Straplocks?

[billywade]

Out of the traditional two I prefer Dunlop.

I use them like this

It brings the strap in closer to the bass like a strap shoud be and it allows you to use a strap that is not lock equipped. Downfalls include having to keep up with the lock and it looks kinda goofy.

 

[rustynuts]

Might look a little goofy, but that's an interesting idea.

Is that a WOBO box you've got under there?

 

[billywade]

Is that a WOBO box you've got under there?

Yes it's a double looper with a reverse (flip flop) switch.

 

[rustynuts]

Thought so, I've got the same box. Great piece of equipment.

We now return you to your regularly scheduled discussion....

 

[Eric Perry]

I have Dunlop flush-mounts on all mine. Never had an accident other than some user-induced ones where the lock wasn't seated properly.

 

[Mr. Ray]

Well, I find that I need another pair of straplocks, so I'm going to start working on a couple of these....

I am very happy that I read this thread ...it's a sacrifice I am willing to make to protect my instruments.

 

[billywade]

Here's the Grolsch in action.

Pretty much the same as the rubber washer.

 

[IbanezATK]

I am very happy that I read this thread ...it's a sacrifice I am willing to make to protect my instruments.

I've used Dunlop's on my guitars for years, and just bought a set yesterday for Stalin, my ATK, as I've already dropped him once.

I think I wasted 20 some bucks... I'm gonna drink a few beers tomorrow night...

 

[bstringkyle]

i like the dunlop straplocks, i have them on 3 of my main basses, they have not failed me yet

 

[wildhorse]

I too have had problems with the Dunlops. Popped off and dropped my Peavey 20 some years ago. Been using Shallers ever since. They cradle the strap button so wouldn't drop even if it wasn't locked.

 

[mongo2]

Here's the Grolsch in action.

Pretty much the same as the rubber washer.

Sure, but do the rubber washers come with free beers?

 

[xbrandonx]

I use Dimarzio click-locks myself, unless I'm feeling cheap then I just go to the garage and dig out some washers and use that age old trick.

My newest instrument (which happens to be a regular guitar) has washer on it, one day I'll get a DiMarzio for it as well. No hurry though since the strap on there isn't going anywhere.

 

[MadMan118]

I use schalers my the only issues ive had is that the screws need tighting every so often and my older sets stick a bit.

 

[rimtism123]

No matter which straplock you use..the force from your heavy bass spinning around your body will eventually rip the screw out.

I try to avoid straplocks with ball bearings. (Had a bearing fail on me) But there are Dunlops on my Warwick. (but that one doesn't get to spin around my body). But it seems Schaller is too small for bass. But I have those on my Jazz.

 

[ScottB.]

I use dunlops, there are always people who say they wear away, but as long as you arent taking off the strap every 5 minutes, they last aaaaaaaaaaages.

 

[Axtman]

I have had problems with the Allparts Schaller knock-off straplocks. On these the nuts are very loose. This is probably why they supply you with 2 nuts. Anyhow I bet the real Schallers are better.

 

[Rufus]

Out of the traditional two I prefer Dunlop.

I use them like this

It brings the strap in closer to the bass like a strap shoud be and it allows you to use a strap that is not lock equipped. Downfalls include having to keep up with the lock and it looks kinda goofy.

I use Dunlop and I love Levy's straps. But the straps I prefer are so thick that it's always a battle to get the locks on the strap-however-your technique would take care of this battle.
Here's another "interesting" to ya. I may try this on my next strap.

 

[kirkm24]

I used Dunlops for several years and had no issues with them at all. I recently put a set of Ernie Ball's on my Stingray and really like them. They are really solid and have a two button release so they are less likely to accidentally come off. I honestly think you couldn't go wrong with the Dunlops or the Ernie Ball's though. The Dunlops are a little bit cheaper but I think the Ernie Balls are easier to install on the strap; especially thick straps.

 

[Jeff K]

Sure, but do the rubber washers come with free beers?

No, but they're real easy to take off (and put back on) if you need to. Flexible, but snap right back into their original shape.