Doc Posted November 17, 2008 Posted November 17, 2008 Hey y'all, Once in a while, my strap will slip off the end of the guitar (off the pickup jack). I often grab my guitar in a hurry, especially when I'm writing songs. Though I always check to make sure the strap is secure, I worry about dropping my J-45. The poor girl already has far too many bangs and dings. Damn these small NYC apartments! Is there anything I can attach to the jack to ensure that the strap doesn't slip off. Obviously, this isn't a problem when I'm gigg as the the cable keeps everything secure. Any help would be appreciated. Doc
gibsonjunkie Posted November 17, 2008 Posted November 17, 2008 If you have active electronics this will drain your battery, but if you have a passive pickup you can buy one of these from Radio Shack and it locks the strap right in.
TWilson Posted November 17, 2008 Posted November 17, 2008 Doc-Give this one a look: http://www.tapastring.com/strapkeeper0605.htm
ballcorner Posted November 17, 2008 Posted November 17, 2008 Doc-Give this one a look:http://www.tapastring.com/strapkeeper0605.htm I bought one of these the last time it was suggested in the forum. Awesome product - they work perfectly and they are basically ten bucks including the shipping - even to me here in Canada. I will be ordering more, for sure.
onewilyfool Posted November 17, 2008 Posted November 17, 2008 Marquis de Sade, had problems with straps falling off too..... Gibson junkie.....nice idea
albertjohn Posted November 17, 2008 Posted November 17, 2008 Not that any of us need an example but this is a very shallow excuse to post this one! Pay attention at 0.55 I played a gig on saturday where a young lad had a beautiful Les Paul with strap locks. It fell off during the first song and landed on the headstock. Luckily no break but 2 tuners were damaged. I lent him my 335 to finish his set!
jefleppard Posted November 17, 2008 Posted November 17, 2008 Not that any of us need an example but this is a very shallow excuse to post this one! Pay attention at 0.55 I played a gig on saturday where a young lad had a beautiful Les Paul with strap locks. It fell off during the first song and landed on the headstock. Luckily no break but 2 tuners were damaged. I lent him my 335 to finish his set! thanks for that, AJ. poor eric - and no tech in sight, either. robbie had his back as one viewer described. here's a clip of eric but its my idol, jimmy page, making a fool of himself by pushing eric, playing slightly in-key and blowing a slide solo.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxFuxp1WyGY
Doc Posted November 18, 2008 Author Posted November 18, 2008 Thanks to all for suggestions. I'll be ordering this puppy ASAP. I've had a few close calls lately. No need to take chance when I've warned over and over again. Best, Doc
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