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    Default How to attach a strap when using a tailpiece without an end pin?

    So, I have a '23 GIbson Ajr that has a cloud tailpiece without an end pin. Any suggestions on how to attach a strap?

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    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.

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    Default Re: How to attach a strap when using a tailpiece without an end p

    Quote Originally Posted by Jimmijames View Post
    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,
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    Default Re: How to attach a strap when using a tailpiece without an end p

    Quote Originally Posted by Mandobart View Post
    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.
    Attaching a strap to a tone-gard is not something I would recommend, at least not on my mandolin. The gard is only attached by friction.

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    Default Re: How to attach a strap when using a tailpiece without an end p

    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."
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    Default Re: How to attach a strap when using a tailpiece without an end p

    Thanks Mike.

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    Default Re: How to attach a strap when using a tailpiece without an end p

    Let us know how it comes out. There are a whole lot of those tailpieces floating around on mandolins.
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    Default Re: How to attach a strap when using a tailpiece without an end p

    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.
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    Default Re: How to attach a strap when using a tailpiece without an end p

    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......

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    Default Re: How to attach a strap when using a tailpiece without an end p

    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.

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    Default Re: How to attach a strap when using a tailpiece without an end p

    Quote Originally Posted by grandcanyonminstrel View Post
    You can remove one of the tailpiece screws and install a slightly larger screw that also holds down a small guitar style strap button.
    That is actually shown on the link I have above. I searched for and found a small nickel button from All parts.
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    Default Re: How to attach a strap when using a tailpiece without an end p

    Quote Originally Posted by Jimmijames View Post
    It looks like a trip to the Tandy leather store is in my future.
    Try your local grocery store in the shoe string section. They sell different lengths of rawhide boot straps cheap.
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