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Post by dcarver on Dec 20, 2018 19:37:29 GMT -7
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Post by LT on Dec 20, 2018 21:29:16 GMT -7
I like the Dunlops that fit over the strap button and twist 1/2 turn to lock on to the strap post. +1 on the Dunlops.
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Post by John E. on Dec 27, 2018 12:24:53 GMT -7
IMO the Grolsch style "locks" are the best, you don't have to modify the guitar at all, you can buy a pack of 100 of them (which is more than a lifetime supply unless you own more than 50 guitars) for like $12. The only thing I have a hard time with is if you have a licker leather strap it will sometimes cause it to not fit under the lip of the strap button, but that's a minor issue. Plus I personally think they look cool.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2018 13:18:37 GMT -7
In the 80's when the High Band wireless units were really expensive if you were using more than one guitar on stage the Straplock was pretty much indispensable for the guitar change. That's when I started using them.
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Post by Buzz Fretwear (Ignatius) on Dec 27, 2018 20:54:20 GMT -7
Grolsch washer thingies - when I've used them, that is. I guess I've lived dangerously and have often gone commando but I've never had a mishap. I did put together a parts tele once on which I used a set of larger bass guitar strap buttons, and I remember they worked really well.
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Post by zpilot on Dec 29, 2018 11:18:53 GMT -7
I used to use the Dunlops with the big button. I don't jump around on stage anymore so I don't really need straplocks now. I've removed the lock portion from my straps but I have left the large buttons on my guitars. They seem to be secure enough. There is one exception though. I still use the straplock on the button behind the base of the neck on my Gibson SG. It's a Dunlop because the release button has a lower profile than a Schaller.
I use something very similar to the Dunlop style for the quick-release sling fittings on my AR-15's.
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Post by GT Roger on Jan 19, 2019 14:07:02 GMT -7
I used Dunlop strap locks. I have them on most of my guitars.
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Post by LT on Jan 19, 2019 18:28:36 GMT -7
I actually just picked these up a few weeks ago. They work great! I've changed over to these. Inexpensive and they work great!
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Post by nicholas on Jan 19, 2019 19:23:23 GMT -7
I actually just picked these up a few weeks ago. They work great! I've changed over to these. Inexpensive and they work great! Yup, 2.99 for four of em. I like the black ones.
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Post by John E. on Jan 21, 2019 8:25:39 GMT -7
I've changed over to these. Inexpensive and they work great! Yup, 2.99 for four of em. I like the black ones. Are they any different than the Grolsch rubber rings? Or are they just Fender branded? Cause if they're the same and the color isn't important, you can get 100 of the Grolsch gaskets for about $12.00
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Post by dcarver on Jan 21, 2019 21:58:36 GMT -7
<< Are they any different than the Grolsch rubber rings? >>
Hi John
I've tried both the Fender washers and the Stew Mac strap stoppers. The Fender strap blocks are slightly different from the Grolsch rubber washer and the Stew Mac strap stoppers.
I would describe the Fender washers as being more like a flexible plastic material. The Stew Mac stoppers, and real Grolsch washers are more like a silicone rubber. They're a bit more stretchy.
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Post by JebusCrebus on Jan 22, 2019 10:56:05 GMT -7
Not an easy answer for me! On my guitars that have them preinstalled when purchased, some of them have dedicated straps with the attachment on them and some don't, if there is no dedicated strap then I generally do not use them (hit and miss on the others). When I was gigging regularly I added them to my "live" guitars (Schaller and Dunlop type mostly), again with dedicated straps with the attachment, and used them regularly in a live setting but not always while at home or at practice (again hit and miss on when I did and didn't). For all other guitars that did not have them installed when I acquired them I never add them anymore and generally do not use anything (but even that is hit and miss as I have some of the Dunlop rubber washers that I do use occasionally mostly on my Les Pauls as I don t like the angle of the strap button. I chose 'No' in the Poll
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Post by runninwiththerevil (Matthew) on Mar 14, 2019 19:18:44 GMT -7
Yes, but... I have them on my Jazzmaster and love them. My new to me Les Paul has gold hardware that has aged so nice. I don't want to mess with any of it. Struggling more over the bridge that I would like to upgrade, but it looks so good aged, soooo good!
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