mcjason Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Hey guys, so I've just forked out a little shy of thousand euro on a gibson explorer, worth every penny I might add. On my previous guitars I've always but on strap locks, usually schaller but on my epi SG I had to drill a new hole because the hole made by the screw for the strap stud was too big. My Gibson hasn't been delivered yet so I haven't had time to check it out but will I have the same problem with the explorer as with the SG? If so is there any other way to overcome it apart from filling the hole with glue and toothpicks as I read online, it cost quite a lot so I don't wanna do a half *** job like that. Any advice would be appreciated, cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veeman Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Stick with Schallers. If the screw holes are too big, put in a flat toothpick and add a couple drops of Elmers glue. It will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indiana Explorer Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I wanted to add strap locks to my explorer but didn't to "modify" anything structurally on it. I found a Planet Waves guitar strap that locks onto the existing posts and does a great job. They're rated for something like over 100 pounds. I think that's around 45 kilograms for those who still think the metric system is going to catch on..... For about $20 USD I have locking straps that are holding up quite well and no modifications were needed on the guitar. Hope this helps. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenegadeDave Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I have Schaller locks on mine but I have no idea about the hole sizing, they were on there when I bought it (used). They're vintage "Made in W. Germany" ones I might add! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickman Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I'm pretty sure most strap locks have larger diameter screws than the stock strap buttons do. They also usually come with directions on what size drill bit to use so you don't go crackin' any wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibis Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 I prefer to ream out the centre hole of the strap locks in order to fit the original screws. Usually, the head of the screw also needs to be ground down a little to fit down into the strap lock button. This gives a more secure fix than toothpicks and glue, but needs just a little more work. If the neck end screw is going in from the back of the guitar, you must check that the tip of the screw doesn't need to be ground off incase the screw sits lower in the strap lock button than it did in the original. Especially in 61 RI SGs! You wouldn't want a crew tip popping up through the fretboard! Also check the screws provided with the strap lock before getting the screwdriver out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e/2 Explorer Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Dunlops work the best, especially since a lot of the old Norlins came with Gibson straplocks and the Dunlops fit perfectly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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