umcoo Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Yay or Nay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velvetkevorkian Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Nah, if you want ghetto straplocks the rubber bits from Grolsch bottles are the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu-khag Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 worked a treat for me for about a year. wasn't so fun when I had to clean it off when I got it fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Yeah I like the gaffa look. On Fenders/Stingrays/etc. anyway, it would look pretty silly on my Warwick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 [quote name='velvetkevorkian' post='833562' date='May 10 2010, 08:34 PM']Nah, if you want ghetto straplocks the rubber bits from Grolsch bottles are the way to go.[/quote] Beat me to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny-79 Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 [quote name='velvetkevorkian' post='833562' date='May 10 2010, 08:34 PM']Nah, if you want ghetto straplocks the rubber bits from Grolsch bottles are the way to go.[/quote] Perfect answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny-79 Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 This is a nice comprimise if you dont fancy fitting straplocks (or dont like bottle washers an duct tape ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Savage Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 It totally works in punk bands on beat-up Fender/Musicman/Gibson semi-acoustic basses; it'd look sh*t on anything with a hint of figured wood or fancy finishing. Grolsch rubbers for those all the way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 use those planetwaves locking straps too. have gaffa on my old beat up hohner. uber metal so it is!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelk27 Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Any bass I used on stage I'd just get a couple of washers and screw the strap to the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4-string-thing Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Years ago, bread used to come in poly bags with a plastic tag to seal it...they worked a treat, think I still have some in my bass case.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 You'll be needing a bottle of this at some point then [url="http://www.lakeland.co.uk/sticky-stuff-remover/F/product/8976?src=gpsol&sq=sticky%20stuff%20remover"]Lakland Bass Gaffa Tape Strap Lock Sticky Residue Remover[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Grolsch (or other rubber washer type) is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 [quote name='danny-79' post='833616' date='May 10 2010, 09:02 PM']This is a nice comprimise if you dont fancy fitting straplocks (or dont like bottle washers an duct tape ) [/quote] I've see plastic straplocks end in tears before... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomBassmonkey Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 (edited) [quote name='Dubs' post='834111' date='May 11 2010, 12:18 PM']I've see plastic straplocks end in tears before...[/quote] [url="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:xFOhg74oemyglM:http://cachepe.zzounds.com/media/quality,85/brand,zzounds/ergoloks-fd72d8bbd1ca7678b58ff05e42dee854.jpg"]http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:xFOhg74...05e42dee854.jpg[/url] I sometimes use these, the strap still supports the weight, no changing strap pins needed and they're still secure. Also easy to get on/off and you don't need to do anything to the strap. Edited May 11, 2010 by ThomBassmonkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Nay to gaffa....I feel bad for the poor bass. I use the red rubber rings. Excellent...almost perfect fit! No drilling required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey1-8 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Does anybody else find that the Grolsch washers make their strap buttons unscrew? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 [quote name='umcoo' post='833560' date='May 10 2010, 08:32 PM']Yay or Nay?[/quote] Nay!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 I must be doing something wrong because I don't have any problems with straps coming off and this forum is the first time I'd ever heard of straplocks! I admit I'm not one for jumping about on stage, but even so . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 I'm the same....always wondered why so many use straplocks, I can kinda understand it for high-octane stage performances (although I didn't use them during my tenure in a heavy band).....but jazzers and whatnot who have to change all their basses to straplocks.......don't get it! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Rich Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 [quote name='noelk27' post='833628' date='May 10 2010, 09:09 PM']Any bass I used on stage I'd just get a couple of washers and screw the strap to the body.[/quote] Yup, I take the strap button off but not the felt washer, put the strap into position, then a medium size metal washer then the strap button on top. (I keep the strap buttons on as my Status basses use them as feet so I don't need guitar stands). Sometimes I use a longer strap screw if the original is a bit measly. But if you like the look of gaffa tape then stick to what you know. Literally probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 [quote name='danny-79' post='833616' date='May 10 2010, 09:02 PM']This is a nice comprimise if you dont fancy fitting straplocks (or dont like bottle washers an duct tape ) [/quote] Planet Waves all the way. Steady as a rock. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgraham Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 I recall reading somewhere that Stanley Clarke doesn't use conventional straplocks, or even strap pins! He just screws the strap straight onto where the pins would be. Permanent straplock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 [quote name='flyfisher' post='834224' date='May 11 2010, 01:53 PM']I must be doing something wrong because I don't have any problems with straps coming off and this forum is the first time I'd ever heard of straplocks! I admit I'm not one for jumping about on stage, but even so . . .[/quote] and then one day .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Definite no for me... Gaffa is for gapers in this instance.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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