So, what do I have to do to fix my SG’s neck dive?

[HomespunEffects]

Has anyone solved a neck dive issue? I have a really nice Pelham Blue SG so I don’t want to drill any holes to move the strap buttons. Is there any other way to fix SG neck dive?

 

[SpaceMan]

Wider strap.

 

[norminal]

Wider strap.

This, relocate the strap buttons, or attach lead to the back of the body. SG’s are notorious for neck-dive.

 

[duzie]

I pretty much either keep my hand holding the neck or pinching the body against me with my forearm to free up the other hand
How about a pic of your SG
Just because I like pics of SG’s lol

 

[Stone]

Also replace metal tuner buttons with plastic ones

Every little bit helps

 

[Stone]

I pretty much either keep my hand holding the neck or pinching the body against me with my forearm to free up the other hand
How about a pic of your SG
Just because I like pics of SG’s lol

holding up the neck of your guitar, for me would be a detriment to my fretting
Id def look into adhesive weights to counter balance

 

[HomespunEffects]

I don’t really want to add weight though. Most of what I like about this SG is that it’s very light.

 

[TSJMajesty]

Velcro..., somewhere?

Just thinking of a way to create some friction btw your strap and some part of your body, shoulder maybe...

 

[Achilles]

I don’t really want to add weight though. Most of what I like about this SG is that it’s very light.

Add weight to the end of your guitar strap that hooks to the lower body?

 

[FuzzyAce]

Is there any other way to fix SG neck dive?

Use a strat?

 

[HomespunEffects]

… How about a pic of your SG
Just because I like pics of SG’s lol …

 

[HomespunEffects]

Use a strat?

Can’t argue with that.

 

[HomespunEffects]

I’ve since removed those Lollar El Rayos from the SG. I’ve got a Bare Knuckle Holy Diver in the bridge and haven’t decided on a neck pickup yet.

 

[Achilles]

haven’t decided on a neck pickup yet.

Leave the neck side blank. That'll help a bit with the dive problem.

 

[HomespunEffects]

Leave the neck side blank. That'll help a bit with the dive problem.

it is empty at the moment. The neck dive continues.

 

[norminal]

I’ve also seen people install a trem, such as a Vibrola, to add some weight.

 

[TSJMajesty]

Not trying to come off as brash, but that guitar is not some super-rare item. My opinion- either move the strap button to the horn, or get something else, assuming you can't find a creative way to fix the problem, w/o altering the guitar.

I mean, if it's enough of an issue, there are so many other guitars out there.

 

[Stone]

Not trying to come off as brash, but that guitar is not some super-rare item. My opinion- either move the strap button to the horn, or get something else, assuming you can't find a creative way to fix the problem, w/o altering the guitar.

I mean, if it's enough of an issue, there are so many other guitars out there.

In example ohhh let's say a EBMM majesty ?

 

[Achilles]

The button goes back to original when I sell it.
It's not tightened enough right now to dent the wood on the tip so it'll be an easy patch.

 

[HomespunEffects]

I’ve also seen people install a trem, such as a Vibrola, to add some weight.

Bleh!