How many TBers don't use straplocks?

[Tommygunn]

I have em on one bass, cause when I bought the bass they were already installed.

On my basses that don't, I've rarely had problems. but when I have it's scary as ****. I tend to catch it before it touches anything tho. I'm not gigging right now, so I don't really worry about it.

 

[JasonNL]

Well, I have 3 basses, 2 guitars and only 2 straps, so yeah, I use them to keep the holes from getting too worn out. I would prefer using rubber washers if I had 5 straps, but good quality straps are expensive!

 

[funkmangriff]

i did for a while, but its 1 thing more to worry about than i need to be honest.

they break, and they're unnecessary and when the screw start to come out, well i just screw it back in!

 

[camiloochoa]

i dont use straplocks, i use a levy's leather strap that holds the bass firm enough.

 

[FL Knifemaker]

I use them on all my players. IMHO, not using them is stupid. I have a drawer full of all the original buttons in case I sell something. I have about a dozen straps all ready to go. I also keep them on my sons various geetars.

 

[vinxbass]

I've been playing bass for 35 yrs and for the first 32 yrs I never used straplocks until I bought a brand new Carvin LB75AP Anniversary and it came with straplocks. Now I own 2 basses out of the 7 that I do own that have straplocks. They are kind of nice to have.

 

[AgIdoc]

never used straplocks. 25 years. never had a straplock, never used a washer, never used duct tape, never had a problem.

 

[Bass Dawg]

I think that the angle that want your bass, has a lot to do with whether or not your have an issue with your strap popping off. I have that issue and use strap locks, and it does the desired job. At the end of the day there is no right or wrong solution. It's all dependant on the individual scenario.

 

[chump stain]

I could leave the strap on when I use a gig bag, but how are any of you able to keep the strap on with a case? Mine will not fit right.

Recessed Dunlops are the best, I have them on one bass. I've never had a strap lock fail, but I have had a strap slip off of a non locking button.

For me $12 is a great insurance for my $1000 instrument.

 

[MNAirHead]

webbing from inside yoiur couch?

 

[crazy_bassist]

I didn't use them until I bought my Aerodyne, took it home and the first band practice minutes later my bass almost ended up on the floor....twice. Thought maybe the first time it was just my error but it was the strap, and I never took the chance since. The only bass I don't have straplocks on is my MM, because it has a great thick strap button and I have a thick strap on it that doesn't come off.

 

[KarateKid25]

The only bass I don't have straplocks on is my MM, because it has a great thick strap button and I have a thick strap on it that doesn't come off.

I have enough trouble getting my strap on and off my MM as it is to not worry about strap locks on it.

I would have to be busting some serious moves (bass spins?) to even come close to accidently dislodging it.

 

[BrBss]

I use them, (Schallers, I hate the Dunlops) not only to hold the strap on, but to keep the strap from wearing out by putting it on and taking it off.

 

[standupright]

never used straplocks. 25 years. never had a straplock, never used a washer, never used duct tape, never had a problem.

+1

same here.

 

[SJLee]

Nope. That's how you get the road wore bass.

 

[BassistForHire]

i dont use straplocks, i use a levy's leather strap that holds the bass firm enough.

I use the wide stretchy Levy strap also w/ leather ends. It's hard enough to get on much less come off. When I was younger and playing beach music (moved around a lot more than I do now) I used the little plastic tabs that came on loaf bread bags. They fit standard end pins and act a locking washer. I can see how the young guys that are all over the stage might need a real strap lock.

 

[BrBss]

I use the wide stretchy Levy strap also w/ leather ends. It's hard enough to get on much less come off. ...

Thats half the reason I do use locks! Its a piece of cake to take the strap on and off with Schallers!

 

[bobalu]

I have never used strap locks, never needed to. However, I also don't jump around on stage or do any acrobatic stuff that would warrant their use (I do see a need for them for some people in that respect). But I do use quality straps which I think is the key thing here. Using cheap cheesy straps is just askin' for trouble.........

 

[diehard70]

None here. Have a dedicated strap for each bass (6 in all). Some have never had the strap off.

 

[kjpollo]

8 basses, 5 straps.

But 3 of the basses have something locking the strap. My frankenbass came with 'em, I installed some on my ESP and I installed a DiMarzio clip-strap on my Carvin.
My other 2 straps rotate between basses. One is shared between by 2 SX's and the other one goes between my Clement, Yamaha and T-40.