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Straplocks?
- Thread starter boabski2k
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they each have advantages and disadvantages, it's just up to which ones you like best
dunlop and schaller are 2 that have been around a while...i prefer schaller for the dual-security design, but i'm currently using dunlop on my bass because it came with the dunlop-ready strap buttons
people will say the schallers squeak and the dunlops get dirty and don't lock--but,take care of either and they'll both work well
dunlop and schaller are 2 that have been around a while...i prefer schaller for the dual-security design, but i'm currently using dunlop on my bass because it came with the dunlop-ready strap buttons
people will say the schallers squeak and the dunlops get dirty and don't lock--but,take care of either and they'll both work well
scottbass
Bass lines like a big, funky giant
I use Dunlops. I prefer their design over Schallers. I've used them over 20 years, thousands of gigs, zero dropped basses.
I've seen both types fail during shows with my band, so I might go the washer route.
Guitar player took the worst of it, when the Dulop lock failed. Guitar hit the stage and broke off a tuner. Turns out the C shaped spring clip/retainer popped out of place, and the results weren't pretty. Lucky the headstock didn't snap off as it was a Gibson.
I use the Shallers myself, but really don't see one as having any great benifit over the other, although I think the Scahller design looks less likely to fail.
If I had to do it all over again, I'd just use a washer. Cheap and effective, with little chance of failure. Downside is that it would be more difficult to take the strap off if needed.
Guitar player took the worst of it, when the Dulop lock failed. Guitar hit the stage and broke off a tuner. Turns out the C shaped spring clip/retainer popped out of place, and the results weren't pretty. Lucky the headstock didn't snap off as it was a Gibson.
I use the Shallers myself, but really don't see one as having any great benifit over the other, although I think the Scahller design looks less likely to fail.
If I had to do it all over again, I'd just use a washer. Cheap and effective, with little chance of failure. Downside is that it would be more difficult to take the strap off if needed.
I switched from Dunlop to the Ernie Ball straplocks. You can use the original screws that normally come on a bass,or the larger size similar to the Dunlop.Great system,and very easy to install.
I used to use Dunlops, never had a problem with them.
Schallers seem to unscrew themselves out of basses and guitars quickly, I have had a set of them rip themselves out of a Musicman Stingray.
I currently use Dimarzio's but I might look into the Ernie Ball locks, they look pretty good.
Schallers seem to unscrew themselves out of basses and guitars quickly, I have had a set of them rip themselves out of a Musicman Stingray.
I currently use Dimarzio's but I might look into the Ernie Ball locks, they look pretty good.
I used big washers on my old musicman sub 5. Played that thing for years without the strap coming off once. I've had straplocks fail on me in the past several times, I honestly don't think they are any better than strap buttons. They also take up a lot of space and would have to be removed before casing the guitar.
I've used dunlop on another guitar and they haven't failed in 10 years. When I bought my Schecter C-4, I used the Schaller locks. I like the Schaller design much better. If you install them correctly, even if the lock fails, the "hook" part will keep the "button" attached to the strap...
Just my two cents...
Just my two cents...
The nuts can still come loose, and the screws seem to have a bad habit of unscrewing themselves, no matter what I use to try and keep them locked in place with the Shalllers. Still gotta pay attention with either kind.
Dunlop seem to be the overwhelming industry standard (they come on Sadowsky's, Ken Smith, MTD, Fodera, I think Alleva's now).
I really like the Dunlop 'dual design'. You get the Dunlop system imbedded in a standard strap button, so you can use a regular strap if you forget your 'dunlap loaded strap', etc.
Wonderful, and I've never had a failure with the Dunlop in decades of using them.
I really like the Dunlop 'dual design'. You get the Dunlop system imbedded in a standard strap button, so you can use a regular strap if you forget your 'dunlap loaded strap', etc.
Wonderful, and I've never had a failure with the Dunlop in decades of using them.
That's weird, I can think of several instances when they broke or came apart on me, and I only used them for maybe 6 months and had 2 different pairs. Was in a pretty heavy band at the time and got a little drunk/crazy during most of our shows, but none the less I haven't found anything more effective and inexpensive than what I'm currently using. Also, you don't have to worry about losing or forgetting or strap as it's bolted to the guitar.
Dunlop all the way. I have Dunlops on all of my basses and six strings except for my acoustics.
I've never had a problem with them. In fact, whenever I purchase a new bass, the very first thing I do is install strap locks if they do not already have them (even before a new set of strings).
I've never had a problem with them. In fact, whenever I purchase a new bass, the very first thing I do is install strap locks if they do not already have them (even before a new set of strings).
I think mine are schaller. i like to bass flip, so i wanted, no, needed something reliable. the only problem i had was the screw by the bridge bent and came out my bass. luckily i caught it before it could hurt it.
i replaced the stock screw with a longer one and have never had a problem with it since.
i replaced the stock screw with a longer one and have never had a problem with it since.
Hi.
Schallers have been my favourite for the 20 or so years I've used them. Never a single problem.
Regards
Sam
Schallers have been my favourite for the 20 or so years I've used them. Never a single problem.
Regards
Sam
