Putting an endpin on my guitar

[Brixton]

I recently went to a guitar shop yesterday and finally found a guitar end pin. However, they told me that it's better if I just tie it on the head stock, they said it might damage my guitar and affect the sound if I drill and put the end pin in. Is this true or is it safe?

I won't be the one putting my end pin on, I know a guitar technician.

[John Arnold]

Not a bit of truth there.
I assume you mean a strap button, which installs on the neck heel with a screw. The end pin is at the bottom of the guitar.

[Brixton]

Oh, I'm sorry I mean strap button.

[mirwa]

Originally Posted by Brixton

I recently went to a guitar shop yesterday and finally found a guitar end pin. However, they told me that it's better if I just tie it on the head stock, they said it might damage my guitar and affect the sound if I drill and put the end pin in.

The lack of actual knowledge some music stores have really astounds me.

Steve

[Brixton]

Originally Posted by mirwa

The lack of actual knowledge some music stores have really astounds me.

Steve

Yeah, the guy didn't know look like he knows what he was talking about. I'll still get that strap buttona anyway.