Flush mounting Strap lock buttons?

[BloodRose]

I use Dunlop straplocks on most of my guitars. Ive seen a few guitars that have the buttons sunk into the body and love how that looks. Is there any negative points to doing this? structural weakness to the guitar or??? I imagine its hard to do on a strat type where the button is on the horn. (drill the hole) But on a guitar like an explorer wherer the surfaces are flat. I just wonder if it would weaken the neck joint on a set neck like an explorer?
Any negatives to doing this? (other than losing the ability to use a strap on the outside of the button as one normally would)

If its safe, whats the best method to do it? Start small and increase drill size?

 

[jeremy]

Re: Flush mounting Strap lock buttons?

I have one set of Dunlop recessed straplocks on a guitar. haven't had a problem in the 15 years they've been there

I have had a problem finding another set

 

[BTMN]

Re: Flush mounting Strap lock buttons?

In the package for recessed Dunlops there is instructions on how to install them. It is a 2 step process but not complicated if followed. The Dean Mustane Zeros(Explorers)and all his signature guitars are all with flushmounted Dunlops.

edited to add: http://www.allparts.com/AP-6583-003-Black-Strap-Locks_p_476.html Backordered though....

 

[Little Pigbacon]

Re: Flush mounting Strap lock buttons?

Dave's old signature LTD DV-8R had them, too. It was cool to have them on a guitar like that.

 

[BloodRose]

Re: Flush mounting Strap lock buttons?

Very cool! Didnt realize there were diff ones for flush mounting. I thought that (from looking at the Mustaine stradiV) they were just taking the regular buttons and sinking them

 

[darthphineas]

Re: Flush mounting Strap lock buttons?

I noticed in the 80s that Brad Gillis' red Strat has flush strap locks. It didn't break anything, as the guitar is still being played. Not sure what brand on strap lock he was using.


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