Strap locks are killing my bass(es)!

[troll]

Originally Posted by KeiBau

Yup. Loctite is good too. It's just that the day I did this, the Loctite was outside of the house, in my shop, and I was at my desk with super glue at my finger tips.

And knowing how that usually goes, ON your fingertips too

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[KeiBau]

Originally Posted by troll

And knowing how that usually goes, ON your fingertips too

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Oh, I'm used to that. I have a problem in the Winter with my finger and thumb tips drying out and cracking open. Think of playing the bass with deep cracks in your finger and thumb tips. Yes, ouch. Anyway, there have been times I've had to use the super glue to glue the cracks shut so I could play. This does work (for me anyway) and as soon as I've glued them shut, I can use my fingers again.

[Puarija]

Originally Posted by Mud Flaps

Why not just stop using straplocks? I hate straplocks, I don't like my bass moving around when I play. I don't jump around stage clucking my head back and forth like a chicken or any of that crap, I think its stupid. I think it looks stupid. It's not about how many brain cells you can kill, its about your music.

Since you think it looks stupid, none of us will ever do it again. Good thing you let us know, we wouldn't want to look stupid to you.

"Apologies to the millions of metal fans all around the world who get totally amped up by it, but Mud Flaps says it's no good. Sorry guys..."

Back on topic, I agree that the flush-mount straplocks are great. All of my older Warwicks have them and I can't complain a bit. It's very stable, and extremely clean looking.



And as far as forgetting a strap... I can't imagine a scenario when that would happen to me. I keep my strap on my bass. Bass goes to the gig, strap goes to the gig. If I'm using a hardcase, I still keep the strap in the case. If I was in the habit of removing my strap for whatever reason, I'd buy a spare with straplocks and put it in my case for emergencies, or maybe keep it in my car.

[spidersbass]

i just got my drummers broken stick, sanded it down to be small enough to fit in the hole, sawed the rest of the stick off, then forcefully made my own hole on the stick using the same screw the straplock came with (i dont' have no damn drill, i use MAN POWER!!! LOL)... if you take it to a professional they'll charge a **** load of money that you can do yourself for free!

[Brad Johnson]

Originally Posted by jbplayer

I was at the music store the other day helping a friend with strap locks for her guitar. I told her not to get the Dunlop strap locks that IMO Schaller locks were better. The store was out of Schallers so the salesman showed me the Dulop's.
To my surprise the Dunlop's were excatly like the Schallers. Even the snap rings were identical. Makes me wonder if one company bought out the other and never changed the product name.

[ddicklessbwadj]

bwad

[Brad Johnson]

Originally Posted by Big String

Schallers on all my instruments. I take the Duncraps right off if the bass comes with them.

Send them to me. Seriously.

Really... I'll take whatever you've got. I have several basses I'd like to put Duncraps on. I'll even give you the gold Schaller setup off my FMT

The Schallers look pretty clumsy compared to the Dunlop strap buttons IMO. On dozens of basses over a few decades I've yet to have a Dunlop fail. The worst that's ever happen is to have the screw loosen up on a couple of the many basses I've bought use. I put the fattest parts of as many toothpicks as I can in the hole and have never had to do it twice. I don't even bother with glue but it can't hurt. Bottom line, it's a simple problem with a very simple thing that has a very simple fix. If your bass has really soft wood the dowel (using a hardwood) would be a better fix.

US MTD, Elrick, Fodera, US Lakland, US Ken Smith... they all come stock with Dunlops. A few of my basses have the flush mount Dunlops and they work just as well. I've never seen a flushmount with a loose screw.

What happens if you forget your strap for a flushmount?



What happens if you forget your bass... or amp... etc.? It's important, don't forget it. Carry spares. I rotate a bunch of basses and it's one of those things I just don't forget.

[Brad Johnson]

Originally Posted by cgworkman

+1

I'll take your Duncraps too

If anyone has some Dundrops they want to get rid of, let me know. I need them for about six or seven basses, maybe more. I know they suck, here's an alternative to tossing them

Won't you help?

[cgworkman]

I got rid of mine on eBay - otherwise I would have just sent them to you. Sorry...

Of course, the Schaller's I'm using now won't seem to stay tightened (the strap side). Don't know what's up with that.

[hands5]

Originally Posted by Ralphdaddy

All you need to do is remove the strap locks, fill the holes with wood filler of some variety, let it dry then redrill the holes using a smaller bit and screw the straplocks back in. Presto, it's all good baby.

but if he uses the same strap locks,then all of this would defeat the purpose. because the same problem is going to rise again.
Well,I don't know I stop using them.**** it,if it drops it just drops,and I have some real nice basses 2.but I treat my stuff a little different than the next guy so there again.........!

[Nick man]

Originally Posted by hands5

but if he uses the same strap locks,then all of this would defeat the purpose. because the same problem is going to rise again.
Well,I don't know I stop using them.**** it,if it drops it just drops,and I have some real nice basses 2.but I treat my stuff a little different than the next guy so there again.........!

Thing is that the straploacks arent responsible for his problem any more than any other kind of strap attachment.

[Marley's Ghost]

Originally Posted by B'Aces High

I use big thick Levis..and i was able to get Schallers on them.

+1

[fenderbassabuse]

I returned to regular strap buttons today, on both of my basses. The schallers were great, but kept eating my basses. I repaired the holes time and time again, but I gave up. I just use a mega secure levys strap, and I will get my hands on some of those rubber washers too...

[fenderbassabuse]

I even used the original screws for the bass!!

[Robman]

Toothpicks, matchsticks, and Elmer's wood glue works every time I usually fill the hole, let it sit over night and install the strap button the next day. If it happens again, just repeat the process.

Hint: A small dab of glue on the screw helps too.

[lowrez]

Originally Posted by cgworkman

Of course, the Schaller's I'm using now won't seem to stay tightened (the strap side). Don't know what's up with that.

You could try a tiny drop of threadlock (home depot musical supply).

[The Golden Boy]

Originally Posted by spidersbass

i just got my drummers broken stick...

Oddly enough, I had some problems using a toothpick, a drummer I used to share a studio with shredded his sticks- I used those shavings to fill the hole once. Once. I never used glue, just drumstick shavings and it's held firm since 96 or whenever it was.

[iriegnome]

I have used the same pair of Strap Loc for I do not even remeber how long. 20 years or so I guess. I have had 10 or 15 other basses. I have the same problem you have on my Modulus. I pulled the screw out. Fill the existing whole with a little Elmers Wood Glue and use a Tooth Pick for the filler. They are made of Hickory so they are strong and solid wood.
Put the screw back in place and let the glue dry. Easy, no mess and quick. I did that about 2 years ago and have not had the problem since.

[cgworkman]

Originally Posted by lowrez

You could try a tiny drop of threadlock (home depot musical supply).

Already done. I had some in my toolbox - took care of it nicely. It's been a few weeks and still holding strong.