hicacolis Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Hi all.. I attached a Bigsby B7 + Vibramate V7 on my LP, But turns out i can't use a Planet Lock Guitar Strap.. I'll show you the images: This is the strap connect part.. I dont know what is it called.. This is the top one.. And this, is the bottom, close to the tail peace.. And this is my Planet Lock Guitar strap.. As you can see, the end my strap lock is kind of thick, and it can't fit to the bottom strap connect of the guitar.. I marked it with red lines.. Do you know what i meant? Any solutions? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Use some washers to create some distance from the Bigsby's hinge and use a longer screw to attach the strapbutton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicacolis Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 Ow.. Wahsers.. alright.. When i browse online.. The have the one made from metal.. and one that looks like: Which one that is better ? And what kind of screw is used for strap buttons? The series that determines the size for LP... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Metal, you don't want the felt washers. Size, small enough to fit the hole in the hinge, and big enough to allow the screw to go through. You're on your own regarding the exact measurements. I suggest you visit your local hardware store and bring the old screw with you. That will allow you to check the length and thread of a suitable replacementscrew. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 How about a front shot? I've been wondering how the Vibramate would look with a B7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Hic, most Sears stores have a hardware section that includes stainless steel philips head screws and washer in a wide variety of sizes. Gab a bunch that are close and experiment until you get the right combination. If you must have gold, you will then know the eaxct dimensions of what you need to replace them, and have temporary substitutes in the meantime. Or, you could just switch to Schaller or other straplocks and buy a dedicated strap for the guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicacolis Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 Which one guys? Between these 2 I'm wondering though, which is better.. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120526096721&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT Or http://cgi.ebay.com.au/GUITAR-STRAP-LOCK-FENDER-GIBSON-BASS-ACOUSTIC_W0QQitemZ290403810686QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Guitar_Accessories?hash=item439d6a7d7e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianh Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Which one guys?Between these 2 I'm wondering though' date=' which is better.. A Or B Bothe A & B return server errors. Just post the pics.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReneBoedker Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Metal' date=' you don't want the felt washers.[/quote']Why not? I have factory "installed" felt washers on my Epiphone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Why not? I have factory "installed" felt washers on my Epiphone. They're only there to keep the strapknob from scratching the finish. They also allow the strapbuttonscrew to wiggle loose eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMcClane5000 Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 that's probably the ugliest coloured strap I've ever seen (and what's the the plastic clamp at the end?), sorry mate, no offense. Just buy a couple of gold strap locks for a buck twenty and maybe a nice strap if you're on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicacolis Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 I'll open a new thread regarding the look of my LP.. About the problem of the strap buttons.. First, i cant use stuff like this Because my strap buttons are really tight.. what i need is... Something to fill the gap that the red arrow is pointing..something solid i suppose.. Thus, if all this are going well.. i can use any time of locks i want.. just like it the top strap buttons. I need this length (red line) So SOrry to make this complicated... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicacolis Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 HM.. are these the one that Gretsch guitars with Bigsby (include tailpiece) use? Anyway, what is this called peter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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