strap button turns

[Hank]

I have recently begun playing with a strap again and sitting on a tall chair with one foot on the ground…..easier on my back and neck than sitting on a stool.
While working the “Fat” end of an SCGC strap over the strap button on my 34 Zorro I noticed that the button was turning…..not loose or wobbely…just spinning. It was installed by SCGC.
I have not turned counter clockwise as I did not want to back it out.
Potential problem ??…..recommended Fix ?

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1993 Martin HD-28 IR/Sitka
2001 SCGC F Cutaway Maple/German
2008 SCGC OT Madi/Italian
2015 SCGC OM “The Tree” Hog/ European
2016 SCGC 1934 D45 Braz/ Adi
2016 Taylor K62 CE Limited Edition 12 string all Koa
2019 SCGC FTC Granadillo/Redwood
Life is a journey…not a guided tour,
The Bay,The Gulf Stream , The Open Ocean are particular about who they share their secrets with.

• This topic was modified 3 years, 1 month ago by Hank.

[Matt Hayden]

Is this a strap jack (e.g., for a pickup) or a normal endpin?

[Hank]

Matt,
It is the strap button on the treble side of the heel of the neck.

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1993 Martin HD-28 IR/Sitka
2001 SCGC F Cutaway Maple/German
2008 SCGC OT Madi/Italian
2015 SCGC OM “The Tree” Hog/ European
2016 SCGC 1934 D45 Braz/ Adi
2016 Taylor K62 CE Limited Edition 12 string all Koa
2019 SCGC FTC Granadillo/Redwood
Life is a journey…not a guided tour,
The Bay,The Gulf Stream , The Open Ocean are particular about who they share their secrets with.

[Richard Hoover]

Dear Zorro,

That button is secured by a wood screw that is tightened only enough to hold it in place. Any movement in the wood from temp or humidity and any compression of the felt washer that fits between the base of the button and the heel surface will allow the button to be turned. The remedy is an ever so slight clockwise turn to the button’s hold down screw. This will prevent it from turning, rattling or further disrupting you peace of mind.

Hi from all the crew!

Richard

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