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Post by dodger on Jun 7, 2018 10:53:43 GMT
I'd definitely go for number 5 in DefJef's picture if I was putting it anywhere - I've just never got round to doing it..lazy!
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DefJef
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Due to musical differences I've decided I can't work with myself any more.
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Post by DefJef on Jun 7, 2018 15:02:52 GMT
Well that was slightly interesting. I always had acoustics long before electrics so my first ever strap button placement was done before the internet and I chose the most obvious place: bottom of the heel. It has been fine and never caused any issues. So fine in fact that I've always put them there since. BUT having just moved the one on my old Harmony, I can say it is slightly better. I placed it in the 50:50 position, half way between fretboard and back of heel and halfway around the treble side. Position 5. The guitar sits more snugly vertically, the old position (2) had a bit of roll-away and a looser feel. However, this roll-away is nowhere near as annoying as on an SG because the thickness and size of an acoustic's sound box means that the minute you are ready to play it automatically moves back to the right position as you place your arm over it. All in all I would say that I'd recommend the Position 5. The button doesn't, as I feared it might, hit your fretting hand as you slide up there as it seems to fall into the cup of your hand. It's more important that you choose a strap that isn't too stiff or bulky though or that will impede you a bit. I experienced no neck dive in either position but with a 12 string it may be worth sticking to the dodger, nut tied, Hootenany style to avoid this. Interesting and worthwhile experiment.
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Post by dodger on Jun 7, 2018 15:33:24 GMT
That's where the strap button of my Epiphone EJ160 is DefJef and I always thought it was perfect. I'm used to the Hootenany style now on both HBs though and rarely stand up to play. Funny I read recently (or listened to can't remember) that when Noel joined Oasis he had to learn to play standing up because he was used to sitting on his bed playing. I'm the same - I find it hard to get used to because usually I opt for a bar stool when playing in pubs and clubs.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2018 16:05:45 GMT
I was the same at some stage but now prefer standing up as I can swing my body with the rhythm
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2018 16:08:13 GMT
Well that was slightly interesting. I always had acoustics long before electrics so my first ever strap button placement was done before the internet and I chose the most obvious place: bottom of the heel. It has been fine and never caused any issues. So fine in fact that I've always put them there since. BUT having just moved the one on my old Harmony, I can say it is slightly better. I placed it in the 50:50 position, half way between fretboard and back of heel and halfway around the treble side. Position 5. The guitar sits more snugly vertically, the old position (2) had a bit of roll-away and a looser feel. However, this roll-away is nowhere near as annoying as on an SG because the thickness and size of an acoustic's sound box means that the minute you are ready to play it automatically moves back to the right position as you place your arm over it. All in all I would say that I'd recommend the Position 5. The button doesn't, as I feared it might, hit your fretting hand as you slide up there as it seems to fall into the cup of your hand. It's more important that you choose a strap that isn't too stiff or bulky though or that will impede you a bit. I experienced no neck dive in either position but with a 12 string it may be worth sticking to the dodger , nut tied, Hootenany style to avoid this. Interesting and worthwhile experiment. Ok so the underside of the neck-heel is the No.5? I was also considering that one! Will need a proper drill for the proper screw not to cause any cracks in the wood!
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Post by dodger on Jun 7, 2018 16:17:48 GMT
I was the same at some stage but now prefer standing up as I can swing my body with the rhythm Funny we were doing a standup gig at the weekend and my bandmate started doing some strange dancing for some reason...
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2018 11:34:02 GMT
Just measured the nut height with a proper tool and it's 0,6mm which shold be the norm, or? The intonation seens fine after the strings sattled in and were tuned up a few times. This guitar is very loud outdoors! One could certainly create much volume even with people talking around. Maybe not finger style but strong strumming would certainly be heard in an outdoors growd!
Very happy with this box of fine Spruce and Walnut! I will be jamming with a lad tomorrow who has a LAG Dread, will be able to compare them! If what I read is true Walnut guitar should fit well in a mix with guitars using other woods. Will report once I have been jamming this babe a bit tomorrow!
BTW, Im humidifying it every day by placing a wet sponge inside a flat DIY plastic container with small holes. All this hanging inside the body.
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Post by jayjacque on Jun 12, 2018 12:37:08 GMT
I've done 3 guitar strap button installations. Definitely position 5. You got me panting for this acoustic for my next purchase. One other thing, about the humidifying. Not quite so crucial this time of the year unless you live in a desert climate. Where I live in Canada, all thru the winter I keep each guitar in a case with a plastic container with holes cut in the lid holding a slightly wet sponge, which I re-dampen once a week. The guitar stores do something similar. For 7-8 months they don't worry about it, but during the winter months when the heat is cranked, knowing the electric heat sucks out humidity, they keep all their acoustics in a humidified room constantly.
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Post by dodger on Jun 12, 2018 13:21:31 GMT
jayjacque - these guitars are fantastic. I've never humidified any of my acoustics but then I'm in Belfast where the weather is never too hot or cold and I never have the heating on in the house for long.
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Post by MartinB on Jun 12, 2018 15:21:49 GMT
I've done 3 guitar strap button installations. Definitely position 5. You got me panting for this acoustic for my next purchase. One other thing, about the humidifying. Not quite so crucial this time of the year unless you live in a desert climate. Where I live in Canada, all thru the winter I keep each guitar in a case with a plastic container with holes cut in the lid holding a slightly wet sponge, which I re-dampen once a week. The guitar stores do something similar. For 7-8 months they don't worry about it, but during the winter months when the heat is cranked, knowing the electric heat sucks out humidity, they keep all their acoustics in a humidified room constantly. I'd never seen that until I went to a guitar store in Arizona.
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