Strap Locks - Page 3

NorCal Dog · #41 11-16-2012, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Lee H

for all those saying that the nut on schallers can come loose

there is a wonderful new invention called Locktite. They have started using it on pertinent bolts on your vehicles. It is made by the same company that makes super glue, but it is made and marketed as a thread locker...

But I understand why you have never tried it...it being new and all...

i agree totally 100 %

i ride numerous motorcycles,,,, FAST,, i use both RED & Blue locktite

but these bass players are an odd bunch,, as the saying goes,,, you can lead a horse to water,, but you can't make him drink

i think it's just easier for them to complain that they can come apart, instead of actually making sure that it doesn't happen

lazy humans

neebs · #42 11-16-2012, 01:50 AM

So are you saying to drill a hole into softwood bass body, fill with hardwood dowel. Drill pilot hole. Insert schaller straplocks. Then apply locktite.. thats what I'm reading..

bassgod76 · #43 11-16-2012, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee H

for all those saying that the nut on schallers can come loose

there is a wonderful new invention called Locktite. They have started using it on pertinent bolts on your vehicles. It is made by the same company that makes super glue, but it is made and marketed as a thread locker...

But I understand why you have never tried it...it being new and all...

+1,000!

bassgod76 · #44 11-16-2012, 04:46 AM

I also add a dab of super glue to the strap pin's screw as well. It keeps the male end of my schallers from coming loose

**colcifer** · #45 11-16-2012, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by No Malarky

I like Loxx.

http://www.loxxusa.com/

I like the idea EXCEPT that you can't use them as a regular strap pin.

pflash4001 · #46 11-16-2012, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee H

for all those saying that the nut on schallers can come loose

there is a wonderful new invention called Locktite. They have started using it on pertinent bolts on your vehicles. It is made by the same company that makes super glue, but it is made and marketed as a thread locker...

But I understand why you have never tried it...it being new and all...

I understand this. But why mess with it at all when the Dunlops don't NEED this step at all?

geremia · #47 11-16-2012, 08:48 AM

try fender strap locks...best system i've ever used

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/acces...FUKd4Aod82oAxQ

bassgod76 · #48 11-16-2012, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geremia

try fender strap locks...best system i've ever used

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/acces...FUKd4Aod82oAxQ

Aren't these Schallers?

Ezmar · #49 11-16-2012, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by pflash4001

I understand this. But why mess with it at all when the Dunlops don't NEED this step at all?

I think only needing to install the strap ends is an okay reason. that skips a whole bunch of steps.

**colcifer** · #50 11-16-2012, 05:35 PM

I researched LOXX and I'm coming around to them. Haven't placed an order yet but I might. I recommend reading a review or two. FYI, TB member Kerry_King is their very helpful Web Technician/Artist Relations guy.

Rant:

So I took out my Les Paul to double check the screws used (previous owner put Schallers on it) and the screws were very nearly stripped! I had a hard time getting them out. What kind of person does that to a Gibson? Well, the previous owner and/or his tech (I used that shop once). Balls.

**Ukiah Bass** · #51 11-16-2012, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by neebs

They're discrete, and handsome looking. They grab onto the strap pretty darn good too. I would think to a greater extent compared to the schaller strap lock design. Minus a strap lock apparatus.

I've had strap locks before. Dunlops, several years ago. They worked... had no complaints. But I heard I'd have to smash my leather levi's strap, or punch a hole to accomodate the dunlops (which I think are more attractive than schaller design, personal opinion of course.)

I think the discrete nature of the elliptical endpins, and not requiring me to physical alter my current strap was my deciding factor.

edit: I also replaced the included rubber washer with a rubber o-ring. The included washer works, but considering it was being smashed to a paper thickness... I would just use a o-ring.. besides I have 10's of them laying around from miscellaneous earrings I own. Even if you purchased o-rings... they're only about a dollar at your local hardware store.

http://www.bassstringsonline.com/Pla...ton_p_751.html

Are these screws a "universal" fit in all basses? I would be using them in a Fender Aerodyne Jazz bass. Thanks.

Ezmar · #52 11-17-2012, 02:16 PM

So Does anyone know how I could just get the Strap ends for the Schallers? Any place I could order just those parts from?

bassgod76 · #53 11-17-2012, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colcifer

I researched LOXX and I'm coming around to them. Haven't placed an order yet but I might. I recommend reading a review or two. FYI, TB member Kerry_King is their very helpful Web Technician/Artist Relations guy.

Rant:

So I took out my Les Paul to double check the screws used (previous owner put Schallers on it) and the screws were very nearly stripped! I had a hard time getting them out. What kind of person does that to a Gibson? Well, the previous owner and/or his tech (I used that shop once). Balls.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ezmar

So Does anyone know how I could just get the Strap ends for the Schallers? Any place I could order just those parts from?

I usually buy them from bass parts resource if I'm buying a few other items

neebs · #54 11-17-2012, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ukiah Bass

http://www.bassstringsonline.com/Pla...ton_p_751.html

Are these screws a "universal" fit in all basses? I would be using them in a Fender Aerodyne Jazz bass. Thanks.

Yes. They come with a screw the size that was used on my bass. Also a narrower size.

I didn't use the screws though. I simply reused my screw that was attached with my old endpins.

**colcifer** · #55 11-19-2012, 11:28 AM

Ordering Loxx. Will tell you guys what I think.

**colcifer** · #56 11-19-2012, 01:47 PM

Not ordering them yet. My Sweetwater sales engineer advised me to wait for the Black Friday deals to roll out, just in case.

**colcifer** · #57 12-05-2012, 04:21 PM

Short version: They're pretty darn good.

Long version: http://colcifer.com/?p=1476

Kmonk · #58 12-05-2012, 04:24 PM

I use Schaller.

Ezmar · #59 12-05-2012, 04:49 PM

So I have noticed the Bolts coming undone on the Schallers, which shouldn't bee a huge problem, since I can just lock the threads using any number of methods. The other issue I'm running up against is the actual pins working themselves loose. Is there something I can do about that to keep the pins in? There's a small crack in the finish around the pin on the upper horn, and I'm wondering if that has to do with the motion of the pin when it's loose, which it was when I first noticed the crack. Is there something that can be done about this?

portlandguy · #60 12-05-2012, 04:52 PM

I have used the same Schallers for years and have never had a problem.