ES 335 Flush mount Dunlop strap locks

[rohan]

Howdy.

Just got a new Memphis block 335. I'm picking over options for strap locks. I have a trusty set of Dunlop flush mount ones wich I'm going to rip off another axe, but I'm wondering - if I drill into the 335's neck join, am I going to experience some loss in sound quality?

I guess I'm looking for locks that are permanent, stable and flush. I have a set of Dunlops on a Tele and I love 'em. I don't mind the thought of drilling into the 335. It's going nowhere. But if I don't have to . . . then I won't.
But I'm not into those plastic things unless anyone has heard of smaller ones.

I looked at a photo of Jimmy Page from the 70's the other day - and I haven't been able to find it again - but it looks like he has some sort of flush thing going on, the size of a one cent piece. Any ideas?

Ta
Rohan

 

[tremoloman]

I'm sorry I don't have any experience with Dumlops, but I do with Schaller strap locks. I love 'em because:

• They do not require drilling and fit into a standard hole.
• You can still use the guitar with a strap that does not have the locking mechanism.
• They NEVER let go.

Just about every electric guitar I own has a set of Pro line strap locks and I cannot recommend them enough.

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