H-575 Strap Button

[peterbright]

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This is what is on the Heritage web site. Where is the recommended location?

[Thundersteel]

I prefer them on the upper bout, like on an H150. To install it there on an H575, it needs to go back to the factory to have the wood reinforced; otherwise, it'll split.

 

The neck seems like a nice alternative, but I would think the strap button would get in the way of my left hand.

[big bob]

this is where I have it on mine.

by the way when do we get to see the new bird.. ?

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[peterbright]

Thanks guys.  I just put some flats on her & she really sings.

[Thundersteel]

this is where I have it on mine.

 

Bob, doesn't it get in the way of your hand?

[big bob]

Bob, doesn't it get in the way of your hand?

 

no. and it keeps the guitar from falling away from you..

[ingeneri]

this is where I have it on mine.

by the way when do we get to see the new bird.. ?

 

Yep, that's where the button is on my "new" 1991 575 too.  It's very comfortable.

 

My Super Eagle has the button on the inside of the block (so the screw is going towards the upper bout).  The Guitar Shop in DC, a Heritage dealer, recommended this since this is the most stable area of wood in the guitar.  It also tilts the guitar into the correct "classical" angled position.  This makes the big 18" Super Eagle more playable, but might be overkill with a smaller 575.

[tulk1]

I wonder if that would have been a better position for the Millie NFH. It tends to "fall away". But I ain't putting another hole in her. I'll just live with it.