Best strap lock on the market is!?????

[Bard2dbone]

Two of my Fenders came with Schallers on back in the late '80's. I didn't love them.

I still have those two Fenders. But every electric instrument that I own has Dunlops on it.

Okay. Not EVERY electric instrument. The keyboard doesn't.

[mmbongo]

Dunlops if you care about what you do and want to do it right.

Beer lids or some other ghetto method if you are poor or don't care.

[georgestrings]

Originally Posted by mmbongo

Dunlops if you care about what you do and want to do it right.

Beer lids or some other ghetto method if you are poor or don't care.

There are plenty of us that "care about what you do and want to do it right", that prefer Schallers over Dunlops - I'm just sayin'...


- georgestrings

[KPO2000]

I prefer schallers because I have them on too many basses and too many straps to convert. Evil TB has me rethinking this. Time for me to unsubscribe and pack an adjustable wrench in my gig bag and move on. Time to go practice

[mongo2]

Originally Posted by mmbongo

Dunlops if you care about what you do and want to do it right.

Beer lids or some other ghetto method if you are poor or don't care.

I've had Schallers and Dunlops fail, never had a "beer lid" or washer fail...never. Sometimes simpler really is better and applying the K.I.S.S. principle to gear whenever possible has never let me down.

[Morkolo]

Originally Posted by mongo2

I've had Schallers and Dunlops fail, never had a "beer lid" or washer fail...never. Sometimes simpler really is better and applying the K.I.S.S. principle to gear whenever possible has never let me down.

Same here only I use heavy washers. I had all of my basses fitted with Schallers until one blew apart and gave my reflexes the test of a lifetime.

[tauzero]

I use Schallers or Schaller clones and have done for 25 years (since getting my first Warwick). Only con - the nut can loosen off. The Boston Schaller clone has two nuts, so the second nut is tightened onto the first and that locks the nuts on the thread. What I like is that the instrument is actually supported by the cradle of the Schaller, the locking mechanism is just there to stop the button coming out of the cradle, so the locking mechanism isn't load-bearing. I suspect that's a psychological thing though, I'm sure that Dunlops are just as secure.

[Tankdave]

Originally Posted by tauzero

I use Schallers or Schaller clones and have done for 25 years (since getting my first Warwick). Only con - the nut can loosen off. The Boston Schaller clone has two nuts, so the second nut is tightened onto the first and that locks the nuts on the thread. What I like is that the instrument is actually supported by the cradle of the Schaller, the locking mechanism is just there to stop the button coming out of the cradle, so the locking mechanism isn't load-bearing. I suspect that's a psychological thing though, I'm sure that Dunlops are just as secure.

Yep, totally agree, the nut is indeed the weak link. I dab some locktite on the thread, tighten them up and i've not had a nut EVER come undone.

Mechanically the Shallers have to be so much more stronger than the diddy ball bearings in the Dunlops but that's me just over-engineering everything.

It's like what's best "Nikon" or "Canon", Neither

[adamlunt]

Dimarzio ClipLok are the best IMHO

[ics1974]

5/16" rubber washers like this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzhMyzm5Fj8

[Vintage Guy]

Drywall screws with big washers run through the leather strap into the bass. Never had one fail!!!!!!!!!

[derrico1]

Originally Posted by mongo2

I've had Schallers and Dunlops fail, never had a "beer lid" or washer fail...never. Sometimes simpler really is better and applying the K.I.S.S. principle to gear whenever possible has never let me down.

Truth.

[derrico1]

Originally Posted by Vintage Guy

Drywall screws with big washers run through the leather strap into the bass. Never had one fail!!!!!!!!!

As screws go, drywall screws are fairly brittle, and the heads don't take a lot of lateral force before snapping off. If you go this route, I'd suggest a different screw.

[DwaynieAD]

http://www.amazon.com/Flated-Strap-C...ords=straplock

these are pretty awesome

i prefer the dunlops even tho i've had schallers on more basses

[guitardefector]

Originally Posted by Bornagnhooligan

I have never used strap locks before , caught my bass today in mid freefall ! Now I need them . Who in your opinion makes the best strap locks on the market????

I love Schallers. They've never let my basses down...get it?? However, I don't do acrobatics with my basses so I can't speak for the other brands, though I'm sure they're just as good.

Schallers also are more aesthetically pleasing on the thick leather straps my P and Jazz basses. Dunlops look punched in and ugly, like a Pug dog. Sorry, no offense to D users, just my personal taste.

[ridethespiral]

I have Schaller strap locks on my bass and have for about 3 years. They're holding up fine with no sign of stress in the metal. Wouldn't go for anything else imo

[hs123]

Switched from Dunlop to Loxx, smaller, but feel more secure.

[TomCHunley]

I like the locking straps that Planet Waves makes.

http://www.planetwaves.com/pwProduct...ar_Strap_Black

[VWbug08']

Originally Posted by TomCHunley

I like the locking straps that Planet Waves makes.

http://www.planetwaves.com/pwProduct...ar_Strap_Black

I just picked up a Hofner Icon and had some concerns about putting on shallers like on my other basses. The Hofner is so light I might try this and don't need my big wide straps to hold it up.

Cool! Thanks for the info.

[VWbug08']

Originally Posted by ics1974

5/16" rubber washers like this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzhMyzm5Fj8

I found this awesome too!