Strap Lock Issue

[WarMan]

First of all, let me say that I love my Sterling and my Silhouette. They are very enjoyable to play. I just sprung for a Moody strap for my Silhouette as all other straps seemed unworthy.

Love the instruments, but got a complaint about the strap locks. My problem is in their attachment to straps. The diameter of the threaded shaft far exceeds the holes in any straps that I've found. I either have to muscle the strap lock into the strap or enlarge the hole. I have found myself using an xacto knife which doesn't cut thick leather well. I've also clamped the strap between two pieces of wood and tried to use a drill bit to enlarge the hold. The drill bit process works better but it still isn't easy. I couldn't bring myself to drill my Moody strap. Eventually, I was able to muscle the lock on to the strap.

Does anyone else experience this kind of challenge?

[redburst21]

just buy a eb strap to go with those great strap locks, problem solved =D

tell u truth i havnt had any issues but i could see how there could be an issue with thicker leather straps......the good thing is once its set properly i wouldnt imagine that sucker ever budging =D

[TNT]

commercial "hole puncher" is the best - I tried the others as you mentioned.

I personally like the way it is, so I can customized it.

[GWDavis28]

Well one solution is to find a cobbler or leathersmith they will have the right tools to open the holes up if that's what you really want to do. I can understand the x-acto not working, they aren't made for thick leather. A drill might work, but you have to clamp the leather down and that's not easy either and I understand you not wanting to ruin your straps man.

Glenn |B)

[Big Poppa]

leather will stretch so make sure that it is really a tight fit...if you custom cut it for a perfect fit out of the box the strap will not it after awhile

[WarMan]

I managed to install them on my Moody and my Levy's straps. Fortunately, they are a one time installation. And I feel very comfortable that they aren't going to fall off.

[paranoid70]

I was just attaching the strap to the buttons normally and then applying the strap lock over it. It didn't seem right, but it works and I can use the same strap for other guitars that don't have locks.