Strap Locks

[Tone deaf]

I don't like strap locks mainly because most have some mechanism for releasing. Buy a strap for each guitar and using a large metal washer, you can permanently affix the strap to the guitar.

[FendersRule]

Originally Posted by db3266

Do this with the Gibson screws....


until this happens...


Robert is your mothers brother......

Dude, sticky this post!

I just finished using this method for my R8. Very nice, clean look, and clean job. And, you're still using your Gibson screws

And no toothpicks and woodglue!

[FendersRule]

Originally Posted by Tone deaf

I don't like strap locks mainly because most have some mechanism for releasing. Buy a strap for each guitar and using a large metal washer, you can permanently affix the strap to the guitar.

This is one method, but I don't think looks very clean or creates synthesis with your axes

Imagine a rack full of your guitars. Imagine all the guitars with the same gorgeous schaller strap buttons. It's a glorified look man!

Plus you only need one strap - your favorite strap.

Schallers are absolutely amazing. I have about 5 extra sets. Expensive, but very much well worth the price. Once you get a strap on 'em, there is no way in hell your guitar is coming off. You can swing your guitar around with absolutely no worries. It's an amazingly secure feeling.

[Gibsonrocknroll]

I use Schaller strap locks on all of my guitars.

[River]

Originally Posted by Tone deaf

I don't like strap locks mainly because most have some mechanism for releasing. Buy a strap for each guitar and using a large metal washer, you can permanently affix the strap to the guitar.

That's the principle behind the DiMarzio system, really. They just want you to buy into a bunch of too-skinny, cheap looking/feeling straps - but you don't have to.

It's also the principle behind, well, you know.

[Tone deaf]

Originally Posted by River

That's the principle behind the DiMarzio system, really. They just want you to buy into a bunch of too-skinny, cheap looking/feeling straps - but you don't have to.

It's also the principle behind, well, you know.

I'm happy with a 2.5" strap with a decent pad (all black...all black). You'd be surprised how hard it can be to find such an animal. If the strap is comfy, I like it so one for each guitar is fine with me.

I'm a Grolsch washer fan and if I want to go the 'belt and suspenders' way, I'll toss on a Rotor Clip retainer ring (a c-shaped, washer-like thingy) on top of the Grolsch. I could probably pull my car down the driveway with that set up. I'll put up a couple pics of what I am talking about...tomorrow. I need to go harvest more washers for the pict-o-gram.

If I really want, I can find both the 'Grolsch' washers and the retainer clips in black and against the black strap, they are invisible (for all intent and purpose).

[Firebrand]

Schaller for over 25 years now. Never had a problem with them.

[Benguitar]

Originally Posted by Jaysfaires

Can't go wrong with a pickguard on. I never actually need it but the les pauls look naked without it!

Ain't nothing wrong with naked things..


On topic, I use Schallers.

[charveldan]

You don't have to spend $100 bucks for a good strap, my buddy bought 2 average stlye straps from GC and paid like $130 bucks.

I bought this one off ebay for $13.95, less than $20 bucks shipped, looks great, feels great, leather backing, it has become my favorite strap.

[bigdaddy496]

lways used dunlops here, no problems

[charveldan]

Originally Posted by bigdaddy496

lways used dunlops here, no problems

Same here Bro, most of the horror stories i've heard involved user error.

[martin2hall]

And for my first post...
Grolsch Grolsch Grolsch! I rather enjoy what you have to go through to get the washers

[Tone deaf]

here are some pics of the Grolsch + retainer clip installation.

1. Acquire a matching set of washers
2. Drain the contents of the bottle into an appropriate receptacle
3. Safely dispose of bottle contents (might want to do so while enjoying a multimedia, educational program
4. Locate Grolsch washer and a retainer clip (3/8th" I think)
5. Put strap on guitar
6. Put Grolsch washer on
7. Put retainer clip on top (i.e. further away from body) of washer (photo 5)
8. Repeat steps 2-7 for second strap button
9. Repeat steps 1-8 for each of you guitars

[Tone deaf]

Had too many attachments for one post (final steps) pic 2 is just the Grolsch and pic 1 shows the retainer clip going on.

[River]

Originally Posted by Tone deaf

Had too many attachments for one post...

Or too many Grolsch?

[Tone deaf]

Originally Posted by River

Or too many Grolsch?

I don't know if its just me, but when I get to the fifth guitar, I gotta take a picked wiss and I'm feeling a little happy.

[newsat]

Dunlops! I put that $hit on everything!!

[standard man]

I use dunlops on my SG and Schallers on my LPs and Explorer.

