2020 Strap Lock Suggestions

[TXOldRedRocker]

Since I just got a new (used) LP, I've ordered the MojoAxe strap locks. The ones that are like the Schaller-S and Fenders, but made to use the original screw.

 

[Telechamp]

I've got the older Schaller versions on my Ric and a Tele. No problems so far, but they DO squeak..

I think I'm gonna go with the new Schaller S version just to get rid of the squeaking..

 

[smk506]

I’m a schaller fan through and through, my old guitar teacher is a die hard dunlop fan.

It doesn’t really matter. Both systems are proven designs that have been available and in use for decades now. They’re both solid. They both need a bit of routine maintenance to keep operating as designed.

Keep screws and bolts tight, examine for wear and tear from time to time and your good.

I’m thinking about using flush mount Dunlop’s on my next project, just for kicks. That’s how little it actually matters.

IMO.

 

[Neemo]

Just a note- you can’t reuse the existing Gibson installed screws on Schallers made within the last couple years. The new assembly has the strap button and screw as one piece. The new screw is fairly thick, too. I bought some and ended up not wanting to use them on the LP I bought them for. Creeped me out, screwing that thick screw into the smaller screw hole.

All u need is a vice, a drill bit and a grinder

Grind the edges off the screw to make head small enough to fit into schaller button ... drill out the hole in the button a litte so the threads fit thru ... easy peasy

 

[Gibsonrocknroll]

All my guitars have the original Schaller strap locks.

 

[Blues_Verne]

been using those flush mount Dunlop’s since ancient Rome on all my guitars with cases - guess why. Even most of my Strats and Teles got them. Beware of the new design, sticking out from the body.
Never had any of them malfunctioning, using a wide variety of straps.

 

[danzego]

All u need is a vice, a drill bit and a grinder

Grind the edges off the screw to make head small enough to fit into schaller button ... drill out the hole in the button a litte so the threads fit thru ... easy peasy

You’re misunderstanding how the new Schallers work. The strap button IS the screw. That is, the strap button and the screw are all one piece. The installation method for the new ones is you take the “strap button screw” and, using a hex wrench that fits into the button, you screw it directly into the guitar. It’s the “strap button screw” that is thicker than the Gibson supplied screw. There’s nothing you can do about that (other than apparently buying an old version of the strap button directly from Schaller, as Demon Dave mentioned).

 

[Neemo]

Ahhh...well mine are the old ones ... lol

Wonder why they changed it...i always worry about putting different screws in an old hole

 

[jfdorval]

“Lock-it strap.” Best technology ever and does NOT involve changing anything to your guitar.

 

[agejaded]

I’ve used Schallers since 1983, the button is made of soft brass so I widened the hole to accommodate the original guitar screws.
I’m now putting the original buttons back and buying these:
https://www.daddario.com/products/a...raps/auto-lock/auto-lock-nylon-guitar-straps/

 

[StandardBluesMan]

I'm not sure anything is 100% full proof. I recently had the same thing happen with the "good" locking metal strap locks. I just bought some of the rubber ones to give them a try.

 

[your idol]

Nice, low profile , not going ANYWHERE.
Strap on the Strap peg ,place coin over the top of the strap peg, place screw through coin. Tada! entire rig thats just as low profile, lower actually, than your washer rig but aint going ANYWHERE without a screwdriver. Total cost...10 yen

 

[Laxter]

Schallers.

I just don't like how they stick out so much from the guitars, it's like they have antennas sticking out from them.

 

[the great waldo]

this is what my failed setup looks like - I think a larger button there will do the trick?

Gibson strappins are way too small. Get yourself some bigger pins and use rubber. Beer bottle washers (rubber. Washers not bottles!!!)
Cheers.
Andrew

 

[Oldgold]

Had a pretty close call with my 50s LP where the strap fell off the button even though it was held in place by a rubber strap lock. Luckily, I was able to catch it mid-drop and it never touched the ground. With that being said, these buttons look tiny compared to others and upgrading that is top priority.

Whats the proper/correct buttons to get? Being era correct would be nice but not at the expense of security. A drop-in replacement would be preferred to prevent modification.

Does such a thing exist?

I gigged out for years with my Les Paul, so much I wore the finish off in places. If your gonna really use it onstage, get Schaller, Williams or other solid metal strap lock system.

 

[GermHerm]

Schaller Strap locks.

 

[JvZ]

Gibson also sells larger strap buttons (They are standard on my 2014 LP Standard).
On their own, they do very well ..!, but a set of Grolsch can't hurt.

Grolsch are cheap, and easy to use. And you'l get a 0.5L bottle of beer with each one of them
Even Brian May trusts his famous Red Special to them, for longer as most of us are alive.

Cheers.!!

 

[skydog]

In 47 years experience with Schallers and countless guitars - I mean, literally hundreds upon hundreds - I have neither seen this happen nor heard of it from a reliable source. I mean, it doesn't even happen with Dunlops!

My main electric has worn its Schallers for 28 years, and not the slightest sign of this. File it under "urban legend".

And they only squeak until there's weight on them; hang it on your shoulder and they're dead silent.

I wish my ears were good enough to hear a straplock squeak! I'll bet he's kept awake at night by farting mice.

 

[Death by Uberschall]

I never had a guitar strap come off with an oversized strap button.

 

[Lees Paul]

Had a pretty close call with my 50s LP where the strap fell off the button even though it was held in place by a rubber strap lock. Luckily, I was able to catch it mid-drop and it never touched the ground. With that being said, these buttons look tiny compared to others and upgrading that is top priority.

Whats the proper/correct buttons to get? Being era correct would be nice but not at the expense of security. A drop-in replacement would be preferred to prevent modification.

Does such a thing exist?

I’ve used Schallers for years, but always had to make modifications

Had a pretty close call with my 50s LP where the strap fell off the button even though it was held in place by a rubber strap lock. Luckily, I was able to catch it mid-drop and it never touched the ground. With that being said, these buttons look tiny compared to others and upgrading that is top priority.

Whats the proper/correct buttons to get? Being era correct would be nice but not at the expense of security. A drop-in replacement would be preferred to prevent modification.

Does such a thing exist?

Ive always used Schallers, and they’re great.
But I recently tried these D’Addario straplocks and I love them! They’re compatible with every round strap button on my 40+ guitars and they lock positively (whereas the rubber donut locks never seemed to feel very secure to me)