Gibson ES-175 - Strap Button Poll

**mikeSF** · 04-02-2022, 10:16 PM

I would never put a strap button screw into the neck itself for risk of it causing a split over time.

Also,#3 is best for an ES 175 to keep it from tilting forward when standing.

**JohanAbrandt** · 07-25-2022, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by mikeSF

I would never put a strap button screw into the neck itself for risk of it causing a split over time.

Also,#3 is best for an ES 175 to keep it from tilting forward when standing.

I would never put a screw in a guitar without predrilling.

**Jazz_175** · 07-25-2022, 08:49 PM

I have mine in number 1 position. I am thinking of buying another 175, one of these 1959 reissue, which is used in mint conditions. If I do, I think I won't put a strap button on it and I'll try the headstock solution, which is common in acoustic guitars.

**Billy Z** · 08-11-2023, 04:12 PM

Position 1 is where Gibson would have put it if, it had one from the factory. My es 275 has one there.

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This is not factory on the es 275. It was there when I got it. I have since replaced with a Gibson button. This location does help pin the neck tenon to the pocket.

**pingu** · 08-12-2023, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by Nick71

I am a number 3 kind of guy. Just make sure there is a block of wood built-in for support..

so am I ….
I put in a block of mahogany
(for good tone !)

#3 the Les Paul position

**Gitpicker** · 08-19-2023, 10:36 AM

Funny to see this thread pop back up again. I literally just had a strap peg installed one my 175 two days ago

I went with position number 2. Works well, doesn't get in my way.

**Stringswinger** · 08-19-2023, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by Gitpicker

Funny to see this thread pop back up again. I literally just had a strap peg installed one my 175 two days ago

I went with position number 2. Works well, doesn't get in my way.

Position 2 remains my preference. Not only doesn't it get in my way, but I find that a 175 balances very well with a strap pin in that position.

**kawa** · 08-19-2023, 02:55 PM

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#3 is Best Position.

Point is with a felt washer

To stop the strap button screw vibrating loose

**mikeSF** · 08-21-2023, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by kawa

#3 is Best Position.

that spot prevent the guitar from tilting forward. good choice.

**kawa** · 08-21-2023, 07:04 PM

Thanks mikeSF.

An example scene.

When I was big band frequently use both hand for score sortig.

**Herbie** · 08-22-2023, 03:21 AM

As I voted years ago I am a true believer of position 4.

At last I had time to draw a highly artistic and very scientific picture why I am suspicious about the positions 1 & 2:

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(I am sorry that I don't know all the physical terms in english but I try

When the guitar with a strap button in position 1/2 is in the case there will be pressure "downwards" to the guitar via body and the neck. Then the strap button inn the middle of the guitar is the base point. And because the base point is pointy the "downward" pressure is trying to bend the guitar.

I know that the pressure might not be big, the strap button is not very high, maybe 1 cm. But who of us is willing to address any bending force to our instruments?

And besides: after years the button will spoil the padding of the case underneath it.

But the position 4 does not have any disadvantages! At least I my left thumb has never touched the buttons in the position 4 thru the years.

**jazzshrink** · 05-12-2024, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by stoneground

...In the end I just looped a shoelace under the end of the fingerboard and tied the strap to it. This has been my arrangement for the last 25 years, it seems to adjust naturally to a comfortable playing position and is very inconspicuous. It is also an economical and non-invasive solution.

I wonder if this Guitar Neck Adapter Strap would work for this purpose:

Most adapter straps are too short (8") for my Eastman 810, but this one is 12" which seems sufficient. Thoughts?

**jazzshrink** · 05-14-2024, 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by Herbie

...At last I had time to draw a highly artistic and very scientific picture why I am suspicious about the positions 1 & 2:

The guitar in your illustration has a flat back. Wouldn't the "pressure point" be less with an arched back?

**Gregc57** · 05-16-2024, 02:23 PM

I'm with 1 or 2; more likely # 2. For me, the guitar sits nice with the button on the back side and I have high confidence drilling there.

**GuyBoden** · 10-25-2024, 08:56 AM

For my [NGD] New Old Archtop.

I've decided on position Number 4. Due to the heel cap being too small on my guitar.

I've got the drill out of the garage, found the correct sized bit and a small pilot bit.

(Edit: Job done, very pleased. I've fitted many Strap buttons on solid body guitars, but this was my first on an archtop, usually, they've already been fitted.)

https://www.stewmac.com/video-and-ideas/online-resources/hardware-installation/wheres-the-best-spot-for-your-strap-button-/