Strap locks

[Plank_Spanker]

I used this method tonight. It seems to have worked very slickly! We'll see how it holds up.

With the right size toothpick and good wood glue, I've never had to revisit an old job using this method.

 

[Justaguyin_nc]

Guitarfetish.com sells their Straplock copies for $9.95. Unfortunately they're outta stock as I type.

I got a pair of theirs... they are HUGE... much larger then the other types.. I dunno if that makes them better though.. work on a spring and 5 little ball bearings.. first set had to be returned...they do great turn around for their customers.. I think I would buy another brand though when the time comes .. just due to size and looks for me personally... but they do work!

 

[pes_laul]

i use the strap locks that come with the dimarzios i have only one guitar so you goto play it safe ya know

 

[sunvalleylaw]

I just put Dunlop Straplocks on my strat. Easy project, and I feel good about it. I like how these Dunlop ones clip together. I bet Schallers are great too, but I went with these as part of my MF coupon order of miscellaneous stuff.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Dunlop-DualDesign-Straplok-System?sku=364008

 

[Jimi75]

I have the Schaller locks on all of my guitars.

 

[Brian Krashpad]

I just make homemade ones out of plastic disks cut out from those fake credit cards I get in the mail.

They eventually wear out but if you keep an eye on them and don't do really stupid stuff (like the over-the-shoulder guitar spins, etc.) they're fine.

 

[just strum]

I have the Dunlop on my Dot, but going to switch that one over to Schaller so I can use the same strap that I use for the Strat. The Strat came with Schaller Loks. Nothing wrong with the Dunlop Loks, so I will probably install them on my ARC300.

The only problem I had with the Dulop was installing them on a thick strap. I cut off some of the leather to reduce the thickness of the strap, but it took a good 45 minutes to install them on both sides of the strap.

 

[oldguy]

Dunlops are secure, just a bit more work to install, IMO.

 

[just strum]

When it comes to either Dunlop or Schaller, does anyone know if you can buy just the parts that install on the guitar? Eventually you will have a lot of the belt portion or have to go out and buy a lot of belts. That would get pretty expensive.

 

[snoglobe]

I've opted for a mighty tasty set of straplocks on all seven of my electrics.

put the strap on, then slip the washers on over the strap buttons. Never had a problem, and the beer was mighty fine.

 

[sunvalleylaw]

The Dunlop lit seemed to indicate that was possible, but I have not checked for availability of individual parts.

 

[Plank_Spanker]

When it comes to either Dunlop or Schaller, does anyone know if you can buy just the parts that install on the guitar? Eventually you will have a lot of the belt portion or have to go out and buy a lot of belts. That would get pretty expensive.

I've never seen individual parts for sale for either locks.

One note of caution on the Schaller locks (don't know if I mentioned this here or not already) - use a dab of LocTite when you tighten the nuts on the strap clips. They have a tendency to loosen up if you don't. I always check mine prior to playing.

 

[Ro3b]

I've opted for a mighty tasty set of straplocks on all seven of my electrics.

put the strap on, then slip the washers on over the strap buttons. Never had a problem, and the beer was mighty fine.

Yep, I use these straplocks too. They're my favorite because they come with free beer.

 

[Tim]

I found these at GC. I do not rememeber the manufactor's name. You have to look for good ones. Some are loose and some are very tight. I guess there is no Quality Control when these are mass produced.

 

[Guitar Gal]

I just bought a couple pairs of these from Stew-Mac to try out:
http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Hardwar...tar:_Strap_buttons/Gripper_Strap_Buttons.html

I figured I'd give them a try for the price and see how they hold up. Since I'm just playing at home for now I thought these might just fit my needs.

GG

 

[bigoldron]

The worst stage dive I ever saw was a Les Paul, and the funny thing was that I was talking to the guy about strap locks on the band's break - "Don't need 'em. I'm careful and they're too expensive".

Lo and behold, he took his hand off the neck when he started singing, and the front peg let loose. The guitar hit that hard floor and off came the headstock. It was painful to see and the guy just froze and started shaking. I was almost as freaked out as he was.

Dude, you must be a jinx! Maybe you should be the "voodooman" around here... oke: