Members jmseymour Posted August 29, 2007 Members Share Posted August 29, 2007 I've always used the Jim Dunlop straplocks and they've worked fine, but I was wondering if anyone else out there knows of a better brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Optimus Prime Posted August 30, 2007 Members Share Posted August 30, 2007 I'm pissed at my Schallers right now. {censored}ing up my bass and not fitting in my strap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Apendecto Posted August 30, 2007 Members Share Posted August 30, 2007 I'm pissed at my Schallers right now. {censored}ing up my bass and not fitting in my strap. Give it a little TLC, baby. I use Schallers and they work great. From the sounds of it here, they aren't better just different. Yo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tylytle Posted August 30, 2007 Members Share Posted August 30, 2007 Give it a little TLC, baby.I use Schallers and they work great.From the sounds of it here, they aren't better just different.Yo. Yup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mudder1310 Posted August 30, 2007 Members Share Posted August 30, 2007 I like the dual design dunlops since you can use either the locking end or another strap without the lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bluescout Posted August 30, 2007 Members Share Posted August 30, 2007 Dunlops. Not for any particular reason other than I hate messing with straps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Noise... Posted August 30, 2007 Members Share Posted August 30, 2007 I don't use them at all. I've never found a need...plus, the thought of drilling a screw deeper into one of my guitars or my bass is terrifying to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PrestiaRules Posted August 30, 2007 Members Share Posted August 30, 2007 I don't use them at all. I've never found a need...plus, the thought of drilling a screw deeper into one of my guitars or my bass is terrifying to me. I have never had that be the case...all my basses accepted the straplocks as direct replacements for the original button screw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Noise... Posted August 30, 2007 Members Share Posted August 30, 2007 I have never had that be the case...all my basses accepted the straplocks as direct replacements for the original button screw. Really? I always thought it involved drilling a bigger screw a lot deeper... Apparently someone down the line has lied to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PrestiaRules Posted August 30, 2007 Members Share Posted August 30, 2007 Really? I always thought it involved drilling a bigger screw a lot deeper... Apparently someone down the line has lied to me. or maybe I have been doing it wrong but the included screws in each set I have used were essentially the same. They were easily put in with a hand screwdriver. I really like this style right now. I thought mine were Shadows...I know they weren't this brand but this exact style. http://www.americanmusical.com/item--i-MUS-ZSL600B.html# the twist is the easiest interface I have used and you can always just use a regular strap as they buttons act both ways EDIT: I know I will never go back to not using them. In particular on a bass that goes to gigs etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members johnny6644 Posted August 30, 2007 Members Share Posted August 30, 2007 Never used anything other than Schallers and haven't had any problems. I like the fact that you have to pull the thingy out to remove them, rather than a pull thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rummy Posted August 30, 2007 Members Share Posted August 30, 2007 I've always used the Dunlop Straplok for my guitars. Don't have one put on the bass, yet, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted August 30, 2007 Members Share Posted August 30, 2007 I don't use them at all. I've never found a need...plus, the thought of drilling a screw deeper into one of my guitars or my bass is terrifying to me. You obviously don't throw a bass around on stage like I do - I probably couldn't get through one song while performing without bouncing my bass off the stage without straplocks... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted August 30, 2007 Members Share Posted August 30, 2007 Give it a little TLC, baby.I use Schallers and they work great.From the sounds of it here, they aren't better just different.Yo. +1... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted August 30, 2007 Members Share Posted August 30, 2007 Never used anything other than Schallers and haven't had any problems. I like the fact that you have to pull the thingy out to remove them, rather than a pull thing. I also like that if properly oriented, Schallers kind of "cup" the post, so that makes me feel a bit more secure about them, as opposed to Dunlop's bearing system - although I've never witnessed a failure of either system, in nearly 30 years of playing in bands... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marc G Posted August 30, 2007 Members Share Posted August 30, 2007 Dunlops are great...... good for fast change overs and I like that I can use normal straps if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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