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Old 11-15-2021, 08:49 AM
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Do you let the strap pin on the heal of a guitar neck turn or spin and screw it down tight so that it won't?
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I'd snug it up, don't let it move around. you don't want that hole in the heal where the screw is to get messed with.
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I'd also suggest a leather washer to stop any metalwork scarring the neck
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I snug it down until it compresses the felt washer a good bit (you do use a felt washer, right?) and that pretty much keeps the button from spinning. I could still rotate it if I tried but it won't move during normal use.

One thing I've always noticed. I snug it down to where I want it but then invariably about 2-3 days later it has become slightly looser and I have to snug it down another 1/4 to 1/2 turn. Then it stays snug forever. Not sure why.
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