Straplocks

spootmonkey · 27th January 2007, 6:41 PM

I'm using Willy's washer trick at the moment, but I'd like to use my favourite strap on both my guitars so I think some real straplocks are in order. However, I've heard a bunch of horror stories about the Dunlops and Schallers, and the Ernie Balls aren't out yet. Are there any other options?

slashrox · 27th January 2007, 7:37 PM

I'm looking at getting dunlops or schaller strap locks as I like to use my favourite guitar strap on my strat & my bass.

What bad things have you heard about dunlop strap locks? Most of the guitar players out today use them.

spootmonkey · 27th January 2007, 8:17 PM

Dunlops popping open at inopportune moments, Schallers stripping the thread out of screw holes and then parting ways with the guitar.

Ronald McDonald · 27th January 2007, 8:39 PM

Hm haven't heard any horror stories of either one. I can't remember what straplock system that was on the PRS I had, but they worked well.

I believe DiMarzio offers a type of strap lock system. Click straps, then accesories.

spootmonkey · 27th January 2007, 8:44 PM

Yeah, they do quick-release clip things, not really what I'm chasing though. Might make a few calls tomorrow, see what my local guy recommends.

Santah · 27th January 2007, 11:19 PM

I use fender ones.. i think they are made by schaller? I can't really see them stripping ever.

marty_s13 · 28th January 2007, 12:49 AM

I have shallers and they are awesome, I can't see them ever stripping the thread. I would say all those stories would be from people who haven't installed them properly. You should dowel/tooth pick the inside of the old hole and glue before installing them.

On the other hand I have heard horror stories about the dunlops, think about it, the whole system on the dunlops are reliant on a ball bearing. With the Shallers its a cup, so if the actual locking mechanism fails its still got the weight of the guitar on this cup. I know what I would trust more.

Akira · 28th January 2007, 1:01 AM

Never had problems with Schaller's. I've been using them for 15 years or so.

bsbozzy · 28th January 2007, 8:53 PM

The dunlop neck strap thingy has started to let go, guitar has hit the floor pretty hard a few times, had a close inspection and part of the thingy has start to wear away, meaning if i hold the guitar in a certain angle, "Hi, im going to let the guitar go now".

Santah · 28th January 2007, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marty_s13

With the Shallers its a cup, so if the actual locking mechanism fails its still got the weight of the guitar on this cup. I know what I would trust more.

Very true. Even if the magenetic lock fails you still have the weight of the guitar holding the mechanism in place. I think its pretty safe.

SquarkyD · 29th January 2007, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spootmonkey

Dunlops popping open at inopportune moments, Schallers stripping the thread out of screw holes and then parting ways with the guitar.

yeah both my LGX and ibanez bass have had had the screws pull out with schaller locks, simply filled the hole with threadlock & 2 thin shards of wood and they havent poped out since. I think you'll find most shops will install your straplocks for you if you ask and will use a glue or threadlock agent to hold them in there - simply because it becomes the next weakest point of failure once you lock the strap.

For what its worth i have never had a lock release on me. ever.

my freeway classic came with dunlop locks and they are a poofteenth too big for my schaller system

, grinder time

Willybomb · 2nd February 2007, 8:30 AM

No problems with Dunlops here, but nothing beats bolting a strap on.

Willy.

slashrox · 19th February 2007, 8:20 PM

I asked this on another forum because I'm now looking for some locking machine heads and straplocks and schaller straplocks is in the lead.

Willybomb · 19th February 2007, 9:10 PM

Dunno why I said dunlops - I meant Dimarzio.

slashrox · 21st March 2007, 2:49 PM

Just bought some Schallers on ebay for $13US ($16AUS)

I got some opinions from other people and most of them said schaller was the best, so I went for it.

If your still looking for straplocks spootmonkey, keep an eye on this seller. There was about 2-3 sets left but all ran out at the moment, More will probably pop up soon. http://search.ebay.com.au/_W0QQsassZ...the-webQQhtZ-1

27th January 2007, 6:41 PM	#1
spootmonkey Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: DPR Brunswick Posts: 7,730	Straplocks I'm using Willy's washer trick at the moment, but I'd like to use my favourite strap on both my guitars so I think some real straplocks are in order. However, I've heard a bunch of horror stories about the Dunlops and Schallers, and the Ernie Balls aren't out yet. Are there any other options? __________________ "[T]here’s a way things are, it coincides with what I was brought up to believe, and the extraordinary coincidence of such is never reflected upon[.]"

