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Guitar Straps and Locks

#22
Hey, I've seen guys use the plastic clips off a loaf of Wonderbread. It works, but it's not very dressy. Don't worry about the brand,most work well when properly installed and maintained. Looks are what's important here. Your best is to match the finish of your other hardware to present the illusion of factory installation. Trust me, if the strap locks are the only thing people notice at your gigs, we have other issues to work on :bassist:.
 
#25
Ive been extreemly happy with dunlops,over the years, only other type iveever tried/owned, is the leather screw on ones, which work well but to me were a total pain. i have dunlops on every guitar and base I own, and just a couple straps, to fit differently configured instruments, one i share between my flying V, and SG, one for my acoustics, my less paul has its own dedicated strap, and one for my fender basses. when strap shop I look at the guitar, and let it speak to me......if your undesided, GC usually has scads of differnt ones, you can hook onto either your bass, or one like yours they have there to see how it feels....at least mine allows me that....but Ive been buying there for years....not sure if they all allow that......If your budget allows, and you know what you really want, strap wise...there were a couple venders on eBay, who for a bit extra, will custom make you one, form plain leather, sheepskin backed, tooled, prints, embroidery...what ever you wish...however long or wide.....good luck in your search.
 
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#27
Mono Betty's and neoprene washers from the hardware store. I used Schallers for years until I fell in love with the effectiveness and cheap cost of the neoprene washers. Easy on/easy off (though I rarely have to take them off since I have different straps for each bass). I use them on every instrument now. Even the guitar players in our band now use them. Sold all the Schaller sets I had. ;)
 
#29
No. 1 Stretch Strap (Big B fans, anyone??) - no BS, this strap could quite possibly be the best damn piece of gear that I've ever purchased. It is just comfortable. I bought mine about 10 years ago when they were made in Germany, I use it nearly every day and its still good as new. Now Levy's makes them in Canada, I believe. Any of you guys/gals out there dealing with bass pains should really give these a look.

Also, my strap recommendation is far better than your strap recommendation.
 
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#32
I used to use Schaller locks but I got annoyed with the nut-style method of fixing the strap to the locks. The nut kept unscrewing itself to the point where I was checked that it was screwed tight before every gig. Not the worry-free experience I was hoping for. I switched to Dunlops about 8 years ago and have been happy with them since. The fixing system seems much more secure to me, and unless something bizarre happens, isn't going to undo itself.
 
#33
I have a leather strap lock system that you attach to the bass then button the strap to it like you button up your jeans. It works okay. On the rest of my basses I took the strap buttons off and permanently attached straps by adding washers to the wood screws. Works great, but if you're wearing a big hat (or hair) it can get messy as you have to pull the strap over your head to take it off.
 

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