cliffmac Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 So here it is I was at a get together the other night and my strap kept popping on me had to sit all night. I ordered the Fender "f" strap lock system but what is the best ( other than some ugly old washer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staninator Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I've got Schallers on my SG and they're great. As far as strap locks go it seems everyone has their favorite but I don't think I've ever heard of any bad things about any of the more popular straplocks (Fender, Dunlop, Schaller). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPS1976 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Schallers for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffmac Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 I've seen comments where people report Schallers popping off. I've also seen quick connect set ups and I have seen first hand they pop off if bumped the right way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis G Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I've never had a need to put strap locks on any acoustic. On my solid body elec's I use Dunlop's, and on my hollow and semi hollows, I use the Grolsch beer washer because I don't like the way the strap lock "intrudes" if you will. I also use Levy Suede leather straps and there's not a lot of "give" if you will. I think a lot depends on the type of guitar and the location of the strap pins - i.e. the upper bout of a solid body elec is going to get a lot more stress than the heel of the neck of a semi hollow body. Photo is the heel of my Casino neck with the strap and washer. One tip though, if you are going to use straplock's, be consistent so that one strap works with all guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezah Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Another vote for the Grolsch washer, although AFAIK it's no longer removable from the ceramic top. I've never popped a strap while using one, and lots of heavy hitters use them too. So if it's good enough for them... I know the OP isn't keen on them, but I like their vibe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPS1976 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I've seen comments where people report Schallers popping off. I've also seen quick connect set ups and I have seen first hand they pop off if bumped the right way. they must not be using them correctly. I've used them for the last 10 years and haven't had an incident yet (knocking on wood) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Forrest Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Schaller's for me too. They are very solid and reliable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aoresteen Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Schaller Strap Locks with out a doubt. If they pop off they are not installed correctly. I have been using them since 1991 or so and never has one popped off. I have over 60 installed on my guitars and it the first thing I do when I get a new guitar. Schallers fit Fenders and newer Rickenbackers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. C.O. Jones Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I've seen comments where people report Schallers popping off. I've also seen quick connect set ups and I have seen first hand they pop off if bumped the right way. What exactly pop's of? I use Schaller's and I think it is imposible that they pop of, at least not in this universe because of something called gravity. The part that is attached on the strap has a U-shape, now correct installed the open part should look up. And in this case the strap button lies in the bottom of the U, even when you don't put it in correctly (it makes a click sound) the button can't fall out. The only possible way I could imagine that this system could fail is when you don't tighten the screw-nut at the strap correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aoresteen Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 What exactly pop's of? I use Schaller's and I think it is imposible that they pop of, at least not in this universe because of something called gravity. The part that is attached on the strap has a U-shape, now correct installed the open part should look up. And in this case the strap button lies in the bottom of the U, even when you don't put it in correctly (it makes a click sound) the button can't fall out. The only possible way I could imagine that this system could fail is when you don't tighten the screw-nut at the strap correctly. Agreed! A new guitar player I'm playing with had his front Schaller lock on the strap UPSIDEDOWN! I fixed it for him and told him that if he bumped it his guitar could hit the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar God Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I use Dunlop strap locks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesh Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Schallers for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzoboy Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I find the straplocks on my Epi Trad. Pro to be really good as far as keeping the guitar from plummeting to the floor the second that you let go of it and try to adjust your mic stand or a pedal.The only straplocks that I have used other than that is the nylon Dunlop ones that are usually in a big jar on music store counters.I have several of them on even some of my pricier guitars and as far as I can tell,other than swinging the guitar in circles,holding onto the strap,they are not likely to give out if you have them put on and adjusted right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon S. Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I've got Dunlop locks on a couple guitars I've had for a long time. All the more recent(5-6 years) have Grolsch washers. I've never had a problem with either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hector07 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I have a "locking guitar strap" made by planet waves. Works for me, had about 3 years no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L8_4thesh0w Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I did a search once and laughed out loud when I saw this, but, I believe in a pinch, 2 or 3 of them together may work for a short while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I did a search once and laughed out loud when I saw this, but, I believe in a pinch, 2 or 3 of them together may work for a short while. I used those for picks back when I was a kid.... They had a nice grip to them... Cut and file to shape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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