timson Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 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 etcthankyou in advance for any help you can give me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flossie suvara Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 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.RegardsFlossie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest five years Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timson Posted June 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 ok guys ill head out and buy some matches and let you know how it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodyRATM Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonie Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 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. /x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timson Posted June 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 does anyone have any idea how much it would cost to repair the hole properly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodyRATM Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeC Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 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.G... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Rocker Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Run a small drill down the hole to smoth it out' date=' 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.G...[/quote']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:down: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonie Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 that's the gospel right there dude. if you take it in anywhere decent, that's exactly what they'll do. drill out, hardwood dowel, re-drill, refit. the only way to fix it. /x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 Buy a bigger screw... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Jack Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 Go to the best in the business - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_redlight_ Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 Buy a bigger screw...This guys got it two a T. your talking about what, 1mm of wear, this has happened on all my guitars. My LTDS, my epiphones my ibanez bla bla.Cause the bit that holds the screw is a like always a bit larger than the original. OYu just get a bigger one. Use a like, hand drivin Phillips Screw driver. Dont use electric, you need to force in that new screw. well, screw it in.So aye, if that doesnt work, by new strap lock and a bigger screw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Cadet Posted July 4, 2006 Report Share Posted July 4, 2006 You can buy stuff in a tube which sets like wood - you could just squirt it in to refill then drill. I've used it on a violin before (a lot lighter than a bass I know) but I'm sure it would do the job for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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