civictiger Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Hey guys.. I use Jim Dunlop strap locks, rather than the custom buttoms, and now the screw on the bottom of the bass has lost ALL of its bite, I regret using them SO much.. it wasnt until my friend told me to put the strap under the buttons that come with the bass and then screw the buttons over the strap so its screwed on that I feel even worse.. Im gonna have to now drill a longer hole than what it is stocked for very upset!! does ANYONE know of an alternative? I really dont want to drill a longer hole in and get a longer screw, incase it again looses its bite and then im back to square one.. another reason is cause I treat this bass well and I dont really want to 'modify' it in any way.. its my first professional bass and its a rare one too so I dont wanna change its value to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colledge Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 the screw from my standard strap button on one of my basses lost all of its bite, i just pit a bit of superglue in the hole and placed it in there, its worked really well, ain't gona come out any time soon. just make sure that you di it first the right time, its not really repeatable . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwilym Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 get a thin piece of wood and cut it to length, and slide it into the hole. A whittled down match-stick is ideal. Done it myself once and it works a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 (edited) That might get you into trouble if you ever need to take them out again.^ [b]edit : I was replying to College.[/b] One of the easiest fixes is to pop a matchstick or toothpick in the hole and then send your screw home. You could accompany the matchstick with a bit of wood glue but leave it overnight before putting the screw back in. Edited September 26, 2010 by Ou7shined Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civictiger Posted September 26, 2010 Author Share Posted September 26, 2010 would I have to cut the match-stick up? I am really really not a wood type of person! does any of you know a video out on the net that I could look at for guidance? or even be interested in making a sticky with pictures? anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyonbass Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 I posted [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=47268"]THIS[/url] on the subject a while ago, if it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protium Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 I normally clean/drill the hole out, bit of wood glue, hammer some tight-fitting dowel in and redrill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 I used a bit of matchstick on my bass back in the mid 90s & have had no issues since. Just break a small slither off, pop it in the hole & the jobs a good 'un. It's not an exact science Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Cocktail sticks are hard wood, some of them and glue is my favoured, or those wooden skewers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endorka Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 [quote name='civictiger' post='968699' date='Sep 26 2010, 06:59 PM']would I have to cut the match-stick up? I am really really not a wood type of person![/quote] Nah! Stick the match in the hole, snap the remainder off, and you're done. It this still isn't sufficient to grip the screw, repeat again with another match. Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 [quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='968847' date='Sep 26 2010, 09:24 PM']Cocktail sticks are hard wood, some of them and glue is my favoured,[/quote] +1 A bit of wood glue in the hole, insert as many cocktail sticks as you can by hand, rolling each one in the glue, then gently tap in another one, maybe two, with a small hammer. Leave overnight and cut off the protruding sticks in the morning. Good as new - well, for a new screwhole anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Just as a sort of reverse reply, the button screw came loose in my bass and I found out it was due to the longer button plus bit on the strap of the strap lock touching the floor when I put the bass on its stand. The weight of the bass being plomped straight down on the button when I thought it was onto the body on the rubberised arms of the stand. Might be worth a check if you have one of those collapsable stands like me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 (edited) I had an Ibanez bass in for a setup last week. The owner had bought it for a song and wanted it setup before a gig at the weekend. However, I found a problem with the strap button. This is what can happen if you the matchstick/cocktail stick fix without gluing it I drilled the strap button hole out to 3/16" for a piece of dowel. One end of the dowel is shaped into a blunt nose and the sides have small slits in them so the glue can squeeze out. I then hammered it in flush and use a punch to push it in fraction more. I left that overnight then drilled a small pilot hole before drilling a larger hole to accept the strap button screw. Edited September 27, 2010 by 7string Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civictiger Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 thanks for all the replies guys I just used 3 cocktail sticks soaked with wood glue and shoved it in, its now gonna leave to dry til arounf 1pm tomorrow the glue is around 10 years odl but I hope its still effective!!! I also am going to put my strap over the hole and THEN screw the strap buttons on. my guitarist does this rather than use strap locks, its a much more effective method. since straplocks like 'come out' a bit in length over the bass, it means the weight is being held away from the bass, not next to it, so its much more strong and efficient. i'd recommend every doing it, really. free straplocks for all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmanAzz Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 I used a cocktail stick on mine dude. I think all basses do this! Unless you have some mighty screws! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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