Straplok question

[Jorge]

I bought a set of straploks to go with my standard jazz bass but i did not know that you needed to drill a hole to fit the screw that comes with the kit. The set of straploks are dunlop dual design and i want to know if i could just use the stock screws with the straplok system. I do not want to risk messing up the drilling so if anyone used the stock screws on a straplok system any input would be great.

 

[EASonBass]

I've never come across a strap button screw that'd fit in the straploc. The heads are too big. Drilling the hole deeper is a pretty simple operation. If you don't feel comfortable, see a qualified luthier or use another method.

 

[Jorge]

I've never come across a strap button screw that'd fit in the straploc. The heads are too big. Drilling the hole deeper is a pretty simple operation. If you don't feel comfortable, see a qualified luthier or use another method.

what other methods can i use?

 

[dr_love2112]

well on my fretless i just screwed it in there with a lilttle bit of bar soap on the treads, or you could cut the screws down to your hole in your bass, but still use a little bar soap to lubercate the threads to make it easier to screw in.

 

[EASonBass]

well on my fretless i just screwed it in there with a lilttle bit of bar soap on the treads, or you could cut the screws down to your hole in your bass, but still use a little bar soap to lubercate the threads to make it easier to screw in.

Different woods have different hardness. Soap is a good! On my swamp ash basses, I've had to drill as to not round off the screw.

 

[EASonBass]

what other methods can i use?

Schaller strap locks (never used 'em. Can't comment on the compatiblity of the screws.)

Both Dunlop and Planet Waves make a traingular plastic piece that locks on standard strap buttons. Never used these either so I can't comment on their effectiveness.

 

[jsbach1982]

With Duncan straplocs...yes, you CAN use the stock screws. That's what I did on my bass, and it's worked out just fine.

Schaller straplocs are a whole 'nother issue...you can't really use the stock screws OR the screws that come with the straplocs!


-Jono

 

[Zooberwerx]

Long story made short. I relocated the Dunlops on a five banger and had to use a conventional #6 X 1 1/2" to adequately secure the bugger. Needless to say, the screw head was too big to fit the recess so I ground the screw head edge with my Dremel. Worked like a charm and preserved the Phillips head slots.

Riis

 

[J Posega]

Just soap the threads and screw it in. Did it on my Ibanez 6'er, and it's tighter than tight. Never gonna come out.