straplocks

ScottyG · #1 04-24-2007, 06:26 PM

Hey guys, I need some straplocks so I can put a strap on my bass. The ones I had on were trash, so I need to find some new ones. IS there anywhere online I can get them cheap? Im looking to only spend a few bucks. Thanks

Bassplayer92 · #2 04-24-2007, 06:31 PM

Got a bass you care about? Then don't skimp on important stuff like strap locks. I've seen the ones on ebay that are like $2.00 and a guy makes them in his basement or wherever. Do yourself a favor and get something good. You won't pay more than $20 at Musicians Friend http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...ir-?sku=360389

BigOleBoogie · #3 04-24-2007, 06:33 PM

I've only used one kind. The reason being is because they've never failed. The came with a used Fender J years ago so I never thought of them before then. When I got them for another bass I got them again, same kind. When I bought my G&L a couple weeks ago I bought another set. When I swap basses I just move my strap and it's a second to push the button.

Dunlop Dual Design Strap Lock System

You're going to spend around $20

doctorjazz · #4 04-24-2007, 06:42 PM

I've heard some people say that they've had problems with the Dunlops releasing accidentally. Ever seen a tendency for them to do this?

For the record, I'm having Carvin install a set on my bass because they'd give them to me for $7.50, which is an absolute steal. I'm just wondering if maybe I ought to swap them out for Schallers like I have on my Les Paul.

roadkill2309 · #5 04-24-2007, 06:50 PM

I personally don't like the schallers. I have them on my bass and I find them a drag to pull off and push on. My fiddler has the dunlops on his guitar and they seem a lot easier to manipulate, though he doesn't play guitar on-stage, so he hasn't really tested them out for accidental releasing or anyadat...

ScottyG · #6 04-24-2007, 06:51 PM

im actually selling my bass and dont have straplocks for it. Basically I need a 2 dollar pair, but when i search ebay all i get back are the dunlops

BigOleBoogie · #7 04-24-2007, 07:16 PM

I've never had an accidental release when I put it on properly. One time while putting one on half heartedly while sitting down at the same time it slipped out because it wasn't all the way in.

Bassist4Life · #8 04-24-2007, 07:21 PM

My Favorite:

Schaller: $13.99 @ musiciansfriend.com

A little LocTite never hurts either:

Joe

debozkurt · #9 04-24-2007, 07:23 PM

The best straplocks I have seen/used, in my opinion, would have to be the DiMarzio series with the clips.

I have used them for years, very dependable, very sturdy, and very much worth the 17 dollars.

Plus, they are interchangeable, so if you misplace a strap, and have the same system on multiple basses; no problem, just clip 'em in and out.

Dr. Eagle · #10 04-24-2007, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadkill2309

I personally don't like the schallers. I have them on my bass and I find them a drag to pull off and push on. My fiddler has the dunlops on his guitar and they seem a lot easier to manipulate, though he doesn't play guitar on-stage, so he hasn't really tested them out for accidental releasing or anyadat...

I have the Dunlops on all my basses, including my HEAVY Warwick Buzzard. No problems whatsoever, they rock IMHO and I really like them better than the Schallers which I removed from my P bass some years back and replaced with Dunlop.

BassWombat · #11 04-24-2007, 08:09 PM

I've never had any issues with Dunlops so they are on all my basses... it's pretty much second nature now that when a new bass enters the arsenal, I immediately buy Dunlops for it. I've also got them on a couple of guitars.

Bassplayer_479 · #12 04-24-2007, 08:13 PM

Dunlops all the way!!!!

stingray69 · #13 04-24-2007, 08:21 PM

Dunlops all my life....

number of dropped basses due to strap lock failure = 0

stillborn86 · #14 04-24-2007, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigOleBoogie

I've only used one kind. The reason being is because they've never failed. The came with a used Fender J years ago so I never thought of them before then. When I got them for another bass I got them again, same kind. When I bought my G&L a couple weeks ago I bought another set. When I swap basses I just move my strap and it's a second to push the button.

Dunlop Dual Design Strap Lock System

You're going to spend around $20

I had a pair of 'Dunlop Straploks' and they released on their own as if to say that they resented my guitar and the way I play or something. Dropped the thing right on the input jack and I had to fabricate an entirely new plate to hold the jack to my bass.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bassist4Life

My Favorite:

Schaller: $13.99 @ musiciansfriend.com

A little LocTite never hurts either:

Joe

I then went out and got these and they have yet to fail me. The only problem is, when they slide on and off, you can only do it in one direction and it makes you look stupid when you try to take them off, then try again, then you actually have to lift the bass and look at the joint to line up the lock to get it off.

But they work great and pivot around the parts without scratching (great for finishes other than chrome) and without catching (the strap spins smoothly at the joints). Some locks I've seen actually dig into themselves and create HUGE gouges causing the pivoting action to feel like the lock is full of sand.

Jaco D · #15 04-24-2007, 08:43 PM

I still swear by my Schallers. Built like a tank. The way they're designed, even if some clown successfully pulls the release level (a hard thing to begin with) while you have the bass hanging around your neck/shoulder, the "U" shaped bracket acts as an extra safety net.

But going back to your question, why worry about straplocks? If you're aim is to sell the bass, put back the stock strap pins. Let the owner worry about what kind of locks he/she wants on the bass. That's the new owner's problem not yours.

kevs · #16 04-24-2007, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bassist4Life

My Favorite:

Schaller: $13.99 @ musiciansfriend.com

+1

Those are the ones.

iamlowsound · #17 04-24-2007, 09:28 PM

I use dunlops and they have yet to fail me.

lowsound

#18 04-24-2007, 09:46 PM

I have used the Schallers for many years and have never had one fail on me, I also have no problem whatsoever taking the strap on and off. On the other hand I had a dunlop set on one bass and it did indeed fail me, little tiny ball bearings fell out.

Just my 2 cents.

George

**Ryan L.** · #19 04-24-2007, 10:30 PM

I have used Dunlops for years--on many different basses, and have never once had them fail.

I currently am using a set of Schallers on my Spector, and they seem to work quite well too. I have a set of Dunlops for it, but just haven't put em on yet. I normally have changed out my Schaller equipped basses for Dunlops right away, but I guess as long as the Schallers keep working like they should, they'll probably just stay on the Spector.

Gene Leone · #20 04-24-2007, 11:22 PM

I tried Dunlops way back when but the housing eventually came apart so I switched to the Schallers.

For what it's worth I have Schallers on 10 of my basses without ever having a problem.

A small perk is that once the part is screwed into the instrument you can actually use it as a strap button and hang your strap on it and use as is. Of course that's not why we buy locks in the first place, but when I am determining the length to set a new strap I've found it useful before attaching the strap part of the lock on.

As I said.......................for what it's worth.