Strap Locks?

threshar · #1 10-18-2006, 07:52 AM

any recommended strap locks for a skb3005?

I've too many experiences with basses popping off a strap to feel comfy without them (and my previous basses I owned came with them). Esp. since it seems I need to take mr. strap off to get him in mr. case.

BaldBass · #2 10-18-2006, 08:14 AM

I use Dunlop but just cause they are readly available Schaller's are good too.....but by all means use some sort of lock

Shawnost · #3 10-18-2006, 09:38 AM

If you're having one built I would recommend getting them recessed from the shop...it just adds a really classy touch to the bass.

If it's for an existing bass your top choices are Dunlop and Schaller.

Shawn

threshar · #4 10-18-2006, 10:03 AM

Nope, already have it. didn't have straplocks (yet).

Gard · #5 10-18-2006, 10:27 AM

Dunlop.

You already have the Dunlop Dual-Use buttons (they will work with a standard strap, or with the Dunlop strap buttons).

Schaller is NOT trustworthy IMO, too many issues with the mechanism falling off the strap because the bolt holding it on comes loose. Dunlop CANNOT do that, as it is held on with a "C" clip.

Jeff Moote · #6 10-18-2006, 10:58 AM

The Schallers do have an issue with the way they are attached to the strap. The good news is that the issue is easily resolved with a bit of Loctite Red on the threads when you install them. I like the way the Schaller mechanism connects the strap end to the button better than Dunlop, but one MUST do something about the threads on the strap end. I've never had it come off on me, but I did notice it loosening until I put the Loctite on there.

threshar · #7 10-18-2006, 11:05 AM

I'm going to go with the dunlops.. especially seeing as I already have support for them, just need the deallies to go onto mr. strap.

poptart · #8 10-18-2006, 11:54 AM

Hmm - my Roscoes have different strap buttons to each other. Which ones are the Dunlop dual. PS One type seem to taper from top to bottom, the other type have a dual taper..any ideas?

Gard · #9 10-18-2006, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by poptart

Hmm - my Roscoes have different strap buttons to each other. Which ones are the Dunlop dual. PS One type seem to taper from top to bottom, the other type have a dual taper..any ideas?

The ones with the "dual taper" will be the Dunlop buttons, if you look you'll notice a fairly deep hole to get to the top of the screw holding it on the body, the other button will have the screw right near the top, that is our older, non-straplock button.

poptart · #10 10-18-2006, 01:19 PM

Thanks Gard - that makes sense. Funnily enough I stopped using strap locks years ago when I had several incidents of my Warwicks falling off mid-song. Warwick then stopped using them - they were the ones that you pushed in to a hole in the body.

I now double fold my strap on to the hole and even when jumping it is fine (even though I am not!)

drumsnbass · #11 10-18-2006, 01:41 PM

Schaller gets my vote. I have both, and of the two, the Schaller has a more "redundant" design. If you miss with the Dunlp, and don't get it in all the way, you WILL drop your bass. With the Schaller, you know if you are in or not by the cradel design. Use the loctite if necessary, but go Schaller.

JOME77 · #12 10-18-2006, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Gard

Dunlop.

You already have the Dunlop Dual-Use buttons (they will work with a standard strap, or with the Dunlop strap buttons).

Schaller is NOT trustworthy IMO, too many issues with the mechanism falling off the strap because the bolt holding it on comes loose. Dunlop CANNOT do that, as it is held on with a "C" clip.

I've been using the Schaller for around 15-20 years and never had a problem but I am a bit annal about checking to make sure the nuts are tight. It's become part of my routine immediately after I strap on the bass.
I've always had a bit of fear concerning the Dunlop's. I'm always paranoid concerning the button snaping into place correctly.

**Ryan L.** · #13 10-22-2006, 08:23 PM

I have been using Dunlop straplocks for many, many years, and have never once had a problem with them failing. I have owned one bass with Schallers (a Spector), and I absolutely hated them. I imagine a lot of it had to do with what I was used to, though. I know of a lot of guys who swear by the Schallers.

jimb213 · #14 10-23-2006, 10:48 AM

having used both, I like the schallers better. They're easier to get on and off, IMO, and I pretty regularly check all my nuts and screws and things anyways for wiggles.

Although someone above mentioned recessed dunlops; I think I would like that the best. I just don't trust any strap buttons sticking out of my instrument. It seems like they eventually start wiggling on all of my instruments.

Wil Davis · #15 10-23-2006, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Gard

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Schaller is NOT trustworthy IMO, too many issues with the mechanism falling off the strap because the bolt holding it on comes loose.
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A tiny spot of Blue Loctite™ or even nail-polish solves that problem.

- Wil