Strap Locks

Jaysfaires · 07-15-2011, 11:49 AM

Hey guys, I've been reading posts here on the forum for a while now but just decided to sign up. My guitar is a 2008 Les Paul Traditional Plus, Iced Tea finish. I absolutely love it! However, the second I picked it up I knew it would need strap-locks. I got a pair and they're great, but I wanted to hear about what you all use; if you even use them! In my opinion, I don't think you could play a les paul live without strap locks. I look forward to hearing your responses.

Jay

cooljuk · 07-15-2011, 11:55 AM

I've been a Schallar user for about 20 years, after I had a Dunlop pop out on me.

...but on my most recent buy I decided to go with Grolsh rings. I'm still sketchy about them but thousands of middle aged bedroom players can't be wrong, right? lol

blamo · 07-15-2011, 11:57 AM

I'm a schallers guy.

just be sure to verify they're still sitting tight on the strap every now and then.

River · 07-15-2011, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by cooljuk

...but on my most recent buy I decided to go with Grolsh rings. I'm still sketchy about them but thousands of middle aged bedroom players can't be wrong, right? lol

And neither can Joe Bonamassa with his '59.

cooljuk · 07-15-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by River

And neither can Joe Bonamassa with his '59.

but they're green????

River · 07-15-2011, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by cooljuk

but they're green????

Sharpie.

Joe's a slave to fashion.

cooljuk · 07-15-2011, 12:05 PM

Here's one I shot myself:

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

Jaysfaires · 07-15-2011, 12:19 PM

I heard some sketchy things about dunlops with les pauls, so I went with Schallars. They've been nothing but good to me so far.

chrisuk · 07-15-2011, 12:22 PM

Pickguard on!

Jaysfaires · 07-15-2011, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisuk

Pickguard on!

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

BrianM · 07-15-2011, 12:30 PM

I put Dunlops on mine after I bought it, but recently switched them with Schallers, for no reason other than those dual design Dunlop buttons are way to freaking huge. They're like doorknobs.

Oranjeaap · 07-15-2011, 01:07 PM

If you have been reading posts here for a while, how the hell did you miss all those other straplock threads? They are like a plague

Luka_Luka! · 07-15-2011, 01:10 PM

Grolsch grolsch grolsch!!!

InkedLester · 07-15-2011, 01:26 PM

Straplocks are for sissies..........

Marshall & Moonshine · 07-15-2011, 03:08 PM

Yeah. Sissies, and people who don't like breaking their guitars by accidentally dropping them onstage in front of every cute girl in the bar.

InkedLester · 07-15-2011, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Marshall & Moonshine

Yeah. Sissies, and people who don't like breaking their guitars by accidentally dropping them onstage in front of every cute girl in the bar.

Citrus Monolith · 07-15-2011, 03:47 PM

I put Schallers on my Traditional Plus. I was a little iffy about shoving toothpicks and glue in my brand new Gibson, but I did it and it seems to do the job.

outskirts of infinity · 07-15-2011, 04:00 PM

But which brand of straplocks is best for slashtone?

Jaysfaires · 07-15-2011, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisuk

Pickguard on!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oranjeaap

If you have been reading posts here for a while, how the hell did you miss all those other straplock threads? They are like a plague

As soon as I posted this, I noticed em. Whupppps.

blamo · 07-15-2011, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by outskirts of infinity

But which brand of straplocks is best for slashtone?

schallers

RRhoads · 07-15-2011, 04:38 PM

Which brand of toothpicks should I use?

blamo · 07-15-2011, 04:49 PM

for the best tone, you should use african mahogany toothpicks. but it must be aged to a minimum 9 years.

Luka_Luka! · 07-15-2011, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by RRhoads

Which brand of toothpicks should I use?

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.

blamo · 07-15-2011, 04:58 PM

I noticed that with my gibson...but not my epiphone....

Luka_Luka! · 07-15-2011, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by blamo

I noticed that with my gibson...but not my epiphone....

One more proof that gibson is superior in EVERY F'ING SINGLE WAY down to the strap buttons!

But really, it has to do with their painting process, if I remember correctly, gibson bodies are hung upside down from a hook that's attached to the body where the bottom strap button would be.

LesPaulFetish · 07-15-2011, 05:17 PM

I have Schallers on my Strat. Work pretty good, look.... Cool and different? It depends I suppose.

outskirts of infinity · 07-15-2011, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LesPaulFetish

I have Schallers on my Strat. Work pretty good, look.... Cool and different? It depends I suppose.

C'mon man, it's a Fender, it don't need no straplocks! If it goes flying, well, that's just part of the show. If it goes out of tune upon hitting the floor, it isn't really out of tune, you're just experimenting with alternate tunings.

So which kind of wood gives you the best toothpick tone?

tazzboy · 07-15-2011, 08:03 PM

Schallers as well

LesPaulFetish · 07-15-2011, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by outskirts of infinity

C'mon man, it's a Fender, it don't need no straplocks! If it goes flying, well, that's just part of the show. If it goes out of tune upon hitting the floor, it isn't really out of tune, you're just experimenting with alternate tunings.

