V - strap button placement

b3n · 07-05-2006, 09:55 AM

I've got a cheap 6 string V which I'm going to be um...customizing (the refinishing process will be receiving it's own thread) but at the moment the neck dives like a SOB - something I personally can't stand.

The current button placement is just behind the neck joint (back of the body) and on the tip of the upper 'wing' bit.

The question is - how much improvement is there likely to be if I reposition the second button to the underside of the upper wing (nearer to the apex of the V)?

any other suggestions will also be greeted with much appreciation and e-rep

Elysian · 07-05-2006, 10:11 AM

my Rhoads V has the bottom button on the inside of the V near the input jack, close to the center, and its one of the best balancing guitars i've ever owned... my 7 string V i built i put both strap buttons on the back side of the guitar, recessed into the body, one is just below the neck heel on the upper side of the guitar, the other is kind of in the middle of the upper half of the V...

metalfiend666 · 07-05-2006, 10:25 AM

Is that the one you were thinking about torching? I'm not up to much Saturday if you want to have a go at it...

b3n · 07-05-2006, 10:49 AM

^ Yep, one and the same

I could be free on saturday as well, I'm not in a hurry to fire up a blowtorch in my flat though... need a venue for our little BBQ.

Elysian, thanks for the info, I'll give it a go near the middle of the V.

metalfiend666 · 07-05-2006, 11:20 AM

If you find somewhere I can give 7DT's a ring too. He's an expert at torching guitars.

b3n · 07-05-2006, 11:34 AM

Smokin'

I'll let you know.

noodles · 07-05-2006, 01:14 PM

Don't know if this will help, but here are pics of the locations on mine:

Elysian · 07-05-2006, 01:20 PM

^ same spots as my Rhoads V, best place imo.

07-05-2006, 09:55 AM	#1
b3n ...Is unacceptable. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London, UK. Posts: 1,571 Real Name: Ben Main Seven: Herbst Custom Rig: Pod XT Live / FA60 Thanked: 3	V - strap button placement I've got a cheap 6 string V which I'm going to be um...customizing (the refinishing process will be receiving it's own thread) but at the moment the neck dives like a SOB - something I personally can't stand. The current button placement is just behind the neck joint (back of the body) and on the tip of the upper 'wing' bit. The question is - how much improvement is there likely to be if I reposition the second button to the underside of the upper wing (nearer to the apex of the V)? any other suggestions will also be greeted with much appreciation and e-rep

07-05-2006, 10:25 AM	#3
metalfiend666 Mod Britannia • Super Moderator • Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Basildon, Essex, England Posts: 9,615 Real Name: James Main Seven: Death Warrior/KXK Sii-7 Rig: Dual Rec->Trace 3x12 Thanked: 43	Is that the one you were thinking about torching? I'm not up to much Saturday if you want to have a go at it... Ibanez 540S7 for sale

07-05-2006, 01:14 PM	#7
noodles I'm your huckleberry • Super Moderator • Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 17,585 Real Name: Dave Main Seven: KxK V7 - The Emo Killer Rig: Roadster/GMaj/4x12 Thanked: 289	Don't know if this will help, but here are pics of the locations on mine: Noodles Division: American Metal without the suck. sales@kxkguitars.com "Somewhere along the way, the Straight Talk Express lost some wheels..." --Barack Obama on John McCain

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07-05-2006, 10:11 AM	#2
Elysian CrabClaw Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 4,245 Real Name: Adam Main Seven: Elysian Custom Guitars Thanked: 25 $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	my Rhoads V has the bottom button on the inside of the V near the input jack, close to the center, and its one of the best balancing guitars i've ever owned... my 7 string V i built i put both strap buttons on the back side of the guitar, recessed into the body, one is just below the neck heel on the upper side of the guitar, the other is kind of in the middle of the upper half of the V...

07-05-2006, 10:49 AM	#4
b3n ...Is unacceptable. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London, UK. Posts: 1,571 Real Name: Ben Main Seven: Herbst Custom Rig: Pod XT Live / FA60 Thanked: 3	^ Yep, one and the same I could be free on saturday as well, I'm not in a hurry to fire up a blowtorch in my flat though... need a venue for our little BBQ. Elysian, thanks for the info, I'll give it a go near the middle of the V.

07-05-2006, 11:20 AM	#5
metalfiend666 Mod Britannia • Super Moderator • Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Basildon, Essex, England Posts: 9,615 Real Name: James Main Seven: Death Warrior/KXK Sii-7 Rig: Dual Rec->Trace 3x12 Thanked: 43	If you find somewhere I can give 7DT's a ring too. He's an expert at torching guitars.

07-05-2006, 11:34 AM	#6
b3n ...Is unacceptable. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London, UK. Posts: 1,571 Real Name: Ben Main Seven: Herbst Custom Rig: Pod XT Live / FA60 Thanked: 3	Smokin' I'll let you know.

07-05-2006, 01:20 PM	#8
Elysian CrabClaw Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 4,245 Real Name: Adam Main Seven: Elysian Custom Guitars Thanked: 25 $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	^ same spots as my Rhoads V, best place imo.


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