strap button turns

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    • #360
      Hank
      Participant

        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 ?

        • This topic was modified 6 years, 1 month ago by Hank.
      • #362
        Matt Hayden
        Participant

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

          • #365
            Hank
            Participant

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

          • #712
            Richard Hoover
            Senior Moderator

              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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