So, I have a '23 GIbson Ajr that has a cloud tailpiece without an end pin. Any suggestions on how to attach a strap?
Cheers,
Jim
So, I have a '23 GIbson Ajr that has a cloud tailpiece without an end pin. Any suggestions on how to attach a strap?
Cheers,
Jim
Tie a strong cord under and around the tailpiece, tie to strap. Kind of like going under the strings above the nut. Use a tonegard and attach the strap to that.
There are two different examples in this thread showing a Waverly Cloud tailpiece. There is actually a channel built for you to loop through if you don't want to add the button.
"It's comparable to playing a cheese slicer."
--M. Stillion
"Bargain instruments are no bargains if you can't play them"
--J. Garber
Thanks Mike.
Let us know how it comes out. There are a whole lot of those tailpieces floating around on mandolins.
"It's comparable to playing a cheese slicer."
--M. Stillion
"Bargain instruments are no bargains if you can't play them"
--J. Garber
I used Mikes #3 method.. back in the day ..
people lose those cloud covers frequently, so I sold my Cloud TP
off my EM150 ish modified A50
for a decent price when I got a good deal on a Used Gil Tailpiece.
the hole in the top, Duncan 4 pole Pickup installation made it nothing like "collectable" stock anyhow.
writing about music
is like dancing,
about architecture
You can remove one of the tailpiece screws and install a slightly larger screw that also holds down a small guitar style strap button.
So....just for the sake of conversation... are there actually people around here who think those cloud tailpieces are so great that they won't swap them out for something more practical and just put the original in the case for the next sale to a vintage nerd????? I'm not convinced they were one of Gibson's better ideas......
Mandroid, I was thinking #3 was the best option too. It looks like a trip to the Tandy leather store is in my future.
Grandcanyonminstrel, I know what you are saying but I'm having a hard time talking myself into changing it. I think I'm going to try the less invasive option first.
"It's comparable to playing a cheese slicer."
--M. Stillion
"Bargain instruments are no bargains if you can't play them"
--J. Garber
"It's comparable to playing a cheese slicer."
--M. Stillion
"Bargain instruments are no bargains if you can't play them"
--J. Garber
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