Squeeky Jim Dunlop strap locks

[MuddBass]

Hi all,

I have used (non-recessed) Jim Dunlop strap locks on my Sei bass for a number of years. Recently I've noticed an annoying squeek coming from them!

Has anyone else had this problem? They still seem secure, but I'm not sure what to do to stop the squeek.

Any comments / advice gratefully recieved before I go and get a new set!

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[bartelby]

Dab of vasaline?

[NancyJohnson]

Take them off the strap, small blob of Vaseline between the rear washer and front fixing, reassemble. I find the leather on Levy's straps to be a little thick for the Straploks, so a little bit of greasy stuff stops them rubbing togther.

Otherwise, try a mousetrap
P

[flyfisher]

Silicone spray?

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[MuddBass]

Will have a think, I've used some graphite (pencil) around the small ball bearings and this seems to have helped. I don't really like the though of using sprays etc, as they might tarnish my leather strap - (i suppose i could always spray after removing from the strap first )

I'll see how long the pencil / graphite lasts

Thanks folks

Edited November 22, 2013 by five-string.co.uk

[Thunderbird]

+1 a small blob of Vaseline will do the job

[ambient]

I had the same problem with schaller strap locks, I couldn't work out what it was to start with

My dunlops don't squeak, they do rattle though, or more accurately they vibrate, only one my one bass and only when I play an A

[mikhay77]

Had the same problem with mine,bit o llube did the trick,having said that one of the strap locks is heavily worn and recessed..
Note to self........ Buy some more strap locks!

[Thunderbird]

I myself have started using Fender strap locks and am quite happy with them.......but only time will tell how good they are

[DaytonaRik]

Swap them for a DiMarzio ClipLock strap?

[Grangur]

Tap washers don't squeek. Not as "rock n roll" as beer top washers. but they come in packs of 4 and a lot cheaper

[MuddBass]

So far the pencil graphite has worked a treat!