool by hand to smooth out the top of the screw hole. 5: a small dab of Vaseline on the screw tip 6: install button w/screw and felt pad. Just want to make sure there's nothing to be aware of on J200, the heal is more rounded than other heels I've installed these on. Your process is correct and your placement is, of course, up to you. However, I place my heel strap buttons on the treble side of the heel (beware of drilling or screwing into the dovetail). Placing the button where you suggest, makes the guitar tilt forward when standing and also means the guitar rests on the strap button when in the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 Your process is correct and your placement is, of course, up to you. However, I place my heel strap buttons on the treble side of the heel (beware of drilling or screwing into the dovetail). Placing the button where you suggest, makes the guitar tilt forward when standing and also means the guitar rests on the strap button when in the case. Thanks !! that's the location!! I must have remembered the number wrong! where you picture yours is exactly where I want to put mine. is that a j200 heel we're looking at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drathbun Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Thanks !! that's the location!! I must have remembered the number wrong! where you picture yours is exactly where I want to put mine. is that a j200 heel we're looking at? It is! It is my 2012 75th Anniversary Golden Age SJ200. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 Wow Doug that's a beauty!!! thanks for your advice man, helped out a lot.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissouriPicker Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 You guys each have an awesome-looking guitar. Absolutely pure guitar porn. Wow! It's literally impossible to not lust for one of these super jumbo beasts.///////////////and be extra careful when installing that strap button, kidblast....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drathbun Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 You guys each have an awesome-looking guitar. Absolutely pure guitar porn. Wow! It's literally impossible to not lust for one of these super jumbo beasts.///////////////and be extra careful when installing that strap button, kidblast....lol Yes indeed! Ditto on that! You have to select the meatier part of the heel to ensure not to penetrate the dove tail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 Thanks to your help Drath, when I'm ready to do this, I know exactly what to do. hey Missouri, you know, I've been playing for about 50 years now. I can't count the guitars that have passed through my hands. these really are a totally different experience. Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vtpicker Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 That 2012 75th Anniversary Golden Age SJ200 is a fabulous guitar. Where did you find it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drathbun Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 That 2012 75th Anniversary Golden Age SJ200 is a fabulous guitar. Where did you find it? While I was working at Long & McQuade Musical Instruments here in Calgary, a gentleman arrived with two Les Pauls and this 2012 75th Anniversary. He sold all three guitars to L&M for substantially less than they were worth (L&M needs to turn used instruments around quickly and always informs customers they can do much, much better selling them privately). He didn't seem to mind as he apparently owned many guitars and was getting rid of a few that were never played. It was purchased new by the gentleman, here in Calgary in 2012. It is a 1 of 75 made in Bozeman for the 75th Anniversary of the SJ200. It came with a faux ostrich skin case and a framed certificate. Our guitar manager immediately put the guitar into our September 2015 "attic sale" for $4000 Cdn (it was $8500 Cdn new in 2012). Because it was part of the special sale, employees were NOT allowed to purchase. I was bummed about that having thought I could sell my standard privately J200 and purchase this unique guitar for relatively little. The guitar manager let me know I'd have first dibs on the guitar if it wasn't sold during the two day sale. L&M's annual attic sale is a huge event and there were people lined up down the street to get into the store for these bargains. When I arrived at the store for the afternoon shift, it was packed. I immediately went to the acoustic room where I discovered the guitar was gone. I asked a colleague about it and he said it had been purchased by a lady first thing in the morning. For the rest of the day I was not a happy camper. When I came home from work, the guitar was sitting on the couch next to my smiling wife. She had gone out in the morning (I thought she had gone out with friends) sat in the line for two hours in the cold morning air (she brought a lawn chair and coffee) and purchased the guitar for me! It took me four months, but I finally sold the J200 standard to a wonderful local gentleman who will cherish the guitar. Happiness all around! Here is the guitar when it came into the store the first day: The certificate: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 Drathbun,, Now THAT'S a story worthy of the telling!!!!!!!!!!!!!! awesome... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Doug - Give your wife a big hug from all of us. That's a great story ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullmental Alpinist Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Your guitar is a keeper and so is your wife. Great story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 I Stopped in at my luthier's shop yesterday, it's a bit of a drive, but I had the day off. My son Shawn had a neck repair for an Epi Les Paul that was waiting a pickup. (he did a great job on it btw...) I brought my j200 along, and Jim installed one of the strap buttons I tossed in the case, (I just couldn't let myself take a drill to the heel of this guitar) I swear this guy could have done this blindfolded. He refused to take a dime for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatbaroque Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Nice stories from Doug and you KB. I like how the Dads have the Gibsons and the kids have the Epis. That's how the world works.Besides KB I think Sal and Murph have kids with Epis.I bought mine a Yamaha once but she didn't continue guitar.Should have bought her an Epi. Love these J-200 photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 Shawn is actually 36 (with a baby on the way next month) and plays drums (he is an amazing drummer) the Epi LP is there as a part of his "studio" gear (he has an extensive studio setup at his house) the axe he has on hand for people as needed. Apparently someone dropped it at one point, and never told him... One of his buddies picked it up one day and noticed the neck was busted. we think we know who did it, but he's not going to press the issue. Just keep it in the case at all times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly campbell Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 I agree with MP..absolute guitar porn...beautiful guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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