I Broke My $4000 Guitar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I Broke My $4000 Guitar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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2 ай бұрын

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Products mentioned in this video (affiliate) -
D'Addario 2" Nylon Auto Lock Guitar Strap - sweetwater.sjv.io/EK7v3K
D'Addario Universal Strap Lock System - sweetwater.sjv.io/Or73jn
Fender Strap Blocks Strap Locking System (set of 4) - sweetwater.sjv.io/R573kb

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@YuvalGrumer 7 күн бұрын

i love your channel. very informative, you focus on being direct rather than being an entertainer

@BaktaBak3 Ай бұрын

Oh... Aaron..........so sorry. Hurts me to see this ! I'll tell you. We have used those Fender Rubber strap locks for years and never had a problem. We have guitar straps ( not expensive ones) on all guitars we own so straps are never doing the on / off thing to go on another instrument. They are a b#tch to get on ......however that sucker is never comin off ! (Another reason why we DON'T take em off....too difficult ) !! 🤣🤣🤣You can also go to a local hardware store and get rubber washers.........same thing ! 🎸🎸🎸🎸 All the best with the repair. ❤

@mariodriessen9740 2 ай бұрын

Fun fact: I’m a 56 year old Dutch guy and for as long as I can remember literally every guitar player in the Netherlands used this trick and they still do. And no, Fender didn’t make these back then. But the Dutch beer brand Grolsch used them on all of their beer bottles. These bottles had ceramic caps and those caps had these rubber rings to prevent the beer from leaking out of the bottle after you took a sip. I still use them on most of my guitars. After all, these things are free guitar savers. By the way, all those rings are red. I wouldn’t be surprised if a smart guy just started selling them in packages of four, using the same rubber rings. And now Fender sells them and they make ‘em in black as well. Cheers! 🍻

@metalfranky Ай бұрын

In Germany there are many many Beers with that Rings😅

@mariodriessen9740 Ай бұрын

@@metalfranky : Yes, I’m sure Grolsch isn’t the only beer brand that uses those caps. 😊👍

@tonguy5 2 ай бұрын

Anyone else remember using the rubber grommets off porcelain-topped Grolsch beer bottles ? 6 free with every six-pack...

@aaronshortmusic 2 ай бұрын

Yes. It’s like how drink coasters and tape can make the best Soundhole covers!

@FrankPersico Ай бұрын

I had a Taylor 814ce fall off the strap. I now use the strap that had a buckle connection at the headstock. Only issue is sometimes you catch your thumb. Come down to Donovan’s tmoro if you are around!!

@thereyougowithbryan6014 2 ай бұрын

Great video. Great advice. I started using something similar about six months ago. I go to the hardware store and grab rubber washers that are just about the same size it seems to help. You’ll never see that damage on your guitar once the luthier fixes it up! You’re a lucky guy! :-)

@aaronshortmusic 2 ай бұрын

Yes they are just washers. Sometimes the simple solutions are the best.

@channel-gz 2 ай бұрын

Bummer Aaron! Way to power through the 2nd set and nice solution. Good luck with the repair : )

@aaronshortmusic 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. I’m told it will be under $200 to repair and should be pretty clean when finished. I’m glad it wasn’t worse.

@k.conanicut4155 Ай бұрын

Love your videos. This one is so important! I tell my beginner guitar students about strap locks but mostly they ignore my advice. (I also use the Fender ones; they're simple and do the job.) I'm going to show this video at my next group class! Good luck on repairing your guitar.

@aaronshortmusic Ай бұрын

I had it repaired and a setup for $250. He did an excellent job but it’s much better to not drop it in the first place. I am now using the Fender rings and leaving the strap on.

@denniskrottje012 2 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear your guitar got damaged! Hope it wil be fine to repair. And thanks for this video, I orderd the rubber strap locks right away!

@aaronshortmusic 2 ай бұрын

Good to hear!

@ernieflanaganstingraybassm1463 2 ай бұрын

Aaron my very good friend, Iam so sorry about your guitar, i have been using those fender strap rings for over 20years on my Bass guitars and knock on would never had a fall and you will be very happy with the Rings !! Take care and i really miss making music together in Chicago and Nashvlle.....

@aaronshortmusic 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Ernie. Great to hear from you!

@BaktaBak3 Ай бұрын

Saw someone else mentioned going to the hardware store. 🎸🎸🎸

@markjohnson6485 Ай бұрын

I would hate it but I would glue what could be glued and leave the other areas or have it made a safe as can be without altering look at Willie’s trigger I like you showed the lock offerings as I have a new SC 18-E with that strap pin Martin uses

@smandez2023 Ай бұрын

I don't know if you ever saw it Aaron, but Don Ross had a gorgeous Benetau busted into freaking toothpicks on one of his tours. Marc Benetau fixed it! So amazing things can be done, but I certainly am not here to diminish your pain bro. I know these basically can become our babies. Sorry that happened!

@aaronshortmusic Ай бұрын

It could have been a lot worse!

@jaymarr2767 Ай бұрын

I do the same thing (on my electrics) and I use a metal washer instead of the rubber. It means your strap is on permanently, because you are screwing it on (so to speak), but for an electric - I find it's a perfect solution. For acoustic, maybe I'd use those rubber washers so I can take them off when putting the guitar in a hard case.

@aaronshortmusic Ай бұрын

Great tip!

@Fawkes1978 2 ай бұрын

The damage does not seem to be too bad, and a good luthier could make even the splinters disappear without too much trouble. Aaron at Warmoth has a nice video on strap button vs strap locks, which was pretty informative and conclusive for me.

