Finally a video that shows fitting a button to the bottom of the guitar, which may be the easy bit, but mine is a first guitar and it doesn't have any buttons and all the other videos just show how to fit one on the neck. Thank you.
I've installed buttons straight into a cigar box before without a block, but I know that an actual ukulele will usually be much thinner than that. On another note, ever thought of making a banjolele? I think I've mentioned it before, but I found some small cheap tambourines without the bells on Aliexpress for less than $10. I'm planning a build with the smallest one now.
How thick were the cigar boxes? It seems like 1/4 inch would be the minimum thickness to properly anchor the screw. I’ve planned to make banjolele for a long time, but haven’t taken the leap. Are those tambourines that you found tunable? I want to make a 5 string uke with a tunable head.
The boxes were maybe just shy of 1/4 inch. I usually add a bit of wood on the inside but I did without this time. The tambourine is definitely not tunable, but it will be good practice. The drum is also definitely a synthetic material.
I bet that plan could work. You could also put a little bar soap on the screw to help it turn smoother. Some screws are prone to snap, so have extra one hand.
@@CircuitsAndStrings Thank ypu for the tip, it went quite well, it took a while but was smooth all the way due to the soap, the wood beign soft also helped. I used a shoe lace around the headstock with the lace into a ball at the end to fix it to the strap.
@@CircuitsAndStrings Thanks! If it's possible for you I would recommend getting a 1/4, they're fun as hell and now with the strap being able to play standing has made me start playing it more than my other guitars! Even if they don't sound so great in E Standard, they more than make up for by being a great couch guitar and just playing it anywhere. I get two 15 minute breaks at work and I play it 10 minutes, then back to work. Since they let me, I now have another reason to go to work other than money haha. Best regards.
If you want to move the strap button, you need to make sure that there is enough wood for the screw to grab onto. You should confirm that there is a thick enough piece of wood at the location with something like a mirror or a small camera. If there is not enough wood, you could glue a piece inside the body.
@@CircuitsAndStrings That was my thought too, after some further putting my phone while filming in there (in this case a guitar) it was there. Installed and well. :)
Unfortunately a drill really is only tool for this type of job. If it wasn’t a delicate instrument you could make the hole with a nail. But not a good idea for a uke. I bet a neighbor, friend, or coworker could help you drill a hole. Good luck!
A good cordless drill is something absolutely every functioning adult should have in their household. If you are an adult and you still don't own a drill, you should go buy one whether or not you plan on installing a strap on your ukulele. An adult without a drill is just a slave to the fasteners that hold their home and furniture together. And those fasteners are all gradually loosening.
@@steventhehistorian im 20, and i completely understand where you come from, im looking to build a home studio with custom acoustic panels and save up and build them instead of buy them pre made, when that time comes im gonna stock up on the tools i need
i installed the button by making the hole with a self tapping screw, and i know some will reply saying what a bad idea that is, but its been 6 months and no problems have happened so lets hope for the best
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Finally a video that shows fitting a button to the bottom of the guitar, which may be the easy bit, but mine is a first guitar and it doesn't have any buttons and all the other videos just show how to fit one on the neck. Thank you.
this is a ukulele btw, not a guitar.
Next time just say lute 😂
A piece of wood is a piece of wood 🤷♂️
Clear, no preamble and excellent camera work! Thanks for this!
I like this guy. Thanks for the quick tutorial.
Straight to the point easy tutorial, nice! Mihi atū.
Might also pay to check the neck mount in case you have a bolt on neck or truss rod. Just avoid trying to put a wood screw through a steel bolt.
Great advice!
Send a hello to Brazil, I love your work!
Thanks for watching from so far away! 🇧🇷
@@CircuitsAndStrings Installing a Piezo Pickup will really make the instrument more functional.
Thanks, really helpful 🙏🏻🤙👌🏻🙏🏻
Nice work 👍🏻I love the strap hanger
Thanks for watching! 🙏
Great tutorial! Is there any reason this won't work on a guitar and what kind of strap buttons did you use?
This process will also work great on a guitar. Any type of strap button can work on a guitar. I mostly use basic and inexpensive strap buttons.
Guitar is a different position depending on the way
You got a fast screwing action, my friend.
great idea for strap storage, gunna do that on the back of a door. cheers
Good luck with making a strap holder. It’s a fun project.
Very cool thanks! That's something I might do in the future, but I gotta say that I am scared to drill into my ukes.
Don’t drill if you don’t feel comfortable with it.
I've installed buttons straight into a cigar box before without a block, but I know that an actual ukulele will usually be much thinner than that.
On another note, ever thought of making a banjolele? I think I've mentioned it before, but I found some small cheap tambourines without the bells on Aliexpress for less than $10. I'm planning a build with the smallest one now.
