Does it have the felt washers? If so take them off and your problem will be fixed.

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also one thing you can do it take the srew all the way out and take a tooth pick and add a drop of elmers glue on it, then push it in the hole and cut off any excess sticking out, then put the srew back in and tighten it down snug. This will take up any slack in the hole securing the screw and will set the screw firmly.

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Thats exactly what I'd do. Or better still, dip the screw in the wood glue.

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I had this problem with my American Standard Strat.

What I had to do was the following;

1. Get a Match Stick and cut it to size for the hole, normally it should take the two halves of the one match.

2. Dip it in some Aqadeer glue and push them into the strap button hole.

3. Let it set for about 30 minutes, then with the felt washer included screw back into the hole your strap button.

This sounds like a lot of work but it is simple. Make sure that you are very careful not to over do it with glue.

Keep a damp cloth on hand for glue spillage.

Since I have done mine which have Schaller strap locks, I have not had a problem.

Good Luck.

I had the same problem on one of my guitars. Here's what i did, I took the screw completely out, move it over about a half inch and screw it into the new spot. Problem solved. Except for the extra hole now that is.


Just kidding! I would never do that. But I have look at guitars on craigslist where people have done that.

I vote for the toothpick. I use 2 toothpicks though. Just force them down into the hole, cut them off, screw back in. Done.
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or contact Ceri, he probably has custom made dowels that fit right down in there

Man, you had me going on that one. I was like, NO NO NO, I have seen people do that and this guy CAN'T really be suggesting this!!!!! Got me man....

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I use the toothpick and glue method with my Schaller's. I leave the felt on too.

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I didn't Lose my mind, I traded it for this guitar.

Good news!!!! It has always worked for me!

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+1

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You could try welding the screw to the strap lock and then it won't spin... NO NO... just kidding.

Yep, toothpicks are perfect for that job. I've done it a billion times and have never had to work on the same guitar twice.
MULLY

I would like to suggest something new but these guys have already suggested all you need! some glue

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This may have been answered already, but put a toothpick in the screw hole with a little wood glue. Be sure to apply a little wax around the hole (but not in it!) to prevent glue getting on the finish. Break the toothpick off inside the hole. Let it dry for a while. Rescrew in the strap button and you should be good to go. If it is still a little loose, apply another toothpick. Be sure to wipe of the wax when your done (wax prevents glue from sticking to the finish)

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You know, it's very "elementary school" but whenever I've done this I always just use Elmer's standard white glue like you used when you were a kid. Works as well as any other glue out there *AND* you could smear it all over the guitar and it won't do anything to the finish. Peels right off.
MULLY