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Title: Installed a strap button on my OM-03
Post by: lmacmil on November 30, 2011, 03:35:15 PM

Some of you may recall my question about this a couple weeks ago. I took the plunge today. Used the button left over from my Gibson after it had a K&K installed. Used the location recommended on the Breedlove site: 1.5" down from the top and .75" in from the body. Used a nail to make a starter dent then drilled a 1/16" pilot hole. Enlarged it to 1/8" (recommended hole for a #8 screw in hardwood). Put a little soap on the threads and in it went. I didn't have a felt washer so I made a washer from a fiberboard coaster. Not too elegant but you can't see it when the strap is on so what the heck. Btw, the more I play the OM-03, the more I like it.

(http://home.comcast.net/~lmacmil/button1.jpg)
(http://home.comcast.net/~lmacmil/button2.jpg)

Title: Re: Installed a strap button on my OM-03
Post by: Walkerman on November 30, 2011, 03:59:32 PM

Personally, I'd replace that washer.

Title: Re: Installed a strap button on my OM-03
Post by: Mr_LV19E on November 30, 2011, 05:44:46 PM

Whats that crack in the middle of the neck?

:humour:
Good job.

Title: Re: Installed a strap button on my OM-03
Post by: ryler on November 30, 2011, 07:20:31 PM

Good for you. Creative use of the materials on hand.

Title: Re: Installed a strap button on my OM-03
Post by: unclrob on November 30, 2011, 11:29:30 PM

:nanadanceCongrats

Title: Re: Installed a strap button on my OM-03
Post by: lmacmil on December 01, 2011, 06:40:18 PM

Quote from: Walkerman on November 30, 2011, 03:59:32 PM
Personally, I'd replace that washer.

Found a piece of dark felt today so the fiberboard washer is gone! :winkin:

Title: Re: Installed a strap button on my OM-03
Post by: abalone at last on December 02, 2011, 12:47:44 AM

...you the man!! .. :nice guitar:..personally i would have liked to see you use racoon fur as a washer...fyi the end pin is pre drilled for a jack...just add pickup,plug in and play loud.......

Title: Re: Installed a strap button on my OM-03
Post by: lmacmil on December 02, 2011, 10:41:12 AM

Quote from: abalone at last on December 02, 2011, 12:47:44 AM
fyi the end pin is pre drilled for a jack...just add pickup,plug in and play loud.......

Already has a K&K installed. Doing my first open mic with this guitar in 2 weeks. :smile:

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