The59Sound Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I have one bass and one strap - Grolsch all the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I use these plastic washer things you twist , about £2 from the local music shop , never let me down in years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1505942619' post='3375451'] I was changing some strap locks over earlier and realised how bland and uninteresting the design of most strap locks are. I mean, the visible part is essentially they are just a piece of metal with a hole in, like a washer. Now I have some old coins somewhere, you know 10p and 50p pieces which would be far more interesting than the plain bit of metal (though too thick). I also have some metal plectrums which would be an improvement. I got to thinking, let's consult with the BC Massive for ideas, many heads being better than one, and all that... So any ideas of ways to improve strap locks with a bit of lateral thinking?? [/quote] It's interesting you brought this up actually, as I've always found pickups really boring to look at. Leo got it mostly right by putting a chrome cover over them, but maaaaaaan are soap bar pickups uninspiring! /railroad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 (edited) I can't help thinking that the point of the thread, to come up with a more interesting design was missed a bit. Sure, beer bottle 'washers' might work, but pretty they ain't! Edited September 21, 2017 by dood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Dunlops on all my basses since the late 80's. No maintenance issues and never had a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 I was thinking about something like this with a hole in: Plectrum Medals Coins (1962 coin for a 1962 bass?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Saw an interview with Billy Sheehan once. He just uses a large washer on each screw - bigger than the hole in the strap - to hold it in place. It means you can't take the strap off the instrument quickly, but is very secure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1506023935' post='3376012'] I was thinking about something like this with a hole in: Plectrum Medals Coins (1962 coin for a 1962 bass?) [/quote] That wouldn't be for me, but I'm sure some people will love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzbass Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1505985566' post='3375607'] If you were having to keep tightening the Dunlop ones to the strap as they kept coming loose then they weren't Dunlops! Just sayin' as they say [/quote] oh yeah Dunlops have the circlip? musta been a different brand, anyhow I got Grolsch type rubber washers from a homebrew shop dirt cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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