i would be inclined to agree with those people, but i would still use the loc-tite if i didn't want the instrument to fall off.
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Strap locks
- Thread starter paf77
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I don't use strap locks, I use a locking strap. Surelock.
It seems to work fine, never failed me once.
I guess it is theoretically not as secure as the actual strap lock type systems, but it works, and it's easy.
It seems to work fine, never failed me once.
I guess it is theoretically not as secure as the actual strap lock type systems, but it works, and it's easy.
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Schaller. They work. High quality German engineering & mfg. Tried some cheap Chinese clones, they did not inter-operate with real Schaller locks...
My Fender had Schallers when I bought it. The top one came loose had to do the toothpick thing to make the screw tight again and I have to keep an eye on it all the time. My Rick won't take Schallers because Rickenbacker uses a machine screw that is larger than Fender's wood screw. So I am trying a Lock-It strap. I had a problem with thefirst one but they were very nice and sent me a new one.It seems to work good but I wouldn't do no Van Halen whirlies with it.
All of my basses and electric guitars have Schaller Strap Locks. It's the first thing I do to a new/new to me instrument, unless it already has them installed. In over 26 years of playing, I've never had one fail.
Cheers!
Cheers!
You can actually buy strap pegs from Rickenbacker that will work with the Schaller Strap Locks. I have that setup on my '76 4001.
BOLT STRAP LOCK CHROME
Cheers!
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Thanks.
I just knew there had to be a way around that.
I wish that schaller would just fix their design flaw and use a clip instead of a nut.
Its a simple fix and then they would have the ultimate in safe and secure straplocks.
But until then im going with dunlop.
Its a simple fix and then they would have the ultimate in safe and secure straplocks.
But until then im going with dunlop.
i've thought about this a little bit.
if the schallers used a clip like the dunlops, the mechanism couldn't be tightened against the strap, leaving it free to turn, which would allow the "cup" to face downwards, a recipe for a fall. (the dunlop is circular, so orientation doesn't matter; its drawback is that it sets the strap way up off the body.)
there would need to be a way of cranking a nut down tight, then locking that in place with a c-clip or a cotter pin or something.
if the schallers used a clip like the dunlops, the mechanism couldn't be tightened against the strap, leaving it free to turn, which would allow the "cup" to face downwards, a recipe for a fall. (the dunlop is circular, so orientation doesn't matter; its drawback is that it sets the strap way up off the body.)
there would need to be a way of cranking a nut down tight, then locking that in place with a c-clip or a cotter pin or something.
I use Dunlops and have for as long as I can remember. I like the fact they can accomodate a regular Fender Tweed Strap which is what I use on all my guitars and basses.
LOXX -- The smart strap lock - YouTube
I have not tried these but they look great, they claim it is the same system used on convertable car tops.
I have not tried these but they look great, they claim it is the same system used on convertable car tops.
so the two halves screw on to each other like a schaller (with only a few turns so they can unscrew and fall off)
the button part has only a short length of wood screw thread (so it's not all that strongly mounted into the wood)
and the button won't hold a regular strap (if you mis-place your strap at the gig, you can't borrow another one and get to play sitting down)?
great!
the button part has only a short length of wood screw thread (so it's not all that strongly mounted into the wood)
and the button won't hold a regular strap (if you mis-place your strap at the gig, you can't borrow another one and get to play sitting down)?
great!
Yeah, I think I'll stick to Schallers and blue locktite - they're not very expensive, have never failed me, and besides - having a $4 tube of blue locktite around can be useful for a few things...
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