Count Bassy Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 The title and description says it all really: I'm looking to fit straplocks to my plank, which system do people recommend? Clive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-basser Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I got some Warwick ones off Thomann nice and cheap (same time as my bass to I avoided postage). They seem to work great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Hi Clive I prefer Boston straplocks for a few reasons 1. They're cheaper but still same quality as Schaller 2. They're compatible with the Schaller system 3. VERY IMPORTANT. They have two nuts on the shaft of the strap part as opposed to one. These act as locknuts. Schallers do not have this and unless you apply threadlock they tend to unscrew themselves over time, whereas the Boston ones do not. cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Bassy Posted June 19, 2007 Author Share Posted June 19, 2007 Wow, I'd only heard of Schaller and Dunlop. I'm glad I asked the question! Clive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I use Grolsch straplocks. Buy two old-fashioned bottles of Grolsch, the ones with the porcelain & wire tops. Drink the contents. Remove the orange rubbery-plastic seals from the bottletops and wash them. Put them on the strap studs. Works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I like the Schaller, but I'm interested to see what Muppet has to say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 [quote name='Toasted' post='20156' date='Jun 19 2007, 01:14 PM']I like the Schaller, but I'm interested to see what Muppet has to say [/quote] Thats a +2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 I have Schaller's on all 6 basses and use thread sealant on them, but I'd do that on any locking system not worth breaking a 1k+ bass over a 10p nut. One thing I will say is pick a system you liek and stick with it, nothing worse than having multiple bass that need multiple straps and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 (edited) These are they, can be bought from [url="http://www.dangleberrymusic.co.uk/Items/bsl-sl?sck=9125019"]here[/url] You can clearly see what I mean about the double locking nuts. Edited June 19, 2007 by Muppet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Are the Dangleberry ones exactly the same as the Schallers but with two nuts? I nearly got a set for the Pedulla Buzz I've just bought, but chickened out at the last moment and found some cheap(er) Schallers on eBay. From the photo it also seems that the screws are a bit shorter, one of the things I like about the Schallers is they don't mess about with fitting the button to the bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 [quote name='BigRedX' post='20170' date='Jun 19 2007, 01:32 PM']Are the Dangleberry ones exactly the same as the Schallers but with two nuts? I nearly got a set for the Pedulla Buzz I've just bought, but chickened out at the last moment and found some cheap(er) Schallers on eBay. From the photo it also seems that the screws are a bit shorter, one of the things I like about the Schallers is they don't mess about with fitting the button to the bass.[/quote] In my experience they are directly compatible. I swap straps and guitars around all over the place - some have these some have Schallers - and they all fit perfectly. As far as screws go, I have no idea as ALL the screw supplied with all strap locks are just too short in my opinion and I replace them with better ones. I thread lock (as opposed to thread sealant which is different) the Boston ones too though - better safe than sorry. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Ta. I'll try a pair of Dangleberry's next time I need some then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 If you do get some I'd be interested to hear your views. It was on BW a while back that I was initially recommended them in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richy316 Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 +1 for Boston straplocks!, had a set on my P-bass and never had to tighten them again after fitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkysimon Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 +1 for Grolsch! [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=1673&view=findpost&p=19730"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...ost&p=19730[/url] Though if you're a connosoo... connosew... beer snob, you could always buy a couple of nice bottles of belgian beer instead, some of them have the right stoppers. Or give the Grolsch to a lager-swilling friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikyhedgehog Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I use Boston ones. I find myself fiddling with the nuts all the time though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Bassy Posted June 20, 2007 Author Share Posted June 20, 2007 No takers for Dunlop then? Clive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 [quote name='funkysimon' post='20228' date='Jun 19 2007, 03:11 PM']+1 for Grolsch! [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=1673&view=findpost&p=19730"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...ost&p=19730[/url] Though if you're a connosoo... connosew... beer snob, you could always buy a couple of nice bottles of belgian beer instead, some of them have the right stoppers. Or give the Grolsch to a lager-swilling friend.[/quote] +100 i use grolsch ones, and gave some to my guitarist friend too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 (edited) [quote name='Clive Thorne' post='20585' date='Jun 20 2007, 08:58 AM']No takers for Dunlop then? Clive[/quote] I've got some on my bass and trust me I almost destroyed my thumbs putting them on, they are the most complex strap-locks out there without a doubt, I had a set of gold Warwick strap locks on my Spector and did a good job, they were easy to screw on and off if you need to change your strap height or what not> the Dunlops have a highly annoying little washer type thing which needs to be put into a very thin groove which you can barely see and having a thick Levy's strap dosen't quite help when trying to fit a tiny piece of flimsy metal into a microscopic groove, I'm just lucky I haven't had to change my strap length since I got them get in the frigging grooves, I guess thats the only good thing about them is they won't budge <_> Edited June 20, 2007 by Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_u_y_* Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 [quote name='d-basser' post='20098' date='Jun 19 2007, 12:00 PM']I got some Warwick ones off Thomann nice and cheap (same time as my bass to I avoided postage). They seem to work great[/quote] Sorry, but I do have to say I have had a LOT of trouble with the Warwick strap locks on my old Corvette. If it wasn't the screw being quite short and resulting in the whole lock coming out of the bass, it would be the actual locking mechanism wouldn't be 100%. I might have just got a dud though. I use Dunlop Straploks on all my basses after being very impressed with the recessed ones on my Thumb. I use the Dual Design on my others, which you can either uses strap locks or just a strap by itself. Insurance in case I should lose my strap and need to borrow another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_u_y_* Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 [quote name='Josh' post='20833' date='Jun 20 2007, 04:15 PM']I've got some on my bass and trust me I almost destroyed my thumbs putting them on, they are the most complex strap-locks out there without a doubt[/quote] Yeah! I wish they had proper instructions on how to fit them on. It just wasn't very clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 (edited) [quote name='s_u_y_*' post='20903' date='Jun 20 2007, 05:32 PM']Yeah! I wish they had proper instructions on how to fit them on. It just wasn't very clear.[/quote] Well the instructions were quite accurate but they didnt say it entails almost getting a full engraving of the washer in the tips of your thumbs! Edited June 20, 2007 by Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s_u_y_* Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 [quote name='Josh' post='20923' date='Jun 20 2007, 05:58 PM']Well the instructions were quite accurate but they didnt say it entails almost getting a full engraving of the washer in the tips of your thumbs![/quote] I used pliers. I found them impossible to put on or take off by hand. But at least I know they're not going anywhere now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 +1 for the bostons, cheap and consistently stop my basses hitting the floor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_$$ Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 [quote name='s_u_y_*' post='20901' date='Jun 20 2007, 05:32 PM']Sorry, but I do have to say I have had a LOT of trouble with the Warwick strap locks on my old Corvette. If it wasn't the screw being quite short and resulting in the whole lock coming out of the bass, it would be the actual locking mechanism wouldn't be 100%. I might have just got a dud though. I use Dunlop Straploks on all my basses after being very impressed with the recessed ones on my Thumb. I use the Dual Design on my others, which you can either uses strap locks or just a strap by itself. Insurance in case I should lose my strap and need to borrow another.[/quote] I really don't trust the Warwick straplocks. Twice the catch failed, almost resulting in my corvette bouncing off the stage. I have since replaced them with Dunlop ones, and am more than happy. Pain in the nuts to put on though! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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