Skybone Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Tried both Schaller's and the metal Dunlop's, but I much prefer the Schallers. Easier to fit, easier to use and cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) [quote name='toneknob' timestamp='1394192635' post='2388933'] Grolsch bottle washers on all my basses. never had a problem. Like this bloke: And this one [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFgFFNXahcg[/media] [/quote] And Eric Clapton too. The Schaller type big clunky straplocks wore a nice big hole in my gigbag, so I go for Grolsch bottle washers or the dunlop cheapos. By the way fender do their own version of the Grolsch washers and they cost pennies. http://www.guitarbitz.com/guitar-parts-c29/strap-buttons-c39/fender-strap-blocks-p2122?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=fender-strap-blocks-0990819000&utm_campaign=product%2Blisting%2Bads&gclid=CJDJ-tvogL0CFSUUwwodYr0A2w#2207 Edited March 7, 2014 by gjones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 3quid WITHOUT beer? Pfah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 All my basses have their own straps - all have metal strap locks. I bought some of those plastic Dunlop elliptical things ages ago - one "popped" into two halves - never trusted them since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Just started using the Schaller knockoffs on eBay, £2 a set: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141121590871?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 Seem to be very similar to Schaller ones and available in the usual 3 colours. If you fit Schaller types you'll need a hole punch, guide here: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/70420-schaller-strap-locks-and-how-to-fit-them-properly/page__p__681912__hl__straplock%20guide__fromsearch__1#entry681912 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Always used to use schallers but I have started to use the fender straplocks now I really like them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I hate the way they rattle when sitting down with no tension on the strap, Dunlops and Schallers. The Grolsch/showerhead washers don't do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurhenry Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 As I've mentioned previously on this topic; when using Schallers as intended, you have metal against metal. Although I know some have used them for many years with no problem, I have had a strap button sheer off as a result of this friction. I now keep the strap locks loose, attach the strap to the bass, then clip the strap locks on. Thus, the weight of the bass is on the leather of the strap and the strap locks still keep it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Grolsch washers, can't fault them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted March 7, 2014 Author Share Posted March 7, 2014 Hmmm! Many favouring the washer approach. However, I was looking for quick release, to free the strap with a pop of a button. The washer seems to some of you a bit fiddley to undo in a hurry. May look at the schallers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Schallers. Grolsch gives me a headache. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Lord Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) I use these. [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/dunlop_straplok_ergo_lok.htm"]http://www.thomann.d...ok_ergo_lok.htm[/url] Really cheap, non-permanent so don't muck up the spec of the bass (or guitar). I bought a dozen or so sets aaaaages ago. Edited March 8, 2014 by The Dark Lord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 I use Schallers on the Spector (Spectors come fitted with Schaller compatible buttons) and Grolsh washers on my Fiesta Red Precision because they match the colour really well. I've used the Dunlop ones & they work very well but I find them too big & bulky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 Dimarzio Cliplock straps. But now I've found a really cool strap I want so I'll use the grolsch washers when I get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Schallers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 [quote name='The Dark Lord' timestamp='1394227751' post='2389443'] I use these. [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/dunlop_straplok_ergo_lok.htm"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/dunlop_straplok_ergo_lok.htm[/url] Really cheap, non-permanent so don't muck up the spec of the bass (or guitar). I bought a dozed or so sets aaaaages ago. [/quote] 4 euro and still no beer?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Schallers failed on me mid gig in York - dumping my Status onto my foot where it proceeded to break a bone and make me look a first-class twat. The little circlip just shattered. so - Dunlops on all my basses and they've never let me down in 10 years. Other , cheaper alternatives are available - don't waste your time or money on them. You wouldn't buy a cheap lead would you , and your straplocks are just as important when you're chucking yourself around a stage. By the way - if you change yours - stick a bit of cocktail stick or match in the hole before you put the new one on and whatever you use check the screw for tightness regularly............ oh - and never wear Jesus boots for the pose !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1394189217' post='2388867'] For the umpteenth time last weekend while singing and playing, the strap came off leaving me clutching the bass while trying to finish the song. I am now considering the straplock route. There are quite a few different ones on the market and I,m a bit overwhelmed by the choice. There are some cheap plastic ones by Dunlop and more expenisive Fender ones which I assume I have to fit to the guitar myself? What does the Basschat world recommend?? [/quote] Grolsch beer bottle rubber rings. Schaller straplocks work, and I used them for years, but I prefer now the simpler yet effective Grolsch rubber ring approach. I've bought other rubber washers but they were never as good... so I buy the beer even if I don't like it much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1394293159' post='2389975'] Grolsch beer bottle rubber rings. Schaller straplocks work, and I used them for years, but I prefer now the simpler yet effective Grolsch rubber ring approach. I've bought other rubber washers but they were never as good... so I buy the beer even if I don't like it much. [/quote] Funnily enough, I bought the Grolsch ones, but found them a bit plasticky, so bought some home-brew ones which are nice and rubbery. Mmmmmmmm....rubbery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1394192579' post='2388928'] The rubber washer method makes it very hard to get the strap off the bass when you want to use it on a different one though... [/quote] Which shows it secures the strap! I do have a few straps kicking about always. My main basses always have one on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1394293428' post='2389978'] Funnily enough, I bought the Grolsch ones, but found them a bit plasticky, so bought some home-brew ones which are nice and rubbery. Mmmmmmmm....rubbery [/quote] the ones I bought were a bit too soft, and smelled of rubber... bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matski Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Schallers for me too. Never had a problem with them. Even the ones I've had fitted to basses since 1983. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Black Schallers all the way for me. When you are spending £££ on a bass, £14 is cheap. They have never let me down. Famous last words!! [size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1394293428' post='2389978'] Funnily enough, I bought the Grolsch ones, but found them a bit plasticky, so bought some home-brew ones which are nice and rubbery. Mmmmmmmm....rubbery [/quote] Grolsch changed their recipe in recent years. The original ones were the more rubbery variety, and they changed to the more plastic sort. They may have a very slight extra fiddle factor, but it's no big faff really and I prefer not having to remove my original strap buttons and put them somewhere, probably forget then lose them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 The red Grolsch ones are excellent but I don't use them because (yes this is very sad) they're a bit too.... well... red! I use one of the Dunlop ones on one of my basses which took FOREVER to put on, and the rest are all 'naked'. I'd love to find out where to get some black ones without paying far too much for some that say 'Fender' on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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