@kellyharrison1081 Ай бұрын

Those rubber rings are really hard to get off (probably a good option if you don't remove your strap). When I tried them, I worried I would cause more damage (like ripping out the strap button screw) trying to take them off! I actually ordered a set of Dunlop Lok Straps, to see if they will work better (especially for removing). I had the same thing happen to me recently on my Les Paul; somehow I caught it before it hit the ground. So, glad I saw your video, and hopefully the Dunlop Lok Strap will work, because you never know when it will happen!

@aaronshortmusic Ай бұрын

I just saw some D’Addario rings that have a tab on them so they are easier to remove. They look cool!

@kellyharrison1081 Ай бұрын

I usually use a Lock-It Strap when I play Electric guitar (it has a strap lock built into the strap; they started selling them at Sweetwater) ... but they do not work that well on an acoustic guitar with a strap button that has a jack in the strap button.

@aaronshortmusic Ай бұрын

D’Addario? I tried it but it didn’t work on most of my guitars.

@TheChristafershawn 2 ай бұрын

Sorry about the guitar. I have been using these type of locks for a few years now since my Gibson Firebird took a tumble. I didn't think about any issues with the Nitro finish as it is on the outside of the strap but I will have to take a look I guess. Peace.

@aaronshortmusic 2 ай бұрын

Please let me know. I am not sure but it crossed my mind.

@TheChristafershawn 2 ай бұрын

@@aaronshortmusic Will do.

@Glen-jn5fs 2 ай бұрын

Love the rubber rings, however, they do start to dry rot after about a year.

@aaronshortmusic 2 ай бұрын

I will replace them every year.

@Glen-jn5fs 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for all you do. Love the channel!

@larrnew 2 ай бұрын

Look on the good side…it might sound better 😎

@aaronshortmusic 2 ай бұрын

I think it does!

@larrnew 2 ай бұрын

Shit happens….

@PooNinja 2 ай бұрын

Strap locks the lil rubber grommets are soo cheap and fit everything! You can buy em or just find a bottled beer that has them like Grolsch or a few others.

@aaronshortmusic 2 ай бұрын

I’m currently using the Fender ones because they are black and blend in with the strap.

@PooNinja 2 ай бұрын

@@aaronshortmusic it’s like a cotter pin , such a tiny lil thing that keeps everything safe without over complicating things with latches and clips and extraneous over engineering. Simple solution to an age old problem. ⭕️

@aaronshortmusic 2 ай бұрын

@@PooNinja Simple solutions can be the best!

@bigmac51290 2 ай бұрын

Okay, I have to ask. Why is the CC your gigging guitar when you have that Rainsong? Is it a size problem?

@aaronshortmusic 2 ай бұрын

It’s because the Cole Clark PG3 pickup is so powerful and dynamic.

@patsysmith8030 2 ай бұрын

😪Towards the repair!

@aaronshortmusic 2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@30smsuperstrat Ай бұрын

Rubber rings are the best. I subscribe to "Keep It Simple Stupid."

@aaronshortmusic Ай бұрын

Agree!

@kjlee2112 Ай бұрын

Man this sucks, I'm sorry. There is something about the strap being in the spot like on your cole clark that bothers me when playing. I much rather prefer it where martin puts it. "Funny" enough, my Dean Colt piezo has it on the back and it, too, fell from me shoulder. Fortunately I caught it before it hit the ground with my picking hand and my foot. Have never had an issue with the martin spot. I'm not sure how I managed to get the Dean to fall but you bet I have strap locks now. Hope the Cole Clark is able to be fixed without too much trouble or lingering issue.

@aaronshortmusic Ай бұрын

I agree but players have told me it can happen on Martins too. It’s best to use strap locks.

@jasper_north 2 ай бұрын

I told you this 5 years ago Aaron. Come on! Use the Music Nomad MN270 and screw it on the plug at the back of your guitar!!! It’s made for it- then get the Schaller Straplocks and you are good to go for life. Please look up that Nomad thing. All the best man!!

@aaronshortmusic 2 ай бұрын

I like the ‘Strap Blocks’. They have been working well for past few gigs. I just leave the strap on the guitar.

@jasper_north 2 ай бұрын

@@aaronshortmusic Buy the Schaller ones… best brand ever… and again… the Nomad 720… look into that. It is called Acousti-Lok!

@jasper_north 2 ай бұрын

@@aaronshortmusic The Schallers have 2 parts. One that goes on the strap and it locks onto the StrapPin also by Schaller…same package.

@jasper_north 2 ай бұрын

@@aaronshortmusic Q. Which pickups are compatible with the Standard Acousti-Lok (MN270)? A. The following pickup system are compatible with the Standard Acousti-Lok (MN270): Fishman Pickups (Rare Earth, Matrix System, etc.), 90's-2000's Taylor Guitars with slider controls mounted on the body, system is made by Fishman, The Amulet Dual Mono, Dimarzio Black Angel, Seymar Duncan - Mag Mic, K&K Sound Pure Mini & Pure Classic, LR Baggs Element Bronze. Q. Which pickups are compatible with the Metric Acousti-Lok (MN271)? A. The following pickup systems are compatible with the Metric Acousti-Lok (MN271): LR Baggs except their Element Bronze system take a Standard Acousti-Lok (MN270), Shadow pickups, K&K Sound Universal Sound Board (Hot Spot, Big Shot, Big Twin, Twin Spot), Esonic, Esonic II, KFFN Schatten, Godin QIT.

@aaronshortmusic 2 ай бұрын

@@jasper_north I know, I used to use them on electric guitars. They are great but you do have to be careful not to hit them against the guitar.

@roofkorean6948 Ай бұрын

In high school I was playing the school's really nice tenor sax with a cheap strap, took my hands off it for two seconds, the strap broke and the whole thing fell and dented the bottom. Oops.

@aaronshortmusic Ай бұрын

It’s even worse if it’s not your own instrument…