So which kind of wood gives you the best toothpick tone?

Haha! Well, the main reason I bought locks is because I got my guitar strap signed by Joe Bonamassa on the inside of the end of it that goes on the guitar, so I didn't want it rubbing on the guitar (it probably wouldn't but another excuse

).

The Refugee · 07-15-2011, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by River

Sharpie.

Joe's a slave to fashion.

I found this strangely hilarious... I think I need some sleep

07-15-2011, 11:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jaysfaires Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 88 Thanks: 6 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Strap Locks Hey guys, I've been reading posts here on the forum for a while now but just decided to sign up. My guitar is a 2008 Les Paul Traditional Plus, Iced Tea finish. I absolutely love it! However, the second I picked it up I knew it would need strap-locks. I got a pair and they're great, but I wanted to hear about what you all use; if you even use them! In my opinion, I don't think you could play a les paul live without strap locks. I look forward to hearing your responses. Jay

07-15-2011, 11:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
cooljuk Bartlett RetroPAF Vendor Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 8,963 Thanks: 554 Thanked 297 Times in 77 Posts	Re: Strap Locks I've been a Schallar user for about 20 years, after I had a Dunlop pop out on me. ...but on my most recent buy I decided to go with Grolsh rings. I'm still sketchy about them but thousands of middle aged bedroom players can't be wrong, right? lol heybulldog and Jaysfaires like this.

07-15-2011, 11:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
blamo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 2,145 Thanks: 6 Thanked 18 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Strap Locks I'm a schallers guy. just be sure to verify they're still sitting tight on the strap every now and then. E55eT and Jaysfaires like this. __________________

07-15-2011, 12:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jaysfaires Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 88 Thanks: 6 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Strap Locks I heard some sketchy things about dunlops with les pauls, so I went with Schallars. They've been nothing but good to me so far.

07-15-2011, 12:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
chrisuk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: West Sussex Posts: 1,662 Thanks: 26 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Strap Locks Pickguard on! mgenet likes this.

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07-15-2011, 12:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
BrianM Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 841 Thanks: 7 Thanked 10 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Strap Locks I put Dunlops on mine after I bought it, but recently switched them with Schallers, for no reason other than those dual design Dunlop buttons are way to freaking huge. They're like doorknobs.

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Oranjeaap Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 6,014 Thanks: 38 Thanked 78 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Strap Locks If you have been reading posts here for a while, how the hell did you miss all those other straplock threads? They are like a plague __________________

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Luka_Luka! Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 789 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Strap Locks Grolsch grolsch grolsch!!!

07-15-2011, 01:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
InkedLester Livin the Blues Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 948 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Strap Locks Straplocks are for sissies.......... __________________ -Mike '10 LP Custom R8 Cherry Burst '11 LP Custom R7 Kerry Green '12 Taylor GS Mini Hog '01 Alavarez acoustic Fender 65 Reissue Twin Reverb ZT Lunchbox ...and way too many guitar picks....[/COLOR]

07-15-2011, 03:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
Marshall & Moonshine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sittin' on a surfboard, when I can be. Posts: 3,117 Thanks: 48 Thanked 38 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Strap Locks Yeah. Sissies, and people who don't like breaking their guitars by accidentally dropping them onstage in front of every cute girl in the bar. petezoom, standard man and nutsauce like this. __________________ I don't think before I post. Ever. Plus, I'm not bright. I have the deepest respect for amp builders who understand what they are working with.

07-15-2011, 03:47 PM	#17 (permalink)
Citrus Monolith Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Strap Locks I put Schallers on my Traditional Plus. I was a little iffy about shoving toothpicks and glue in my brand new Gibson, but I did it and it seems to do the job.

07-15-2011, 04:00 PM	#18 (permalink)
outskirts of infinity Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 450 Thanks: 5 Thanked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Strap Locks But which brand of straplocks is best for slashtone?

07-15-2011, 04:38 PM	#21 (permalink)
RRhoads Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Norway Posts: 277 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Strap Locks Which brand of toothpicks should I use?

07-15-2011, 04:49 PM	#22 (permalink)
blamo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 2,145 Thanks: 6 Thanked 18 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Strap Locks for the best tone, you should use african mahogany toothpicks. but it must be aged to a minimum 9 years. __________________

07-15-2011, 04:58 PM	#24 (permalink)
blamo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 2,145 Thanks: 6 Thanked 18 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Strap Locks I noticed that with my gibson...but not my epiphone.... __________________

07-15-2011, 05:17 PM	#26 (permalink)
LesPaulFetish Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Teenage Wasteland Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Strap Locks I have Schallers on my Strat. Work pretty good, look.... Cool and different? It depends I suppose.

07-15-2011, 08:03 PM	#28 (permalink)
tazzboy Bartlett Retrospec Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 11,998 Thanks: 399 Thanked 237 Times in 92 Posts	Re: Strap Locks Schallers as well __________________

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