Great Locking Strap....

stealyerface · April 2nd, 2008, 01:07 PM

Last week, I wrestled with whether or not to replace the strap buttons on my Tele with aftermarket strap locks, or just use a non-locking strap and be careful. After much searching I ordered, and love, this very nice arrangement.

This strap allows you to keep the vintage stuff on the guitar, and uses a super-cool lock and snap system that works perfectly. I am not selling anything, just helping out if others wanted a great set up without having to replace the stock stuff.

~stealy

stxrus · April 2nd, 2008, 05:10 PM

good luck. i just feel better with my Schallers. haven't dropped a guitar from button/strasp failure since'71.

steve

Turtletwang · April 2nd, 2008, 05:45 PM

I was reading an issue of Guitar and Bass UK magazine recently, and some kid made an improvised straplock using the rubber washer from a Grolsch beer bottle. So I tried it, and it works! Although my Tele is pretty light.

badmelonfarmer · April 2nd, 2008, 05:52 PM

I use schallers on all my kit, but had one of the ones you are talking about back in the 90's.

not sure if they have changed but the plastic locking part started to scratch the finish on my guitar. so went back to schallers.

cheers

BMF

xStonr · April 2nd, 2008, 09:25 PM

I got this Neotech strap for my semi hollow. Web on one side and memory foam on the other and to top it off, it has a built in strap lock. Works very well on this guitar.

spicolli · April 2nd, 2008, 09:42 PM

i use these on pretty much all my guitars, i still have a few guitars with schallers on them that i have had for alot longer. if you like to drink these come free with the bottles on grolsch, but for the non drinkers such as me i went the route of going to my local wine/beer maker supply shop and bought me 100 pack of these. it cost me like $7.49 USD for 100 pack. as long as you dont use an old really worn out strap or say a shoe lace for a strap, you can trust your guitar will not fall off with these.

ESQUIREoholic · April 2nd, 2008, 09:43 PM

I've been using vintage straps for over 30 years and I guess I've been lucky.
Haven't dropped a guitar from strap related issues yet. I've gotten pretty wild sometimes through the years at gigs.
Like this:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/docum...361206&index=0

Still use them. I better keep my fingers crossed.

Stubee · April 3rd, 2008, 09:39 AM

If I dug around I could probably find pictures of me from the late '80s playing gigs with Sure-Lock straps. I still use 'em, esp. my favorite wide leather one. My favorite Tele wears one constantly.

Never noted any finish marring on a Fender electric, but also not sure I'd care about marks on a Fender electric. Tried one for stage use on a nice flattop, it did mar that so I went back to a regular strap on those.

I'm kinda surprised at the durability of that plastic snap-lock piece, works for me.

bowlfreshener · April 3rd, 2008, 07:54 PM

I like DiMarzio cliplock straps because the whole strap and locking system is usually cheaper than buying a strap and strap locks, and with these straps, your guitar isn't going to ever come loose...

squeally dan · April 4th, 2008, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bowlfreshener

I like DiMarzio cliplock straps because the whole strap and locking system is usually cheaper than buying a strap and strap locks, and with these straps, your guitar isn't going to ever come loose...

I think the DiMarzio strapst look nice but do they scratch the finish?

Scotland · April 4th, 2008, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turtletwang

I was reading an issue of Guitar and Bass UK magazine recently, and some kid made an improvised straplock using the rubber washer from a Grolsch beer bottle. So I tried it, and it works! Although my Tele is pretty light.

Been doing that for 35 years. Tax deductable too

capt pearl · April 4th, 2008, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ESQUIREoholic

I've been using vintage straps for over 30 years and I guess I've been lucky.
Haven't dropped a guitar from strap related issues yet. I've gotten pretty wild sometimes through the years at gigs.
Like this:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/docum...361206&index=0

Still use them. I better keep my fingers crossed.

I love this look. Does it dig into your shoulder?

best,

-capt pearl

BrutherBill · April 4th, 2008, 03:50 PM

I'm a big fan of the grolsch strap locks myself.

I have them, and schalers....both work about the same.

The Grolsch are cheaper.... and more fun.

bowlfreshener · April 4th, 2008, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squeally dan

I think the DiMarzio strapst look nice but do they scratch the finish?

