Schaller Straplock Button Inconsistency

[Crusher47]

Anyone else have this problem? This is the 2nd. bass I have owned now where I installed Schaller Strap Locks and one of the buttons is just a hair slightly larger so I cannot get the strap end of it to fit into the groove. I have over a dozen straps and tried most of them to confirm. I can get one side of the strap on one of the pins no problem, the other it will not fit over it.

 

[Watchootognbout]

Nope.

 

[Gilmourisgod]

A lot of Chinese knockoffs floating around and they are not always compatible with the real Schaller. Usually its the studs too big, did you buy as a set?

 

[SwitchGear]

Long time user of Schaller strap locks. Recently I ordered a set of the new S Locks & one button is like you describe, too big. Very hard to connect & disconnect the strap. I emailed Schaller. The directing manager/owner of the company Dr. Lars Bünning responded stating the button is out of tolerance & will ship a replacement free of charge. Two to three weeks delivery.

If you go to the Schaller web site look for the contact form.

 

[Gilmourisgod]

This isnt the first time ive heard about this problem with Schallers, musta had a bad run. I wonder if they subbed them out to China? Ive seen locks that look identical on ebay, but not labeled Schaller.

 

[Sav'nBass]

That's why I use Dunlops.

 

[Crusher47]

A lot of Chinese knockoffs floating around and they are not always compatible with the real Schaller. Usually its the studs too big, did you buy as a set?

Yes

 

[lokikallas]

I have the old pins on 6 basses, and use both the old and new style on two different straps interchangeably with all of them. Never had an issue with the pins, however the springs can be a bit tight and require a bit of sobriety to undo.

 

[Crusher47]

Thanks everyone...the other set I bought off Ebay but this set I purchased at GC thinking they would be the real deal.

 

[SwitchGear]

Received a whole set of S-Locks direct from Schaller today because of one Schaller pin I had was too large to hook up the strap portion, after I inquired.

Now that's customer service!

 

[EastCoastThump]

Anyone else have this problem?

Yep.