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Title: Strap Pin Location
Post by: MrJones on April 17, 2006, 02:10:57 PM

Greetings:

I have a L-03R and am going to install a strap pin (Planet Waves) in the heel. The heel looks pretty small so I don't want to hit anything. Any "keep out zones" or suggested location for mounting the pin on the treble side of the heel?

Many thanks in advance.

Title: Re: Strap Pin Location
Post by: ronmac on April 17, 2006, 02:20:18 PM

Larrivee uses a solid wood dovetail neck join, so there is no danger of hitting anything. Some people prefer the strap button located on the heel, but most prefer it on the passenger side of the arch. You may want to go with the latter if future resale price is a consideration for you.

Here is a diagram from the Collings site on placement

(http://www.collingsguitars.com/images/strap-bttn-install-lg.gif)

Title: Re: Strap Pin Location
Post by: MrJones on April 17, 2006, 03:52:48 PM

Super - thanks!

Title: Re: Strap Pin Location
Post by: ronmac on April 17, 2006, 04:00:31 PM

You're welcome. FWIW I have guitars with the strap button placed in the heel position, and others placed in the neck arch. I can't say that I personally prefer one over the other.

Title: Re: Strap Pin Location
Post by: sigurdd48 on April 17, 2006, 04:58:50 PM

make sure you drill a nice pilot hole
I can't recall what size drill bit I use... but it's pretty small

Title: Re: Strap Pin Location
Post by: ronmac on April 17, 2006, 05:03:25 PM

Here's a bit more info:
http://www.frets.com/FRETSPages/Musician/GenSetup/StrapButton/strapbutton2.html

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