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Guitar Strap Locks
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 7:55 pm
by Stewie
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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Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:10 pm
by Paul Wolfe
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.
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:12 pm
by wareagle
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Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 8:16 pm
by wareagle
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Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 12:30 pm
by Dino
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.
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 12:37 pm
by ptate
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.
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 3:06 pm
by Stewie
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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Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 10:20 am
by moparman64
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
Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 6:43 pm
by rice_pudding
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
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 1:37 am
by moparman64
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....