Straplocks?

[birminghambass]

Yay or nay? VOTE! What kind do you use? If not, why not?

 

[Spectre1966]

Got sick of dealing with them so each bass has its own strap and I don’t take them off.

 

[saltydude]

Hate them. Usually requires a modest modification in some respect that compromises something. Better to just find a strap that fits tightly.

 

[stratovani]

I use a black rubber washer for a straplock. Similar to a Grolsch beer bottle washer, it does the job keeping the strap in place. Best of all, it's only 25 cents at my local hardware store.

 

[mapleglo]

I use Schaller strap locks. Fender and Grover use the same format, so those will fit as well.

 

[biguglyman]

I use the push button ones...Dunlop?

 

[beaglesandbass]

I used to have Schaller but recently switched to Dunlop to to the fact that I can use the same strap on multiple basses with little effort.

 

[beaglesandbass]

Hate them. Usually requires a modest modification in some respect that compromises something. Better to just find a strap that fits tightly.

In what way do you think the instrument gets compromised?

 

[JohnDeereJack]

... a Grolsch beer bottle washer, it does the job keeping the strap in place. Best of all, it's only 25 cents at my local hardware store.

Yup, I'm firmly in the 'Grolsch beer bottle washer' camp.

I can get a pack of 12 from a homebrew shop for a couple of quid. Dirt cheap and they work. End of story...

 

[Oddly]

I just use extra-large strap buttons.
That, plus a tight-fitting leather strap, does it for me.

 

[RedVee]

Grolsch, but my new’un had Ernie Ball locks on them.

 

[Aidil]

Dunlop Straplok all the way for me.

 

[Bassbeater]

Ballers use Schallers.
All of my instruments have compatible buttons, either bought that way or I changed them out. I need only one deluxe strap for all my guitars and basses. After dropping an instrument once or twice while rocking out, I switched over. Problem 100% solved.

 

[Skybone]

Another Schaller user.

Tried the Dunlops many years ago, and found them to be fiddly and awkward to install. I find the Schaller's to be far easier to install, and totally dependable.

 

[saltydude]

In what way do you think the instrument gets compromised?

Well I guess you’re going to just say the person was stupid and should’ve just known what they were doing but the ones I’ve seen have pulled out, stripped out, scratched/ marred the paint or finish. Something usually needs to be modified in some way. Holes enlarged or filed. Different or wrong screws used. I’ve seen it just translate into problems down the road and I’ve fixed a bunch of screwups for people. I’m a machinist by trade. Most musicians aren’t.

 

[Bassbeater]

Anyone who needs tech advice to change a strap button should consider playing triangle or just clapping their hands instead of playing bass.

 

[mohrds]

I use Dunlops. They are on every bass I own. I like the ability to just side the bass onto my back if I need to work on the mixing board.

 

[Bassbeater]

Back in the day I used to play shirtless and I'd put raw honey on my beer gut and just kind of suction stick the bass to my belly-button for live playing.

 

[JohnDeereJack]

... should consider playing triangle or just clapping their hands instead of playing bass.

 

[mohrds]

Well I guess you’re going to just say the person was stupid and should’ve just known what they were doing but the ones I’ve seen have pulled out, stripped out, scratched/ marred the paint or finish. Something usually needs to be modified in some way. Holes enlarged or filed. Different or wrong screws used. I’ve seen it just translate into problems down the road and I’ve fixed a bunch of screwups for people. I’m a machinist by trade. Most musicians aren’t.

People can screw anything up when using the wrong hardware or improper installation. I don't really think that is the fault of the straploks