6 of my 8 guitars use these straps, and I have yet to notice any scratches, but then again, 5 of the 6 have a thick poly coat on them, so that may be the reason, and then the other guitar has a satin finish, but I don't play it as much, but so far no scratches. If you have a guitar with a heavy polished finished, I can for sure say no scratch worries. For other types of finishes, I could see that there may be risk for scratching, but can neither confirm nor deny that this occurs...

April 2nd, 2008, 01:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
stealyerface TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Upstate NY Age: 39 Posts: 65	Great Locking Strap.... Last week, I wrestled with whether or not to replace the strap buttons on my Tele with aftermarket strap locks, or just use a non-locking strap and be careful. After much searching I ordered, and love, this very nice arrangement. This strap allows you to keep the vintage stuff on the guitar, and uses a super-cool lock and snap system that works perfectly. I am not selling anything, just helping out if others wanted a great set up without having to replace the stock stuff. ~stealy

April 2nd, 2008, 09:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
spicolli Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: 315 Age: 32 Posts: 420	i use these on pretty much all my guitars, i still have a few guitars with schallers on them that i have had for alot longer. if you like to drink these come free with the bottles on grolsch, but for the non drinkers such as me i went the route of going to my local wine/beer maker supply shop and bought me 100 pack of these. it cost me like $7.49 USD for 100 pack. as long as you dont use an old really worn out strap or say a shoe lace for a strap, you can trust your guitar will not fall off with these. __________________ Rock and roll around my head Fifty watts happening

April 2nd, 2008, 09:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
ESQUIREoholic Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2005 Location: Silver Spring, Md. Posts: 871	Great strap, stealy I've been using vintage straps for over 30 years and I guess I've been lucky. Haven't dropped a guitar from strap related issues yet. I've gotten pretty wild sometimes through the years at gigs. Like this: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/docum...361206&index=0 Still use them. I better keep my fingers crossed. __________________ Alright, hand over the Tele...and no one gets hurt!

April 3rd, 2008, 07:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
bowlfreshener Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Age: 33 Posts: 1,550 6 Photos	I like DiMarzio cliplock straps because the whole strap and locking system is usually cheaper than buying a strap and strap locks, and with these straps, your guitar isn't going to ever come loose... __________________ RAMA LAMA FA FA FA

April 4th, 2008, 03:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
BrutherBill Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Age: 35 Posts: 194	I'm a big fan of the grolsch strap locks myself. I have them, and schalers....both work about the same. The Grolsch are cheaper.... and more fun. __________________ --BB 3 tele's and counting

April 2nd, 2008, 05:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
stxrus Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2007 Location: St. Croix, USVI Age: 56 Posts: 637	good luck. i just feel better with my Schallers. haven't dropped a guitar from button/strasp failure since'71. steve

April 2nd, 2008, 05:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Turtletwang Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 162	I was reading an issue of Guitar and Bass UK magazine recently, and some kid made an improvised straplock using the rubber washer from a Grolsch beer bottle. So I tried it, and it works! Although my Tele is pretty light.

April 2nd, 2008, 05:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
badmelonfarmer Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Somerset, UK Posts: 149	I use schallers on all my kit, but had one of the ones you are talking about back in the 90's. not sure if they have changed but the plastic locking part started to scratch the finish on my guitar. so went back to schallers. cheers BMF

April 2nd, 2008, 09:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
xStonr Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Down in the Boondocks Posts: 1,344 4 Photos	I got this Neotech strap for my semi hollow. Web on one side and memory foam on the other and to top it off, it has a built in strap lock. Works very well on this guitar.

April 3rd, 2008, 09:39 AM	#8 (permalink)
Stubee Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mid-Michigan Age: 57 Posts: 441	If I dug around I could probably find pictures of me from the late '80s playing gigs with Sure-Lock straps. I still use 'em, esp. my favorite wide leather one. My favorite Tele wears one constantly. Never noted any finish marring on a Fender electric, but also not sure I'd care about marks on a Fender electric. Tried one for stage use on a nice flattop, it did mar that so I went back to a regular strap on those. I'm kinda surprised at the durability of that plastic snap-lock piece, works for me.