Thanks Lord. I see your in Calgary. I was just there last week and bought the locks at Long and Mcquade - after having my very first test drive of a Gibson Les Paul Standard running through a Marshall stack - what a sweet guitar.

Well - maybe the lock should go right beside the neck plate then. I've attached two pics; one showing the plate and you can see the "stock" strap button on the upper left screw, the other an installed strap button on a solid one piece SG.

I'm taking it to my favourite technician today and I'll let you know what he says.

Bazaa