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[timson]

i own an epiphone thunderbird and the problem with it is that the hook that supports the bass when wearing a strap on the left side of the bass fell out the other day while playing. so i thought that it was loose and discovered that when i tried to screw it back in the wood inside has obviously worn away and can no longer fit in.

the bass was bought second hand from R N B music but i think it only has a months warranty on it and i bought it on the 15th of may.

anybody know what i can do to make the hook stay in place,repair shops etc

thankyou in advance for any help you can give me

[flossie suvara]

Sounds fairly simple to fix - get some wooden match sticks (remove the bit you strike) and put one (or two if it's a big hole) into the hole where the screw goes. Cut the end of the matchstick(s) flush with the bass, then try screwing the strap button back in. The wood of the matchstick should give the screw something to bite on, and should ensure a strong hold.

Regards

Flossie

stuff a match into the hole and screw it back in. the match will give the screw something to bite into.

either that or use REALLY STRONG superglue.

MUCH cheaper than taking it to rip and off or bruce millers.

[timson]

ok guys ill head out and buy some matches and let you know how it goes

[WoodyRATM]

cocktail sticks work wonders too

even tho filling the hole then boreing a new one is the right way i think.

tho saying that ive got cocktail sticks in my warwick.

[Spoonie]

do not use the matches idea. did that with my jazz special and it fell out, costing me a new jack and lead. get it fixed properly. it'll cost you but it's better than having a bass that's fucked.

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[timson]

does anyone have any idea how much it would cost to repair the hole properly?

[WoodyRATM]

i think if you get wood filler, fill the hole, clean around the hole (so its to the shape of the basses horn etc) then get a drill and bore a new hole. i read that on here somewhere i think.

bruce millars would probs due it reletivly cheaply i think. rnb would probs charge a bit tho i think

[GraemeC]

Run a small drill down the hole to smoth it out, find a piece of scrap wood (hardwood is best) and cut a bit off, whittle this down to a size that will snugly fit the hole, smere generously with good wood glue, insert in hole and leave to set. Saw off flush with guitar body (be careful) drill small guide hole in middle of new wood then re-fix strap button....easy.

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[Monk Rocker]

Originally Posted by GraemeC

Run a small drill down the hole to smoth it out, find a piece of scrap wood (hardwood is best) and cut a bit off, whittle this down to a size that will snugly fit the hole, smere generously with good wood glue, insert in hole and leave to set. Saw off flush with guitar body (be careful) drill small guide hole in middle of new wood then re-fix strap button....easy.

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The man speaks the truth. Dropped guitars can cost alot more than a new jack and lead. The Thunderbird is pretty heavy, and would imagine it'll fall straight on the headstock