Guitar Strap Locks

Stewie · Post by **Stewie** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 7:55 pm

Hey everybody, long time since I posted on this forum but I still read the topics every week...

I began to wonder if I should put strap locks on my gibson les paul... My strap has failed on me 3 times in a year but I caught my guitar every time. I searched on thomann (online musicstore: http://www.thomann.de/be/accessories_fo ... traps.html) and there are so many different strap locks available. (I read alot of good things about schaller strap locks)

So my question is; do you got any and which type do you recommend?

BTW: if I install strap lock systems on my gibson, will it still fit in my guitar case? (these pins seem large

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Paul Wolfe · Post by **Paul Wolfe** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:10 pm

The Schallers are good, I've used those in the past on a Les Paul. The part in the center of the above photo is all that attaches to your guitar, so it should have no problem fitting in the case. The 'big' parts are on the strap itself... I agree they look big, but they aren't really too big.

wareagle · Post by **wareagle** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:12 pm

wareagle · Post by **wareagle** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:16 pm

Dino · Post by **Dino** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 12:30 pm

I have Schaller strap locks on all of my guitars (with the exception of my EVH replicas, which have eyelet hooks).

The Schallers are THE BEST locking system (in my opinion).
I've been using them since the 80's, and no, they don't stick out or prevent your guitar from fitting in your case. The strap pins are the same size as the "stock" strap pins and the actual locking mechanism is fitted on the strap itself. A very clever and functional design.

ptate · Post by **ptate** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 12:37 pm

Schallers.

Had Dunlops, but they are a pain in the arse to disconnect when they become "used".

Fit them and don't worry. All mine have them fitted and it's great insurance.

Stewie · Post by **Stewie** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 3:06 pm

Thanks guys, I wasn't so sure about the size of these things but it would rather be stupid if your guitar didn't fit in your case after you installed some locks héhé.

I'm going to order a pack of gold ones with a new strap: the No.1 Stretch Guitar Strap

This is the strap that Buckethead uses and its only €9,8 (US PRICE: 39.99$!!!!). I read a lot of good things about it; it divides the weight of your guitar on your back so the weight is not on one spot... ( http://www.amazon.com/No-1-Stretch-Guit ... B001N0R4UA)

GAS

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moparman64 · Post by **moparman64** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 10:20 am

I have Schaller's on my LP (It came with them) but I'm going to switch to Dunlops which I believe are far supierior, and they're on all my other guitars. But, I believe that you should use strap locks no matter what brand so you dont drop your baby lol

rice_pudding · Post by **rice_pudding** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 6:43 pm

I don't use straplocks but i have always heard good things about Schallers, they don't seem especialy intrusive either as far as mods go.

I must be lucky or something, i've never had a guitar come off a strap, although my acoustic scares the shit out of me.

Rob

moparman64 · Post by **moparman64** » Tue Sep 01, 2009 1:37 am

rice_pudding wrote:I don't use straplocks but i have always heard good things about Schallers, they don't seem especialy intrusive either as far as mods go.

I must be lucky or something, i've never had a guitar come off a strap, although my acoustic scares the shit out of me.

Rob

I had a Fender Jazz Bass that came loose and I almost dropped it playing live, thats when I started using them. All the straplocks ive seen just replace the strap buttons and i use the original screws so no drilling etc....