How many TBers don't use straplocks?

[retardedpossum]

not since I found these..... I love them

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[MD]

I don't use a strap.

 

[Bongolation]

I absolutely HATE those freakin' things.

 

[lowphatbass]

A good wide leather strap, plenty thick around the holes, that's all I've ever needed. I've tried locks a few times, too many moving parts, somehow they'd work their way loose or fall apart at the worst time. Playing 3-4 sets 3-5 times a week they just didn't hold-up for me and never gave me any warning before crapping out.
I'm thinking of moving toward a Neoprene strap, for me they're much bouncier and it's the lack of downward pressure that causes a strap to come loose so I'll be needing some sort of locking situation if I make this change.

 

[stratovani]

My P-Bass needs a washer, and so the strap stays on permanently. My Hofner doesn't need a washer, it's plenty light already so a good strap is all it needs.

 

[bassplayer8953]

I own 14 basses, 2 (both Thunderbirds) have straplocks: 1 with Dunlops, the other with Schallers. I've only had 1...out of all of 'em...ever had the strap(lock) come loose. The bass (a Gibson Thunderbird) hit the floor, due to the Dunlop not seating correctly (probably my fault, failed to give it the obligatory "tug" before letting go of everything) but I have a hard time trusting those Dunlop's any more.

 

[Berger912]

I have always used Schaller strap locks prefer them to the Dunlops. I even put them on my MM with a Levy MSS2-4 strap. i have never had a screw come out and a little thread lock on the nut and the strap lock is never coming off unless i take it off. it is better to be safe than sorry, you pay sometimes 1000's of dollars for your instrument tempting fate isn't something i am going to do.

 

[Strawberry Man]

not since I found these..... I love them

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I have one of these. Works more dependably than any strap or strap lock I've used before.

 

[marklaforest]

I can't stand strap locks - I find they rattle and are more of a nuisance than anything. I use those dunlop twist lock plastic things instead. No mods, no probs.

http://www.jimdunlop.com/index.php?page=products/pip&id=142&pmh=products/accessories

 

[Spleenface92]

I had them on ONE bass, but that's because it needed it. It was an explorer bass. Other than that, I've used washers.

 

[GregC]

Nope.

Grolsch Washers!

+1, easy to use and fun to acquire.

 

[tideEightyeight]

i dont use straplocks but i do use a Kepur strap, its probably the greatest strap ever made.

 

[Jeff K]

Rubber washers for me
Always leave the strap hooked up; never had a problem

Same here. I have a separate strap for each bass, with rubber washers on all of them. I used to use Schallers. But for about 3 years, I've been using the rubber (actually neoprene) washers. I sold all my Schallers. The neoprene washers are about 40 cents each at any hardware store; and if you DO need to take them on and off to switch straps around, they go on and off easily, then go right back to their original shape.

 

[Bobster]

I've started using Ernie Ball Super Locks and have been very happy with them. I've got them on all my basses and it makes putting a strap on/taking it off much easier. Very positive locking system. The screws they come with are longer than regular strap button screws.

http://www.ernieball.com/products/category-17-Super-Locks#

 

[CBgaragebassist]

Never have. My straps are 'grippy' enough and i have alot of freedom of motion without them getting loose.

 

[GregBass1979]

Jamerson and Jaco never used them, neither will I. Never saw the point, just buy a new strap if the hole gets reamed from moving around alot.

 

[Rezdog]

Greetings from the North,

Nope I don't use them.... it helps to keep my reflexes sharp. But I do wear a helmet when I'm on a motorcycle

Rezdog

 

[Zachthebassplyr]

I have never used straplocks.
But after seeing ↓these↓ I think I may have to get some.
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[Engine207]

I've been driving cars for 31 years. Never been thrown through the windshield.
Maybe I'll stop bothering with seat belts

It only takes 1 mishap for someone to say "if only"

Yup...this right here. And I've seen many a faceprint on a windshield. Lots of those newly-toothless dudes complained about the hassle of seat belts.

I just jam with buddies, so wild jumping around while gigging isn't an issue for me, either. Not long after I got my beloved 'Old Reliable' Ric 4001 the strap came out of it's upper horn button. Fortunately, I caught it before the headstock dropped to the floor, but I don't need to learn the hard way. Got me some Dunlop StrapLoks that day. I have them on every bass I own that I don't want to fall off me. They get installed before I even put new strings on.

As soon as I'm able to predict when my bass is going to slip off, I'll quit using them.

 

[Chris K]

No locks, just good, stiff leather straps, renewed on time.