WashingtonCross Report post Posted April 13, 2013 Hello all. What is the typical or standard size of a guitar strap hole? I'm thinking of using a 3/8 or 11/32 (osborne #13). Any thoughts? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikesmith648 Report post Posted April 13, 2013 Depends on the make of guitar. For example.......Telecasters use an 8mm hole or 5/16" most others are smaller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WashingtonCross Report post Posted April 13, 2013 Yeah...that's I was thinking as well. It all depends on the guitar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chancey77 Report post Posted April 14, 2013 (edited) Well.....If you are making standard Holes/slots 5/16 is pretty standard...don't forget the anti rip hole up top of the slot. Gretsch guitars use a screw in style button that is 5mm. so do not make a slot in these straps only a single hole. For guitars using strap locks you need a 10mm-13/32 hole NO SLOT. GET METRIC PUNCHES:) so there are basically 3 styles of standard strap holes. Go to your local music shop and buy Schaller Strap Locks and a set of original replacement strap buttons. That way you have a way to test them since it seems you don't own a guitar to test these straps on. Edited April 14, 2013 by chancey77 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikesmith648 Report post Posted April 14, 2013 I knew the BOSS would chime in eventually!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WashingtonCross Report post Posted April 14, 2013 Well.....If you are making standard Holes/slots 5/16 is pretty standard...don't forget the anti rip hole up top of the slot. Gretsch guitars use a screw in style button that is 5mm. so do not make a slot in these straps only a single hole. For guitars using strap locks you need a 10mm-13/32 hole NO SLOT. GET METRIC PUNCHES:) so there are basically 3 styles of standard strap holes. Go to your local music shop and buy Schaller Strap Locks and a set of original replacement strap buttons. That way you have a way to test them since it seems you don't own a guitar to test these straps on. Great advice...thank you very much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyberthrasher Report post Posted April 14, 2013 I'm gonna have to get me some of those Gretsch buttons so I can see them for myself (Or, I can buy a Gretsch and call it an expense ). I have a customer right now who told me his Fender strap locks are 12mm - that seems huge to me. I'm going to have to order some to make sure. I've actually found that both my Schaller and Dunlop strap locks take the exact same size hole as most of my guitars strap buttons. They all fit over it and they're tight enough that they aren't slipping off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Zipster Report post Posted August 18, 2013 Hi Guys Great info in this thread. I'm looking for the correct hole size for a Switchcraft 1/4 inch jack/end button combo, anybody help? Cheers Zip Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief31794 Report post Posted August 18, 2013 I use 3/8" on the 1/4" Jack/End Buttons, it works on the ones I've done which both were Martins with Fishman under the saddle pickups installed. Hope that helps, Chief Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Zipster Report post Posted August 18, 2013 Thanks Chief I'll grab me a 3/8" punch Cheers Zip Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
