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Feb 6 2013, 12:56 PM
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I like the planet waves locking straps, though the length adjustment clip bit is a weakness, I've had two of them break, so my strap length is now fixed by me tying a knot in the strap!
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Feb 6 2013, 01:34 PM
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I use these:
http://www.thomann.de/de/schaller_security_locks_c.htm Very happy with them. As for the button on your acoustic, this one has been mounted by a guitar tech on one of my acoustics:  I remember he used a wood drill before he screwed.. .. sorry for my bad english  QUOTE (Headbanger @ Feb 6 2013, 12:38 PM)  If this is a repeat subject, I apologise.
I wanted to buy some strap locks for my guitars and whilst searching, I came across some straps which have locking devices already installed on them..like spring loaded clips on both ends, therefore eliminating the need for the traditional metal strap locks. Does anyone have any advice on this subject please? If I had to replace my strap buttons...would that be a straight forward replacement for the existing buttons? I have another question...deviating slightly...I want to put a strap button on my Dean acoustic steel string..on the neck heel maybe...anyone got any tips or advice ? |
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Feb 6 2013, 02:02 PM
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QUOTE (PosterBoy @ Feb 6 2013, 12:56 PM) I like the planet waves locking straps, though the length adjustment clip bit is a weakness, I've had two of them break, so my strap length is now fixed by me tying a knot in the strap! Haha Thanks...I dont think I'll buy one of those then!  QUOTE (mad @ Feb 6 2013, 01:34 PM) I use these: http://www.thomann.de/de/schaller_security_locks_c.htm Very happy with them. As for the button on your acoustic, this one has been mounted by a guitar tech on one of my acoustics: I remember he used a wood drill before he screwed.. .. sorry for my bad english I've had the schallers before...they are good, but I always think they stick two big lumps of metal on your guitar. I think I'll get a strap button and install it myself on my acoustic. Thanks 
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Feb 6 2013, 07:18 PM
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I was recently going through the same decision, but never seemed to really like the strap lock systems I had encountered already. But, my cheap plastic "strap lock" was too unreliable.
There is a local Portland company (can't remember the name) that makes a $5 strap lock system which is VERY simple.... they are basically little rubber o-rings that you put on after you've put on your strap. Simple, cheap, very effective....hold the strap on very well, for cheap, with no installed parts!! --------------------   Check out my awesome Nintendo Cover-band, EMULATOR!! http://www.reverbnation.com/emulator Now.....go practice!! |
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Feb 8 2013, 03:47 AM
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Personally I wouldn't use anything other than Dunlop Straploks on any guitar I don't want crashing to the ground because the strap slipped off the guitar. These lock the strap to the guitar, but you can still remove the strap with the push of a button.
http://www.jimdunlop.com/product/original Cosmin, I don't understand your comment. These attach to the guitar with a screw the same way a standard button does. -------------------- Cyber-industrial music and video animations:
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Feb 8 2013, 09:51 AM
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QUOTE (Rammikin @ Feb 8 2013, 02:47 AM) Personally I wouldn't use anything other than Dunlop Straploks on any guitar I don't want crashing to the ground because the strap slipped off the guitar. These lock the strap to the guitar, but you can still remove the strap with the push of a button. http://www.jimdunlop.com/product/original Cosmin, I don't understand your comment. These attach to the guitar with a screw the same way a standard button does. Correct but the strap locking unit applies tension on the screw at a point which is further away from the body of the guitar, thus moving the screw more easily and creating space in the body of the guitar. The friction of the screw eats the wood away, loosening it more and more. This will not happen in the case in which the tension is applied at the base of the screw which is also tightened well into the body of the guitar. Hope this makes sense as I can't find any schematics for now  It's about creating a lever system and applying force at a different point, thus creating friction and eating away the wood. I had to deal with this situation with Warwick strap locking units.
This post has been edited by Cosmin Lupu: Feb 8 2013, 09:51 AM |
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Feb 8 2013, 09:56 AM
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I had my basses crash off regular straps too many times that installing Strap Locks on my basses was a must. I tried some brands and settled to Dunlop Strap Locks. Seems the like the best system and most high quality one and hasn't failed me since. Its actually easy to install too (especially for me who freaks out having to "drill something" od modify on my bass) - you just unscrew the old strap button and put in a new one which screws in tight and that is it.
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Feb 8 2013, 05:07 PM
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QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Feb 8 2013, 08:51 AM) Hope this makes sense as I can't find any schematics for now It's about creating a lever system and applying force at a different point, thus creating friction and eating away the wood. I had to deal with this situation with Warwick strap locking units.I think I understand what you mean. The strap is a couple mm farther away from the body, so it exerts more leverage on the button. I'm not familiar with Warwick, only Dunlop, but I would think the screw would have to be pretty weak for that to be a problem? -------------------- Cyber-industrial music and video animations:
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Feb 8 2013, 05:19 PM
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QUOTE (Cosmin Lupu @ Feb 8 2013, 10:08 AM) If you don't jump around that much, it can be a solution, but after what happened to my old MMM, no more strap locks for me! I can definitely see this happening, mine has survived for years of jumping now but I had bad experience with some other system which had one screw (part on the strap) that would unwind on its own every time. It might depend on the system though, Dunlop one feels pretty safe and well made (metal part on the strap side enters inside the button). -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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Feb 9 2013, 09:04 AM
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Then again, my reluctance to use straplocking units is a bit unjustified by the fact that I haven't tried any other brand aside from Warwick
Maybe I should re-consider my options
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Feb 9 2013, 05:03 PM
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I still use the standard Dunlops but I too have had 'straplocks' pull right out of the back of a guitar. These are cool too ... http://www.gamlinsmusic.co.uk/musical-inst...ainer-pair-471/ And these ... http://www.andertons.co.uk/misc-guitar-acc...ce-per-pair.asp -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
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Feb 9 2013, 07:26 PM
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QUOTE (klasaine @ Feb 9 2013, 05:03 PM) I still use the standard Dunlops but I too have had 'straplocks' pull right out of the back of a guitar. These are cool too ... http://www.gamlinsmusic.co.uk/musical-inst...ainer-pair-471/ And these ... http://www.andertons.co.uk/misc-guitar-acc...ce-per-pair.asp They all look like good solutions..if the Grolsch one works...then its probably worth cutting one out of a tyre rubber or similar. |
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Feb 10 2013, 10:16 AM
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So, those DiMarzios are a better option in the first place just for the fact that they don't create leverage on the screw! This could be interesting
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Feb 15 2013, 07:22 PM
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That video is basically the same thing as the local portland rubber straplock system I was talking about. A bit more "heavy duty" from the looks of it, but it works EXCELLENTLY and only cost about $4. Love it. But....I didn't get any beer with mine!
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