69tele Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 So far only mod I need to do on my new SG Bass Std is to add some strap locks to avoid any potential issues when gigging out. what do you guys out there use ? I normally use schallers, and this would make sense on the SG as the pin is on the back of the body BUT I am a bit worried the longer screw might be an issue. ideas ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69tele Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 well i answered my own question the stock screw seems to work fine and go through the schaller pin end (tried one from another guitar) for some reason I though the stock screws had bigger heads. off I go to order a set ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lungimsam Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 These are the only ones I have used over the last 10 years. Requires no mods to your bass: http://www.lmproducts.com/slpolyclose.htm http://www.lmproducts.com/dspSurelock.cfm?cat=GuitarStraps&subcat=SureLock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassilisk Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I used Dunlops long ago but i didn't like that they came off the body at the attachment point. I had a Ken Smith that had them countersunk - that's the way to do it IMO, but who's going to? I made Schaller my lock of choice and all my basses and straps are set up with them, making strap switching much more convenient. Back in the day it seemed the original screws were always bigger than the Schallers, either diameter or head. I've found lately that more often than not the original screw fits into the button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelvinator Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Schaller is the way to go, and you can buy just the buttons from Stew-Mac for your other guitars without having to buy the complete set. The buttons are very inexpensive and work with the Schaller locks. http://www.stewmac.c...trap_Locks.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69tele Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 thanks i checked a schaller set from another axe with the stock screws and they are fine so will order a complete set as I prefer to have a strap with each axe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69tele Posted September 25, 2011 Author Share Posted September 25, 2011 well... i fitted them today ... and it involved 4 guitars... here's what happened. 1: The schaller pins I tried with the original screw where nickel and dull (corroded etc) so i didnt want them on my shiny new bass 2: I took a new looking set of my washburn n4 and put a dunlop set on the washburn 3: the pins from the washburn didnt accept the original SG neck screw the hole was narrower for some reason. 4: So I took another schaller pin from a jass bass and swapped these over, as I could use a bigger screw on the J-bass. 5: finally borrowed a strap from my DC faded LP which i rarely use live and voila done ! normally I would have just used the screws which came with the schaller set, but I was a bit paranoid as the strap in is in the heel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herb nice Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 First gig I played with the sg bass, didn't have anything on the front button, and it popped right off the strap mid song. Finished the song in some awkward posture until I could deal with it. I thought about the special buttons, but I didn't want them poking me in the ribs while I play. My solution: I have a piece of short shoelace tied to the strap and the heel button. On the front, I added one of those cheapo dunlop black plastic strap lock things. Works perfect. Never had a problem since. Strap stays on all the time now, even in the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69tele Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 thanks i've used those before as temp straplocks as well, but a bit of hassle to put on and off. with the schallers the neck pin def doesnt dig in , was just a bit awkward to get installed ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herb nice Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 I had a peek and actually use the even cheaper, generic one. As for them being a hassle, I just don't ever take the strap off. No real reason to. Never been a problem, and never having to worry or fuss with my strap is good for peace of mind and quick set up/tear down. :D I just spread the strap out under the bass when it goes in the case. Fits fine. I think the bit of shoelace on the *** end helps. Wouldn't fit so good if the front button was on the horn like a fender- most of my other basses crush the strap in weird ways if I leave it on, so I still have to do the hooking up the strap dance every time I play them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abaddon Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I've used Shaller for 26 years ,no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 well i answered my own question the stock screw seems to work fine and go through the schaller pin end (tried one from another guitar) for some reason I though the stock screws had bigger heads. off I go to order a set ! Does your bass fit in the haed case with the strap locks installed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaolee Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I have been using Dunlops on just about everything for a number of years. I'm lazy, so I never remove the strap once it's on the guitar or bass. They always fit back in the case with the locks, strap and everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69tele Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 i use a pretty thick suede strap so it comes off every time the bass goes in the case, also to avoid damage to the finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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