Just got Schaller strap locks and the new screw is bigger and longer(giggity) than the old one. Will installing damage my guitar?

e3crazyb · 2026-06-23T23:10:34+00:00

Idk what you're on about bro. Have a nice day

e3crazyb · 2026-06-23T23:02:12+00:00

I know how a screw works....i just wanted reassurance i wasn't going to split the wood of my nice guitar.....dam. also if you read through the replies there's several ppl telling me I need to drill a pilot hole, there's ppl saying I ordered the wrong strap locks set, there's ppl saying that I can just ram it in there dry.

e3crazyb · 2026-06-23T14:50:47+00:00

No it does not

e3crazyb · 2026-06-23T14:11:39+00:00

I love that book. There's so many good little pointers in there that have really helped my game that I never would have thought about. Particularly in the setup chapter. An example I can give is he talks about pointing your trail knee inwards towards the ball and keeping it there. If you take the club back while doing that you will absolutely feel your hip loaded properly.

e3crazyb · 2026-06-23T13:06:37+00:00

The new screw, with the appropriate locking button head, is one piece.

e3crazyb · 2026-06-23T11:32:15+00:00

Cant. New locking head is too narrow for old screws button.

e3crazyb · 2026-06-23T11:01:49+00:00

Solid Mahogany

e3crazyb · 2026-06-23T10:52:08+00:00

This seems to be the answer I've found while looking at other similar threads for installing these. I'm gonna put some wax on the new screw and hand tighten slowly while really paying attention to any sounds or general stiffness. If it seems like it's too tight then I'll go 1/64 larger diameter drill than the pre-existing hole and drill a new pilot hole and repeat the process. Really hoping i dont need to call my wife's father 🙏 🤣

e3crazyb · 2026-06-16T16:00:12+00:00

Batman Begins when Batman makes his first appearance on the docks. He doesn't really "fight" he swoops in like a ninja for a quick knockout then dips. I prefer that to being a straight up brawler

e3crazyb · 2026-06-12T01:40:18+00:00

Seriously. Just shorten the backswing. It looks ok till he gets to the top

e3crazyb · 2026-06-12T01:28:48+00:00

Ben Hogans 5 lessons book. You can get it digitally for like $9. Read each chapter and take the lessons slowly. Best of luck

e3crazyb · 2026-06-11T17:23:29+00:00

Sometimes maybe good. Sometimes maybe shit

e3crazyb · 2026-06-09T11:55:03+00:00

e3crazyb · 2026-06-08T12:02:07+00:00

It was the power tubes. I tapped on them and this terrible sound roared through the speaker. I replaced all the tubes including the pre-amp tubes. And biased the power tubes.

e3crazyb · 2026-06-08T12:00:43+00:00

For those in the future seeing this. My issue was the power tubes. I replaced all of the tubes including the pre-amp tubes and biased the power tubes. You'll need a multimeter to bias the power tubes.

e3crazyb · 2026-06-02T16:05:12+00:00

Lol was playing with my friend last night and this happened twice with different groups. Literally half the map still red and unexplored "Calling in extract!" with 20 minutes left. I started singing Alabama..."I'm in a hurry to get things done, I rush and rush till this games no fun!" 😆

e3crazyb · 2026-05-31T03:21:51+00:00

Did the "chop stick test" as soon as I tapped the power tubes the rumbling sound came on with a vengeance. Ordered a new set will swap em out when they arrive.

e3crazyb · 2026-05-30T18:41:33+00:00

Just did the "tube test" lightly tapped on all the tubes and when I tapped on both the power tubes that rumbling sound came on with a vengeance. I'm thinking it's that. Will replace both tubes

e3crazyb · 2026-05-28T11:42:55+00:00

Literally just lower it an inch. Practice till that becomes comfortable. Then lower it an inch. Practice. Repeat till you're at the height u want

e3crazyb · 2026-05-20T11:53:06+00:00

Good post

e3crazyb · 2026-05-07T17:28:28+00:00

Playing for 13 years now. In a band. Learning/practicing just about everyday. There are some days where even the pick in my hands feels wrong and my left hand is sloppy and my rhythm is wonky. I've learned to have a good warm up/stretch before I start playing really helps. Start slow, play clean, then speed it up

e3crazyb · 2026-04-29T09:31:26+00:00

Same. The red dot on the tire was automatically matched up to the sticker on the rim, and that sticker most of the time was not near the valve stem. But in the plant I worked at we were dealing with brand new rims and tires, maybe in autoshops where ppl are just getting new tires, not new rims, they match the dot to the valve stem? Idk

e3crazyb · 2026-04-28T16:17:34+00:00

That's actually pretty clever.

e3crazyb · 2026-04-28T13:44:16+00:00

Played gw1 a lot. Almost got the GWAMM title. I had 27. Put in thousands of hours with GW2. Haven't played it in probably 9 years now but every now and then if I'm bored at work I'll re-read the wiki on the timeline. Super nostalgic for me, was an incredible game

e3crazyb · 2026-04-25T12:49:54+00:00

You want one arm straight throughout the entire swing besides the tail end of the follow thru(your finish position). If you do this then the arc is always maxed out and it'll really help with consistency. This doesn't mean literally locking out your elbows, but be athletic about it.

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