A strap lock system that doesn't need modification.

[Lichtaffen]

I don't want to remove the strap pins on any of my basses, so the option of most strap lock systems are out. Years ago, I remember a guitard teacher of mine used to have these plastic disks that went over the strap while it was on the strap pins and it would secure the strap to the pins without any modification. They weren't pretty, but neither am I. I just don't want to enlarge the screw holes by installing something on my basses.

Does anyone have any other ideas? By the way, I refuse to use duct tape also. Thanks.

[rimtism123]

I've heard of people using the red rubber disk from bottles of Grolsh beer. So relax and break out a couple and give that a try.

[Stickk]

+1 to the rubber stoppers. That's what Tim Commerford, Pino Palladino, and I do.

[mongo2]

Originally Posted by rimtism123

I've heard of people using the red rubber disk from bottles of Grolsch beer.

That's what I use...and you get a free beer when you buy the strap lock.

[Dogbertday]

they make straps with a click on locking system... I have one but never use it anymore... I'm gonna check out the rubber stop actaully... that sounds like a sweet deal

[mookie stinkz]

Originally Posted by mongo2

That's what I use...and you get a free beer when you buy the strap lock.

+1

i know a handful of people who use these. any ''pop-top'' beer will work but yea, its cheap, no mods, works and when you lose one or forget them or whatever you get free beer with your re-purchase EVERY TIME !

[rr5025]

If you live in the UK Grolsch is 1 pound at Morrison's now. Needless to say I picked up a lot of straplocks.

[Lichtaffen]

I know which piece you're talking about on the bottle, I just can't picture how it will work. Can anyone attach a quick photo illustrating this? I mean, I'll buy a six pack regardless if this works or not. And hell, if Pino's doing it then I'm in.

Remember when the white cap on the Grolsch bottles was made out of porcelain instead of plastic? Remember what those were used for?

[evergroove]

http://musformation.com/2009/03/the-...trap-lock.html

[UncleBalsamic]

Grolsch washers all the way!

[fishsticks]

AWESOME!

[Lichtaffen]

That is so awesome, Evergroove. That's what I thought you all meant, but I had to see it to believe it.

Here's a story as to why I won't use the usual Schaller type of strap locks: I was playing a guitard gig years ago with my main band at the nicest club in Providence, RI. It was a big night for us because the local TV station had a crew there to film us and use the footage during the end credits of their news program. As I was setting up on stage, I saw a small metal washer on the stage and figured some poor soul had lost part of his strap lock. Not thinking anything of it we started playing and towards the end of the first song my guitard falls out of my hands and lands on the stage. 62 reissue MIA Strat with a huge black dent on the bottom. I played the rest of the song on the floor with my guitard on my knee. Needless to say the news crew packed up and moved to the club connected to the one we were playing in and filmed another band. Call me superstitious, but I don't trust strap locks after that.

[mrkreuzschlitz]

Originally Posted by Lichtaffen

I don't want to remove the strap pins on any of my basses, so the option of most strap lock systems are out. Years ago, I remember a guitard teacher of mine used to have these plastic disks that went over the strap while it was on the strap pins and it would secure the strap to the pins without any modification. They weren't pretty, but neither am I. I just don't want to enlarge the screw holes by installing something on my basses.

Does anyone have any other ideas? By the way, I refuse to use duct tape also. Thanks.

Those plastic disks are made by Dunlop. A music shop near me sells them for $1.50 a piece, so they're pretty cheap, and I used to use them. At the same time, they broke really fast.

The Dimarzio Cliplock straps I have come with two sizes of screws. One are the same exact size that were with my strap buttons, and the other size were bigger for a better "grip" or if your holes were drilled out.

You don't have to drill holes for straplocks. But if you're so hesitant, PM and I'll see if I can get those Dunlop pieces for ya.

But, I highly recommend a cliplock strap.

[Jim Nazium]

Originally Posted by Lichtaffen

Remember when the white cap on the Grolsch bottles was made out of porcelain instead of plastic?

Yes

Originally Posted by Lichtaffen

Remember what those were used for?

No - how about a hint?

[mrkreuzschlitz]

Originally Posted by Lichtaffen

Call me superstitious, but I don't trust strap locks after that.

Neither do I.

Dimarzio Cliplock Straps are BY FAR the most dependable and reliable straplock system on the market. I've thrown my bass around and abused it as far as strap retention goes, and it hasn't flinched one. You've gotta get them, believe me.

[Lichtaffen]

Originally Posted by Jim Nazium

No - how about a hint?

A certain smoking implement, when almost at the end of it's life cycle, is inserted into the hole in the cap so as to prevent the smoker's lips from getting burned. I don't think I'd use the plastic cap for this purpose though.

By the way, Jim, cool name.

[Pilgrim]

I think the OP is talking about Dunlop strap retainers - I like 'em. They're about a buck each.

[Jaco D]

Why not try the Planet Waves locking straps? The only thing I don't like about them is they don't have anything wider than an inch and a half. It would have been great if they had something two-inches or more for basses. But then again, when the P-bass and J-bass first came out the only straps available were the half-inch leather ones, and that didn't stop the Motown cats from breaking out gut-busting bass chops. If you could live if a guitar width strap then it's an option worth pursuing.

[Lichtaffen]

Originally Posted by Pilgrim

I think the OP is talking about Dunlop strap retainers - I like 'em. They're about a buck each.

That's the one!

I will try the Grolsch method first only because it comes with free beer.

[Fieldy Snuts]

I use metal washers as strap locks, without any mods.