lazarusvt84 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 In addition to the nut coming loose on Schaller strap locks, the other day I found the strap pin on my LP Stnd Trad half unscrewed on the neck end. And just today, my son shows me how the same neck end on his guitar (weighty LP) just pops right off on account of the pin becoming soo worn (he plays alot) that the little locking piston no longer stays stays inside the 'cup' of the strap end. It now just slides out. In otherwords, the pin is so worn away that it's lost much of it's original shape/integrity essential to make the proper connection with the strap end. His Schallers are about 3 yrs old Looks like we'll be buying Dunlops from now on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Funny. I'm not doubting you. I've had the same set (buttons and strap locks) on one of mine since the late 80s' Never touched them and they are still hanging in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I have Dunlops on everything. No regrets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I have Dunlops on everything. No regrets. Me as well, though I know many who prefer the Schallers and have had no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FennRx Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Me as well, though I know many who prefer the Schallers and have had no problems. you're doing it wrong. lolz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest farnsbarns Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 In addition to the nut coming loose on Schaller strap locks, the other day I found the strap pin on my LP Stnd Trad half unscrewed on the neck end. And just today, my son shows me how the same neck end on his guitar (weighty LP) just pops right off on account of the pin becoming soo worn (he plays alot) that the little locking piston no longer stays stays inside the 'cup' of the strap end. It now just slides out. In otherwords, the pin is so worn away that it's lost much of it's original shape/integrity essential to make the proper connection with the strap end. His Schallers are about 3 yrs old Looks like we'll be buying Dunlops from now on. Try the planet lock strap by planet waves. It locks on to your standard strap buttons like so... In the video I manage to make that look difficult because I'm using one hand and filming with a phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Sounds strange... I have schallers on most of my guitars and they have never failed or gotten worm out. The oldest I have is 12 years old and the newes is 3 years old, not one problem so far and I gig a lot, play 8 hours a day and take the strap out of every guitar before putting in on its case. The guitar I use the most shows some wear, but something that would make me think ten or fifteen years of the same use will probably render them useles (that guitar gets used at least 40 hours a week every week, and has been getting that play time for 3 and a half years now). Maybe you got bad ones? Or maybe they weren't properly installed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Would you take a picture of the problem and post it? Maybe even email it to the guys at schaller, they'll probably apreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I bought a set of Schallers and then I bought 2 extra sets of strap buttons, these are not Schaller branded and I have noticed that after I play the guitars that have these knock off buttons there are tiny metal shavings around them. The authentic Schallers don't do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 The authentic Schallers don't do that. German metal is superior to Chinese metal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 German metal is superior to Chinese metal! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtBXcCsfytA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swampash Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I have Schallers on all three of my electric guitars with no issues whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest farnsbarns Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 German metal is superior to Chinese metal! I think it's more a case of high quality stainless steel is better than pig-iron or mazak etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleb Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtBXcCsfytA Hell yes! One of the best album covers IMHO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarusvt84 Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 We bought original, not knock-offs. Here's pic of my pin (play 5 hrs/week x 2 yrs) vs my son's (plays 12 hrs/wk x 3 yrs). My first time posting pics...my apology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 ^^^see that's where my repro Schaller buttons are headed. Are you sure these buttons are legit? The ones that are giving me this problem are sold under the Fender brand actually, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinner 13 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I have never had an issue either... Weird.. Oh that's right, Cause I use Dunlop's... My issue with the Schaller's is the nuts on the strap portion, darn things NEVER stayed tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Those look like chrome plated brass to me. That wouldn't be the best thing to make a strap lock out of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarusvt84 Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 ^^^see that's where my repro Schaller buttons are headed. Are you sure these buttons are legit? The ones that are giving me this problem are sold under the Fender brand actually, I took a look at the strap part of the assembly and they indicate 'Made in Germany'...with Schaller name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I have never had an issue either... Weird.. Oh that's right, Cause I use Dunlop's... My issue with the Schaller's is the nuts on the strap portion, darn things NEVER stayed tight. Socket. Wrench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvar Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I never cared for the design of the Schallers, over-engineered IMO I've seen too many of them fail, with catastrophic results! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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