27th January 2007, 7:37 PM	#2
slashrox Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Newcastle Posts: 3,309	I'm looking at getting dunlops or schaller strap locks as I like to use my favourite guitar strap on my strat & my bass. What bad things have you heard about dunlop strap locks? Most of the guitar players out today use them. __________________ Laptop: 2012 13" MacBook Pro \| Intel Core i7 2.9GHz \| 750GB HDD \| 8GB Ram Desktop: eMachine \| Intel Core i3 processor 550 \| 1TB HDD \| 4GB Ram \| Windows 7 & 8 Dual Boot MY TRADES LIST WTB:Working Computer with Windows XP

27th January 2007, 8:17 PM	#3
spootmonkey Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: DPR Brunswick Posts: 7,730	Dunlops popping open at inopportune moments, Schallers stripping the thread out of screw holes and then parting ways with the guitar. __________________ "[T]here’s a way things are, it coincides with what I was brought up to believe, and the extraordinary coincidence of such is never reflected upon[.]"

27th January 2007, 8:39 PM	#4
Ronald McDonald Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: McDonalds Posts: 149	Hm haven't heard any horror stories of either one. I can't remember what straplock system that was on the PRS I had, but they worked well. I believe DiMarzio offers a type of strap lock system. Click straps, then accesories. __________________ ESP guitars Avatar removed, do not put it back!

27th January 2007, 8:44 PM	#5
spootmonkey Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: DPR Brunswick Posts: 7,730	Yeah, they do quick-release clip things, not really what I'm chasing though. Might make a few calls tomorrow, see what my local guy recommends. __________________ "[T]here’s a way things are, it coincides with what I was brought up to believe, and the extraordinary coincidence of such is never reflected upon[.]"

27th January 2007, 11:19 PM	#6
Santah Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,416	I use fender ones.. i think they are made by schaller? I can't really see them stripping ever.

28th January 2007, 12:49 AM	#7
marty_s13 Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Adelaide Posts: 2,756	I have shallers and they are awesome, I can't see them ever stripping the thread. I would say all those stories would be from people who haven't installed them properly. You should dowel/tooth pick the inside of the old hole and glue before installing them. On the other hand I have heard horror stories about the dunlops, think about it, the whole system on the dunlops are reliant on a ball bearing. With the Shallers its a cup, so if the actual locking mechanism fails its still got the weight of the guitar on this cup. I know what I would trust more.

28th January 2007, 1:01 AM	#8
Akira Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Inner West, Sydney Posts: 342	Never had problems with Schaller's. I've been using them for 15 years or so.

28th January 2007, 8:53 PM	#9
bsbozzy Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 3,542	The dunlop neck strap thingy has started to let go, guitar has hit the floor pretty hard a few times, had a close inspection and part of the thingy has start to wear away, meaning if i hold the guitar in a certain angle, "Hi, im going to let the guitar go now". __________________ WTB: Any one have a VT SS Commodore die cast model in heron white? Please PM Me.

2nd February 2007, 8:30 AM	#12
Willybomb Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Ballarat Posts: 6,270	No problems with Dunlops here, but nothing beats bolting a strap on. Willy. __________________ Rockstarguitar - Guitar lessons in the Ballarat area Looking to teach or learn guitar? Then you need my book! 30+ successful trades and counting Offical OCAU Musicians Guild Member #15 OCAU Guitar Players club

19th February 2007, 8:20 PM	#13
slashrox Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Newcastle Posts: 3,309	I asked this on another forum because I'm now looking for some locking machine heads and straplocks and schaller straplocks is in the lead. __________________ Laptop: 2012 13" MacBook Pro \| Intel Core i7 2.9GHz \| 750GB HDD \| 8GB Ram Desktop: eMachine \| Intel Core i3 processor 550 \| 1TB HDD \| 4GB Ram \| Windows 7 & 8 Dual Boot MY TRADES LIST WTB:Working Computer with Windows XP

19th February 2007, 9:10 PM	#14
Willybomb Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Ballarat Posts: 6,270	Dunno why I said dunlops - I meant Dimarzio. __________________ Rockstarguitar - Guitar lessons in the Ballarat area Looking to teach or learn guitar? Then you need my book! 30+ successful trades and counting Offical OCAU Musicians Guild Member #15 OCAU Guitar Players club

21st March 2007, 2:49 PM	#15
slashrox Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Newcastle Posts: 3,309	Just bought some Schallers on ebay for $13US ($16AUS) I got some opinions from other people and most of them said schaller was the best, so I went for it. If your still looking for straplocks spootmonkey, keep an eye on this seller. There was about 2-3 sets left but all ran out at the moment, More will probably pop up soon. http://search.ebay.com.au/_W0QQsassZ...the-webQQhtZ-1 __________________ Laptop: 2012 13" MacBook Pro \| Intel Core i7 2.9GHz \| 750GB HDD \| 8GB Ram Desktop: eMachine \| Intel Core i3 processor 550 \| 1TB HDD \| 4GB Ram \| Windows 7 & 8 Dual Boot MY TRADES LIST WTB:Working Computer with Windows XP