Question EB strap locks, installing

[iamcatwarrior]

Hi, folks, I'll make it quick.

Do EB strap locks require you to replace the factory-installed strap buttons before you can use them, or do they incorporate said strap buttons and not a special replacement piece?

Just curious. Thanks.

 

[mynan]

They come with replacement buttons that you have to use.

 

[adouglas]

Installation is very simple because the screws for the replacement buttons are the same as those for the standard buttons. No drilling or filling needed.

Two tips:

1) Do not lose the special white plastic washers that are under your existing buttons.

2) Do not overtighten the screws or you'll crack your finish, strip the screw hole or both.

 

[bizmarckie]

Here's a link that might be helpful from EB's website:
Ernie Ball | TV

 

[iamcatwarrior]

Installation is very simple because the screws for the replacement buttons are the same as those for the standard buttons. No drilling or filling needed.

WOOHOO! Thank goodness -- that makes me feel better about having them.

Thanks to all who answered; I appreciate it.

 

[five7]

Now all you need is an authenic Ernie Ball strap!

 

[Sting]

Installation is very simple because the screws for the replacement buttons are the same as those for the standard buttons. No drilling or filling needed.

Hi all, newbie here...

The Ernie Ball site video that bizmarckie linked to says that you need a 7/64 drill bit to extent the hole. Is this because he is installing them on an Axis guitar or is this contradicting what your saying?

Just asking 'cause I just bought a SR5 HH and want to install strap locks.

Thanks!

 

[bassmonkeee]

I put a set of EB straplocks on my Dargie Bongo and didn't have to make any modifications of any kind.

 

[ekb16b]

Hi all, newbie here...

The Ernie Ball site video that bizmarckie linked to says that you need a 7/64 drill bit to extent the hole. Is this because he is installing them on an Axis guitar or is this contradicting what your saying?

Just asking 'cause I just bought a SR5 HH and want to install strap locks.

Thanks!

Im pretty sure that only applies to guitars, i opened my pack of straplocks and from what i remember the screws included were substantially shorter than the original ones. Guys correct me if im wrong but all you have to do is unscrew the old ones, and screw in the new ones.

 

[MingusBASS]

I didn't have to drill deeper on my Axis Super Sport.

 

[Sting]

Consensus from those who have done it seems to be no drill (I like no drill!), so then what's up with that video?

Any Ernie Ball/Music Man techs reading this forum that can shed some light?

Thanks!

 

[CFA]

Maybe the drill is really for OTHER brands which use smaller screws? I don't have any idea if this is correct, just a wild guess.

 

[Aussie Mark]

This is almost as good as the thread a while back where there were two pages of posts explaining how to open an EBMM hard case.

 

[bovinehost]

This is almost as good as the thread a while back where there were two pages of posts explaining how to open an EBMM hard case.

Nah, not even close - not yet.

Now shut up and tell us about that purple beast in your avatar, eh?

 

[Aussie Mark]

Now shut up and tell us about that purple beast in your avatar, eh?

Stingray On A Plane

 

[five7]

If you drill to deep, will you hit Sid-er-ney?

 

[iamcatwarrior]

Wow, talk about getting off on a tangent.

 

[bizmarckie]

Wow, I didn't even actually watch the video... I'm almost sorry I posted it

 

[drewbixcubed]

Drilling is only necessary IF the hole in your guitar is NOT the correct diameter and depth.

Current MM instruments all come with the correct diameter/depth from the factory, but not all MM instruments from the beginning of time have the correct dimensions. Therefore, to avoid potential damage to the instrument, we recommend checking the hole dimensions before installing the Super Locks. The correct specifications will also ensure the Super Locks will work correctly.

It is best, in most cases, to use the screws provided with the Super Locks to ensure they fit correctly with the specified hole.

 

[bovinehost]

If only you'd been around, Drew, when those guys were having trouble opening their cases.