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Strap locks

#41
Grateful said:
Is it not the same with the Dunlop? The locking insert runs from outside the strap, through a flange, through the strap, then a washer with a locking clip (that won't/can't unscrew) and then into the button on the guitar.

I must say that I do like the way the Loxx button installs with that little wrench.
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Yes, the Dunlops have a similar design in that regard. LOXX allow your guitar strap to rest much closer to the body of the guitar though.

LOXX are a pinch/pull mechanism instead of a push button like the Dunlops. LOXX are made in Germany and will resist weathering, where the Dunlops are made in China and often are rusty while they are still in the package..
 
#43
Straplocks r a must. Nothing worse than thrashin out some speed metal n having your bass fall to the floor. embarrassing. Annoying. I don't care about my basses Getting banged up, I'm not a polisher, I don't care about chips n.dings etc, but strap locks give u the freedom to get insane n not have to worry
 
#44
I used to drop my Washburn T-24 almost every show (wore out strap) and installed some Dunlops on it a couple of years ago and that problem was completely remedied (same wore out strap).

I just got some DiMarzio Clip Locks in the mail today for a new bass I purchased. I haven't received it yet so I haven't tried them out. They seem to get good reviews.

As for the clips being plastic, I have no qualms about plastic. I mean my Glock 19 is plastic and I'm sure it puts A LOT more stress on the plastic than I will ever put on that strap...
 
#45
The deep dings and damage an instrument suffers from falling off an ordinary guitar strap probably decreases
the bass' value many times more than adding strap locks.
You can always put the stock strap nuts back on. You can fix but you can't undo damage.
 
#46
PerlNinja said:
I actually use the little rubber sealers from bottles of Grolsch beer.. they have a flip top bottle, and there's a rubber ring on the ceramic cap you flip off; take the ring off, slip it on over your strap and presto, insta-straplock.
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I don't get them from a Grolsch bottle, but from the hardware store- it's the same idea. I use the black rubber washers that are about 1.25" in diameter with a .25" center hole. People used to tell me I was nuts until I demonstrate its holding ability by tugging on the strap, trying to remove it from the button.
It doesn't budge.

They won't cause wear on the metal parts.
They don't protrude.
There is no button to inadvertently press to cause your bass to fall to the floor.
$1 for two of them

I have Dunlop dual design pins on my bass because I like the shape and the ability to use the straplocks if I choose, but I prefer the rubber washers I use.

Word of caution: they will not work as I described if you have smaller strap pins, such as the Schaller design.
 
#47
Just as a follow up I ended up buying and putting on my bass Schaller's. They don't "hang out" as much as Dunlop's and have been working very well so far. I agree though strap locks are a must for any bass.
 
#48
Kerry_King said:
Yes, the Dunlops have a similar design in that regard. LOXX allow your guitar strap to rest much closer to the body of the guitar though.

LOXX are a pinch/pull mechanism instead of a push button like the Dunlops. LOXX are made in Germany and will resist weathering, where the Dunlops are made in China and often are rusty while they are still in the package..
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@Kerry_King The lox design is interesting. Will you guys ever make a recessed one?
 
#53
The only time I've ever had a bass come un-strapped was because my stupid "straploc" FAILED! ! Damn thing just came apart in the middle of a song. :mad: Worthless waste of money.
I put over-sized strap buttons from Gotoh on all my basses and life is good. But, I don't do gymnastics while playing either. ;)
B.
 
#54
I use Schallers on all of my basses, and my electric guitars as well. Except one - my '96 SG which has one Schaller, and one Dunlop. This was due to the screw fitment - one hole is slightly larger than the other.
Outside of my SG, all of my basses/guitars can share straps easily. The only issue I have with Schallers is that sometimes the nut on the strap itself can work itself loose. Have had this happen a few times, but fortunately the rest of the lock stayed on despite the nut falling off. I make it a point to make sure they're cinched down pretty tight now.
 
#56
I prefer to put big washers on the button, then put the strap between the washer and the bass.

Works better than locks, and is cheaper! Just have to dedicate a strap to each instrument.

But, I do use one schaller lock on my acoustic guitar so that I can unhook the one end and stuff the strap into the space under the neck. Instead of hassling with making it fit any other way or taking the strap completely off.
 

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