LarryUK Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 So. What strap locks do you use? Grolsch rubbers? or what are the best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 I use Schallers. Small and secure. I have them fitted on all the LPs. I've read that some folk have had problems with oversized screws but none of my sets had any issues. Don't know why... Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Schallers for me too. Keep the nut on the strap part tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparquelito Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 I have a variety of straps for a variety of guitars. It's become apparent that I am safe using conventional straps (without strap-lock hardware) as long as the leather eyeholes are crisp and fitted correctly. If, on the other hand, a strap gets to be to old, and the leather eyehole becomes worn and soft, then it has to be retired. I have found a couple of designs that 'lock' without added hardware to the guitar; D'Addario's Planet Waves design is awesome. You drop it onto the standard guitar strap button, and turn a small ratcheted bezel that narrows the aperture, and stays just right. The other one I love is even simpler. The Ernie Ball Poly Lock slips on over the standard strap button, and you pull upward to set the button into a narrow, firm grip. Very, very intuitive and super-easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Scales Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Shame they both look like a hatful of @rse though Sparky. Grolsch on the Gibson and Schallers on the others for mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 I tried the Planet Wave's, they secure the guitars well but they are bulky and I'm afraid they will damage the finish. Schallers for my Gibbys, they are installed immediately upon purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 I use Schallers. Small and secure. I have them fitted on all the LPs. I've read that some folk have had problems with oversized screws but none of my sets had any issues. Don't know why... Pip. I bought some for the last build I did.. Im not sure if its changed but Schaller come with two sets of different sized screws now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Lock-It Straps - I got them from sweetwater http://lockitstraps.com/ The lock is built into the strap, you don't have to mod your guitar, and they work with regular and larger strap buttons. Notes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 So. What strap locks do you use? Grolsch rubbers? or what are the best? Theres also another interesting option.. Not quite the same but I have used them before and they worked well I think. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Planet-Waves-Elliptical-End-Pins/dp/B005FKF3L6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 My Jackson Elite came fitted with Jim Dunlop SLs from new. They worked perfectly but I didnt like the extra nut extension much (no longer have that guitar). I have Fender washers (like Grolch Beer washers) for guitars like PRS or Jackson. For guitars that need removable straps (due to tight cases) like Sparquelito, I mainly use Planet Wave locking straps. These are excellent. I have a USA one on my Ric, a black on for the ES-339 and a Dragon one on the LP Dragon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Slight correction! US made Lock-It straps are better for heel strap pins. This is whats on my Es-339 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Lock-It Straps - I got them from sweetwater http://lockitstraps.com/ The lock is built into the strap, you don't have to mod your guitar, and they work with regular and larger strap buttons. Notes I second these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Dunlops on everything since forever. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glp2012 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 I've used both Schaller's and Dunlop. The Schaller's are easier to install and use. I've "inherited" a few of those straps that have the locks built it. I don't trust them with my guitar like I do the Schaller's...metal on metal is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeman Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 I'm a Dunlop man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 <...snip...> I had the factory reverse one of the ends so it would work for SG, ES335, Parker DF and other models with the upper strap button facing rear. It took a few months for them to arrive, but well worth it. I have three of them now, so they should last me until I reach the coda ;) Notes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deltapapatango Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Went for Schaller. Are they notorious for loosening off at the strap end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Dunlops on everything since forever. rct ditto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutha Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Dunlops . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis G Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 If the strap button is on the upper horn (i.e. my LP, Strat, Tele, etc.) I use Dunlops. On my hollows and semi's, where the strap button is on the back of the guitar (i.e. Casino, Dot, etc.) then I used the Grolsch washers (don't like the intrusion of the "length" if you will, of a straplock). Whatever you use, I recommend some consistency in mfgr so as to keep them "interchangeable" if necessary. As always YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutha Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Each guitar I have has its own strap set to whatever length and locked in with the strap lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Went for Schaller. Are they notorious for loosening off at the strap end? Yes they can, you have to check them now and then. Also make sure the rounded bottom (the U) always points to the floor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Also make sure the rounded bottom (the U) always points to the floor Unlike, when you zip up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelT Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Schallers for me too on all my guitars. I do check them before putting them on guitars to make sure the nut is tight but I've never had one fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LP Trad Pro II Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Grolsch Beer Grommets. I think Fender makes them too, but if you buy a 2 or 4 pack you also have beer. That's a win in my book. https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=7ukQhMwt&id=AED69C38D59020BBFD2ABE610C235CAD3CBC25BA&thid=OIP.7ukQhMwtT5m3ZgUfq-inQgHaFi&mediaurl=http%3a%2f%2fcdo.seymourduncan.com%2fblog%2fwp-content%2fuploads%2fBottleWasherStrapLock.jpg&exph=402&expw=537&q=grolsh+beer+grommet+guitar+strap+lock&simid=608043968566266760&selectedIndex=7&ajaxhist=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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