Thanks guys for the great comments. It was well worth it.
@DK, I think thats a good thing checking that browser history
@Waz, yep i've changed enough nappies ...ha ha. Yeah i have used the strap, the weight of the 18 tuners kinda outweighs the basswood body, so if Im ever good enough to play this thing at a gig, i'll have to re-position the top strap button.