Adding a Strapjack
71Jasper
Posted 2012-02-24 6:18 AM (#450924)
Subject: Adding a Strapjack


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I'm planning to add a second output jack to my C2079LX. I want to use a strapjack where the strap button is currently located. Is anyone aware of any problems with my drilling the appropriately sized hole here?
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Nick B.
Posted 2012-02-24 8:12 AM (#450925 - in reply to #450924)
Subject: Re: Adding a Strapjack



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Location: Route 66, just east of the Cadillac Ranch

Most, if not all, of the end pin jack installations I've seen have had a piece of wood behind it to support the jack. I've attached a picture of an old Balladeer for reference. If it were me, I'd glue the block in first and then drill the hole using a sharp bit. That way the wood would slow the bit's entry and help prevent it from biting into the composite and tearing rather than cutting the material. Perhaps Woody will chime in with his thoughts.

End pin jack viewed from inside the guitar

 



Edited by Nick B. 2012-02-24 8:39 AM
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