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bareass

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Strap post coming out
« on: April 06, 2013, 12:15:28 PM »
Hey all, the strap pussy is coming out on my Europa, just wondering what the best technique is to fix this.
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tbrannon

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Strap post coming out
« Reply #1 on: April 06, 2013, 03:21:27 PM »
Too many jokes.... LOL.  
 
Well to fix the strap post, I think standard repair would be to remove the screw holding the strap pin and then either add a very small dowel with some titebond into the hole or just use a few toothpicks (this is what I've done in the past on other basses).  Once they've dried, snap them off at the right length and then re-insert the screw- with some 'new' wood to bite into, you should be good.

jon_jackson

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Strap post coming out
« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2013, 06:36:12 AM »
Toby's procedure is correct if the hole is enlarged or stripped. If the screw just periodically loosens or works its way out, you can add a drop or two of red Loctite 242 to the treads before inserting and tightening the screw and it will hold indefinitely.
2011 Quilted Maple Dragon Wing, Anniversary Electronics
2007 Quilted Cocobolo Custom 5-string Tribute-body Bass ("Scarlet")
2006 Cocobolo SC Deluxe SS
2003 Quilted Maple Series II Europa ("Almost Twins")
1996 Flame Walnut Elan fretless
1994 Flame Maple Classico
1976 Walnut Series I SS