How thick were the cigar boxes? It seems like 1/4 inch would be the minimum thickness to properly anchor the screw.
I’ve planned to make banjolele for a long time, but haven’t taken the leap. Are those tambourines that you found tunable? I want to make a 5 string uke with a tunable head.
The boxes were maybe just shy of 1/4 inch. I usually add a bit of wood on the inside but I did without this time.
The tambourine is definitely not tunable, but it will be good practice. The drum is also definitely a synthetic material.
Thanks for info about the tambourine. I’m excited to see what you make.
Thank you! I hope the tunable system eventually works out
This feels illegal but it must be done😢
I have a 1/4 nylon string guitar, I don't have access to a drill currently. Could I just screw the strap button screw slowly?
I bet that plan could work. You could also put a little bar soap on the screw to help it turn smoother. Some screws are prone to snap, so have extra one hand.
@@CircuitsAndStrings Thank you for your response, I will try that and come back to tell you how it went.
@@CircuitsAndStrings Thank ypu for the tip, it went quite well, it took a while but was smooth all the way due to the soap, the wood beign soft also helped. I used a shoe lace around the headstock with the lace into a ball at the end to fix it to the strap.
@@BrainDestroyer13 awesome! I am glad that you were able to do it.
@@CircuitsAndStrings Thanks! If it's possible for you I would recommend getting a 1/4, they're fun as hell and now with the strap being able to play standing has made me start playing it more than my other guitars! Even if they don't sound so great in E Standard, they more than make up for by being a great couch guitar and just playing it anywhere. I get two 15 minute breaks at work and I play it 10 minutes, then back to work. Since they let me, I now have another reason to go to work other than money haha. Best regards.
Very useful, thank you very much
Yessssss!
I want to move the front button on my epiphone casino from the rear of the neck to the top of the body like on a Stratocaster. Any tips ?
If you want to move the strap button, you need to make sure that there is enough wood for the screw to grab onto. You should confirm that there is a thick enough piece of wood at the location with something like a mirror or a small camera. If there is not enough wood, you could glue a piece inside the body.
@@CircuitsAndStrings great advise. Thank you 🙏
In case of acoustic guitar which has input jack on the back side already then where to drill for strap button,please reply me🙏 ?
I would have to see of picture of the instrument know for sure. You might be able to install an endpin jack.
good
Hi, does this change the sound of the ukelele??
Adding strap buttons does not change the sound of the instrument.
@@CircuitsAndStrings thank u:)
How big should the drill screw be?
It might vary a bit depending on the screw size. But a 7/64” or 1/8” drill bit should be a good choice.
@@CircuitsAndStrings thank you for responding 😊
Can we do that without drill machine
A drill is the easiest solution, but any hole would work for the strap button.
I might do this to my Cordoba travel guitar.
Do it. I like having strap buttons on my guitars.
CircuitsAndStrings I might wait a few months because it’s a guitar that I got for christmas.
Thanks for the helpfull video
Thanks for watching!
Why not drill a pilot hole?
Not needed for a small hole like this.
What if you don't have an end block?
If it doesn’t have some kind of end block I would not install a strap button. There will not be enough wood to for the screw to grip on to.
@@CircuitsAndStrings That was my thought too, after some further putting my phone while filming in there (in this case a guitar) it was there. Installed and well. :)
Awesome. I am glad it worked out.
how can i install one without DRILLING, i dont have a drill never needed one and dont wanna buy one just for this job
Unfortunately a drill really is only tool for this type of job. If it wasn’t a delicate instrument you could make the hole with a nail. But not a good idea for a uke.
I bet a neighbor, friend, or coworker could help you drill a hole.
Good luck!
A good cordless drill is something absolutely every functioning adult should have in their household. If you are an adult and you still don't own a drill, you should go buy one whether or not you plan on installing a strap on your ukulele. An adult without a drill is just a slave to the fasteners that hold their home and furniture together. And those fasteners are all gradually loosening.
@@steventhehistorian im 20, and i completely understand where you come from, im looking to build a home studio with custom acoustic panels and save up and build them instead of buy them pre made, when that time comes im gonna stock up on the tools i need
i installed the button by making the hole with a self tapping screw, and i know some will reply saying what a bad idea that is, but its been 6 months and no problems have happened so lets hope for the best
Why does everybody assume that people have drills? I don't. Now what?
One possible alternative is reaming a hole with an awl.
I just don’t understand why my Uke it came with one but not two like seriously
Some people like to tie a string up by the headstock. But I also like 2 strap buttons.
CircuitsAndStrings ohhh that makes sense now I feel stupid xD