Diameter of Hollowbody ii piezo Strap Button hole

[AZGiant]

I have a Hollowbody ii piezo and need to fix the strap button on the horn. Looks like it is stripped. I have read toothpicks, etc. but want to use a dowel with wood glue to make it stronger. My research makes me think the opening is 5/16 but was curious if anyone knew for sure, or had a better way to repair it?
Thanks

Axe

 

[alantig]

Toothpicks and glue will be plentry strong enough. I just used toothpicks on mine - no issues.

 

[JasonE]

Toothpicks and glue will be plentry strong enough. I just used toothpicks on mine - no issues.

This. There is no need to drill it out bigger. I had 4 USA Fender guitars that I had to do this on. All of them had the pilot hole drilled too large and the threads pulled out. Once I did this, they never had an issue again. Push a number of them in until you can't get more in there. That will give you plenty of wood to bite into.

 

[SinSir]

Toothpicks for the win. They've never failed me yet.

 

[bodia]

Toothpicks for the win. They've never failed me yet.

Ditto!

 

[tdroid]

Your mileage may vary, but my local guitar tech was able to fix this on my Epiphone for $5.

For $5-10, it's probably worth it just for the time saver, alone. Also, you'll know it's being done correctly and will last.

 

[alantig]

For $5-10, it's probably worth it just for the time saver, alone. Also, you'll know it's being done correctly and will last.

Depends on how far away he is from your tech.

 

[AZGiant]

Toothpicks and glue worked. She is rock solid now

 

[bodia]

Toothpicks and glue worked. She is rock solid now

Good to hear.

 

[Moondog Wily]

Glad you got it fixed. In case anybody wants another idea, I many times have used chopsticks for areas that need to be filled. The toothpicks big brother!