Most strap buttons have a screw down the centre,unless they are the
solid plastic type? Once the screws are removed,you would be left with
just a couple of screw holes.Easy and cheap to fill,but very difficult to
make the repair 'invisible'!
does anyone know how i would go about adding a strap button to my uke which does not have one? should i take it to a music store and ask if they can add one one for me in fact id prefer two if possible.
does anyone know how i would go about adding a strap button to my uke which does not have one? should i take it to a music store and ask if they can add one one for me in fact id prefer two if possible.
Looking at buying a uke that has strap buttons on the rear and where the neck attaches to the body. How much work is it to remove and repair? It's a KoAloha uke. Any idea on the cost to do this ? Thanks.
does anyone know how i would go about adding a strap button to my uke which does not have one? should i take it to a music store and ask if they can add one one for me in fact id prefer two if possible.
Do you realize that you just hijacked the OP's thread?
In my opinion, I would not try to remove existing strap buttons and backfill. I can handle wear and tear on my instruments, but personally, I don't like patch jobs, unless it's a vintage instrument with necessary structural repairs. Unless you are just getting an absolute killer deal on the KoAloha, I'd pass and wait for one without buttons. They come up for re-sale frequently, and often at very good prices. Again, this is just my opinion, and I am very particular, so maybe it wouldn't bother you at all. However, at least consider whether you will ever want to re-sell. I think a uke with strap buttons would probably be more attractive at resale than one with filled holes.
Good luck with your decision!
-Steve
... my way of dealing with this type of problem is to simply unscrew the offending item then plug the holes with beeswax. Beeswax is very neutral in colour and slightly translucent, so blends well with anything, from light maple to the black wood of my clarinet (I removed a thumbrest). The beeswax is totally inactive and will leave no residue if polished off.strap buttons on the rear and where the neck attaches to the body. How much work is it to remove and repair?
... I feel an easily reversible repair that is a bit visible is far superior to a messed-up repair that is very visible!
does anyone know how i would go about adding a strap button to my uke which does not have one? should i take it to a music store and ask if they can add one one for me in fact id prefer two if possible.
Looking at buying a uke that has strap buttons on the rear and where the neck attaches to the body. How much work is it to remove and repair? It's a KoAloha uke. Any idea on the cost to do this ? Thanks.
I think I'm going to use that on the tuner mounting screw holes on a couple of ukes where I've installed UPTs in place of "ears." The small holes in the back of the headstock don't really bother me, but this is a good idea to make them do so even less. LOL... my way of dealing with this type of problem is to simply unscrew the offending item then plug the holes with beeswax.