Ernie Ball Strap Locks

heath_r_91 · #1 05-12-2008, 08:11 AM

Does anyone have these? I have been holding out for these for a while and haven't heard anything for a long time. If you do have them could you send me a picture of them on your instrument?

What is your general feeling on them? Good, bad, or just regular straplocks?

Any idea of pricing? If anyone has a link to somewhere I could buy them offline that would be awsome.

Thanks guys!

heath_r_91 · #2 05-12-2008, 09:57 AM

bump? surely someone has heard of the status of these straplocks or has them.

invader3k · #3 05-12-2008, 12:11 PM

Have they actually come out? I remember on their message board last year, when I used to stop by and check things out, they were saying the release date was yet to be determined.

Honestly, while I'm sure they are/will be nice, I don't see the big difference on them versus any other quality straplock, other than that nifty Ernie Ball logo...

bluestarbass · #4 05-12-2008, 04:57 PM

I read the post about these in the Ernie Ball Forum the other day. They are basically Vaporware. Theyve been promising a release for about a year.

heath_r_91 · #5 05-12-2008, 05:55 PM

After reading through numerous Ernie Ball forums and some vigorous internet searching, I found somewhere that sells them!

And for only about $20 bucks, I don't think the price is too bad at all!

http://www.dubaldomusic.com/skuDetai...ku=EBstraplock

I heard that they are like the Dunlops only smaller and they don't have an E clip which I guess was a problem with Dunlops? They have some different kind of holding... Sorry I can't be more informative, that is all I remember from the forums I read.

The Golden Boy · #6 05-13-2008, 03:32 PM

Boy, it would be nice to have a picture of the units instead of a pile of bags...

heath_r_91 · #7 05-14-2008, 10:02 AM

ha ha, yes it would.

But at least we have found something on them right?

We know they actually exist!

That was a very difficult task even finding out they are in existance!

73jbass · #8 05-14-2008, 12:35 PM

I ordered 3 sets yesterday,and should have them Friday.I'll try to get some close up shots for everybody.

heath_r_91 · #9 05-14-2008, 01:31 PM

Awsome!

Do you mind me asking where you got them? (for price comparison reasons)

Definitely let us know your initial impressions. They seem to look a lot smaller than normal straplocks. May just be different angles, though.

CamMcIntyre · #10 05-15-2008, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heath_r_91

I heard that they are like the Dunlops only smaller and they don't have an E clip which I guess was a problem with Dunlops? They have some different kind of holding... Sorry I can't be more informative, that is all I remember from the forums I read.

Darn, i was hoping that they'd be a Schaller style lock. I've got 9 instruments with Schallers and they're becoming harder and harder to find.

roberthelpus · #11 05-15-2008, 12:20 PM

I just bought Dunlop's from MF and I saw them there. Try this http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...ir-?sku=360389

CamMcIntyre · #12 05-15-2008, 06:27 PM

Thanks man, it must just be my local places.

The last time i bought a few sets of buttons-the ones i prefer [black] were on back order everywhere but All Parts, so i stocked up.

Spector_Ray · #13 05-15-2008, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamMcIntyre

Darn, i was hoping that they'd be a Schaller style lock. I've got 9 instruments with Schallers and they're becoming harder and harder to find.

I've never had problems finding Schallers.

basskababble · #14 05-17-2008, 09:52 AM

any new news or updates on these?