I had my Schallers on my old LP Goddess and they actually slipped out of place (was using a Buckethead stretch strap and doing some wicked moves in band practice) and the guitar almost fell. Good thing I have quick hands! But thats why I bought the dunlops.

I havent had a problem since though, so I mostly use schallers.

[Tone deaf]

Originally Posted by standard man

I use dunlops on my SG and Schallers on my LPs and Explorer.

I had my Schallers on my old LP Goddess and they actually slipped out of place (was using a Buckethead stretch strap and doing some wicked moves in band practice) and the guitar almost fell. Good thing I have quick hands! But thats why I bought the dunlops.

I havent had a problem since though, so I mostly use schallers.

If it has a release mechanism, it is designed to release at some point...

[Goodcleanfun]

Originally Posted by charveldan

You don't have to spend $100 bucks for a good strap, my buddy bought 2 average stlye straps from GC and paid like $130 bucks.

I bought this one off ebay for $13.95, less than $20 bucks shipped, looks great, feels great, leather backing, it has become my favorite strap.

Please tell me you remember the name of the seller and they have more of them

[circles]

I, too, plan to buy strap locks soon. I've had my LP for about 14 years, so it's about time. I always seem to grab it in time, but who knows... the next time? Anyway, I'll get to them soon. Wait, Gilligan's Island's on...

[bigdaddy496]

all ya gotta do is plug them in, give them a tug in the opposite direction to make sure they locked and your good to go. thats probably what happens to those who experience issues, they dont push them in all the way and it pops off and send ol paul to the floor. i love my babies too much for that.

[Job-Job type Job]

Been using Dunlop for years, never an issue. I've seen them wear out but that takes a long, long time. If they start getting squirelly - replace 'em. I've got Schaller on my new LP just because I had a spare set lying around. I like them too but prefer the quickness of Dunlop.

[TKOjams]

Originally Posted by cooljuk

Here's one I shot myself:

‪Black Country Communion BCC at 9:30 Club D.C. 06-19-2011 10‬‏ - YouTube

Is that Glenn Hughes on bass?

[TKOjams]

Originally Posted by db3266

Do this with the Gibson screws....


until this happens...


Robert is your mothers brother......

Now that's using you head Bro!!!

[Job-Job type Job]

Originally Posted by TKOjams

Is that Glenn Hughes on bass?

I was at that gig. That is Glenn Hughes.

[tdarian]

Regarding the Grolsh rings, I think I'll give then a shot. I've heard that the beers with the right rings are harder to come by recently, so I ordered these from here: The Cellar Homebrew :: Brewing :: Bottling Supplies :: Beer Bottles :: Flip-Top Bottle (Grolsch-style) Rubber Replacement Seals, 25 each

Two problems:

Can someone school me on installation with a Historic. Do the rings just stretch over the strap button on top of the strap, or do you have to detach and re-attach the button to get them in place?

Apparently, I'm getting 25 washers. That leaves 24 extra, lonely washers. I think it's a sign.

[Seanthesheep]

Originally Posted by Luka_Luka!

Grind the stock screws down, you see the bottom screw is thicker, because there is more sheer force applied to that strap button. Gibson does everything for a reason.

Yepp, even on their flying Vs they do this. which is a pain in the A** if youre trying to install a dimarzio clip lok strap at a gig 30 mins before it starts and all you have is a screw driver.....

(conviniently, the larger strap button screw is like twice the size of the washer in the dimarzio strap, and theres no waay to accomadate for this except by using different washers )

[nauc]

i used Schallers with the stock Gibson screws. the screws that came with the Schallers wouldnt work

the one near the neck needed no mods

for the one near the tail, i had to grind down the screw head a tiny, tiny bit and drill out the button hole a tiny, tiny bit.

it turned out perfect

[mudfinger]

Originally Posted by tdarian

Regarding the Grolsh rings, I think I'll give then a shot. I've heard that the beers with the right rings are harder to come by recently, so I ordered these from here: The Cellar Homebrew :: Brewing :: Bottling Supplies :: Beer Bottles :: Flip-Top Bottle (Grolsch-style) Rubber Replacement Seals, 25 each

Two problems:

Can someone school me on installation with a Historic. Do the rings just stretch over the strap button on top of the strap, or do you have to detch and re-attach the button to get them in place?

Apparently, I'm getting 25 washers. That leaves 24 extra, lonely washers. I think it's a sign.

Time to expand the guitar collection!

No need to remove anything; just put the strap on the button as you would normally do, then stretch the washer over the button and make sure it's seated all the way around. Done.