EvoRider Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I have a epip g400 and was wandering if anybody uses strap locks and what kind they use. I am looking at the ernie ball super lock or the dunlop locks i have the hennessey NSL7200 locks on my bass but because the thickness of them it might be a problem because the neck strap button is on the back side of the neck.. not really a big deal i just wanted to see what other people was useing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I use Dunlops on all of my guitars. (That way I don't have to have straps for all of my guitars.) On my G-400 I use a leather strap with suede leather on the back and I have no problems with neck diving. The suede grabs on to my clothes really good and keeps the guitar where I want it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweed2 Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I use Schallers. No particular reason other than that's what I bought first and that's what I'n used to. Now all of my guitars have them and it makes changing guitars fairly quick. Two straps, set at different lengths, will fit all. I don't think that it makes too much difference which brand, just that you use them. You'd feel pretty dumb looking at your guitar on the floor while thinking, "hmmmm... well at least I saved $15". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob R Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 +1 for the Shallers. I've had them on all my guitars/basses for as long as I can remember and they work like a charm. One nice feature is even if the spring goes out, the part on the strap can still hold the pin on the guitar as long as you don't install them upside down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalfarm Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I have a epip g400 and was wandering if anybody uses strap locks and what kind they use. I am looking at the ernie ball super lock or the dunlop locks i have the hennessey NSL7200 locks on my bass but because the thickness of them it might be a problem because the neck strap button is on the back side of the neck.. not really a big deal i just wanted to see what other people was useing.... Dee-dum-dee-dum...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Moore Tribute Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I use Dunlops on mine but I won't use them on a V or SG, because the buttons of lock may press on your chest or leg as you play and they could pop out. For those 2 the simpler and cheaper rotation locks also made by Dunlop among others are the best option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalfarm Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I wondered how long it would take......... To WHAT? Drink 100 Bottles of GROLSCH, or show the PIC? Am I THAT predictable??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzoboy Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I find that the standard Epiphone straplocks that came with my Traditional Pro work fine.I don't know if you can purchase them separately but they are quite good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matiac Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Yes. Dunlop. Love 'em. Use them on all my stringed instruments except my mandolin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvoRider Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 Thanks for all the replys. I think i am going to try out the ernie ball locks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Morganfield Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Another vote for Schaller's, i have them on all of my guitars, (SG Standard, Epi Dot faded, Meoldy maker) and find they give you a lot of confidence. the solidity of them are quite astounding and the fact you have to pull them to release means any accidental 'pushing' is'nt going to end in disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbrooks0711 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 .....till the Grolsh Washerss get mentioned.... +1 on the Grolsch washers. It's a low-end solution, but it works. And you don't have to drill out holes for the straplocks to fit. If it works, costs little to no money, and has a big advantage over the normal straplock route, then it's my obvious choice. But I do agree it's a low-brow sort of fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atj13 Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I use Schallers. No particular reason other than that's what I bought first and that's what I'n used to. Now all of my guitars have them and it makes changing guitars fairly quick. Two straps, set at different lengths, will fit all. I don't think that it makes too much difference which brand, just that you use them. You'd feel pretty dumb looking at your guitar on the floor while thinking, "hmmmm... well at least I saved $15". Just had schallers installed on my sons g400 today, took a little work to find the right screw (head)which would fit into the lock button, had to file the screw head a little but got it done. Good point re the guitar on the floor, that would suck donkey balls. We put them on his LP junior and they are pretty damm good, big price difference between the black or gold and the nickel ($NZ47 V $28 for the nickel/chrome)lucky that his g400 has chrome hardware as most do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMak3103 Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I have my Epi LP Tribute 60' that came with Epi strap locks, too. They're good, but I still prefer the Dunlop better (as it's also cheaper compare to others)! Dunlop has the pull tip, which IMO I think is less likely to wear-off against Epi's stock strap locks, as they need to be forced out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungrycat Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 The Grolsch washers are a truly great idea. I like Schaller over the Ernie Ball and Dunlop locks, because if the spring in the Schaller fails, it doesn't fall off the guitar. If the spring fails in a Dunlop (or Ernie Ball, because they're the same basic design) your guitar will plummet towards the floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalfarm Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Dee-dum-dee-dum...... +1 on the Grolsch washers. It's a low-brow sort of fix... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSDx Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 +1 on the Grolsch washers. +2 ..... they work just fine...... I don't buy 'em in bulk, though ( I USED to have a huge supply back in the homebrewing days, but that was some time ago) ..... I just pick up a 4-pack of Grolsch as needed, have a few beers and get bonus low budget locks.... works for me, but, I don't really care what anyone thinks of my set-up....hell, most people wouldn't even notice, other than other guitarists...and I REALLY don't care what THEY think ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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