Straplock help please

[GassieBall]

I just searched straplocks here but couldn't get a clear answer.

Seems that the Schaller screws are too narrow and some people don't like the locking mechanism. Don't want to do the crazyglue toothpick thingy if I don't need to.

With the Dunlops, can you use the original factory screw with the replacement straplock button or do you have to use the replacement screw (which may have a different diameter or thread and could hurt the wood or worse come loose)?

Thanks, guys.

 

[fly]

i ended up using the screws that came with my locks.........all is good,and my baby has yet to hit the ground.

 

[Dr Stankface]

The head of the factory screws is too large to fit all the way down the hole on Dunlop straplocks. You have to use the screws that come with the straplocks. To be sure your bass won't go anywhere, I would put a bit of wood glue in there to make everything nice and tight.

Yay Dunlop straplocks.

 

[IkaruShizzlemah]

I used my original screws when I put the Dunlop locks on my SR4.

The heads of the screws are a little too wide to fit into the Dunlop buttons, so I had to file down the sides of the screws until they fit.

Don't worry you don't have to file them down too much.

This seemed to me a better idea than taking a drill to my bass and drilling the holes deeper or wider.

I've had the locks in for two months using no glue, and they haven't come loose yet.

Hope this helps.

Ikaru

 

[Dr Stankface]

Did you happen to use the original or dual design straplocks? I haven't tried the originals.

 

[Mobay45]

I have the schallers and I use the original strap button screw with them.

 

[muggsy]

The head of the factory screws is too large to fit all the way down the hole on Dunlop straplocks. You have to use the screws that come with the straplocks. To be sure your bass won't go anywhere, I would put a bit of wood glue in there to make everything nice and tight.

Yay Dunlop straplocks.

Ditto. I didn't use wood glue but I haven't had any problems with the Dunlops.

 

[hankSRay]

same thing happened with me, ended up just going with dunlops. I have the dual design on my red sparkle and the original on my black sparkle. I definately like the dual design best.

 

[azzy_wazzy]

Didn't BP mention after Jack tried denting the floor with his 30th SR that EBMM will be doing their own straplocks soon? Or did I make that up?

 

[Dr Stankface]

You're not on drugs Azzy. BP did say that.

 

[Caca de Kick]

I've been using Dunlops for 17 years and have never had a lock come apart, nor ever had a screw loosen on me.
The Dunlop screws are virtually the same thickness as the stock screw (but just a little shorter), so they fit nice and tight, no mods needed. You can use the stock screw, but you'll have to grind down the pointy edge of the screw-head so they'll slip inside the button.

Or you can wait for Ernie Ball to come out with their Straplocks. I think last month they said they coming out soon.

 

[azzy_wazzy]

You're not on drugs Azzy. BP did say that.

Drugs? Nah - alcohol, definately!

 

[Dr Stankface]

Drugs? Nah - alcohol, definately!

Me and you would get along just great.

 

[azzy_wazzy]

Me and you would get along just great.

As long as there's a bottle of something handy, I think so too!

 

[roburado]

You're not on drugs Azzy. BP did say that.

Yahoo! I was just thinking about strap locks about 20-30 minutes ago.

 

[bassmonkeee]

As long as there's a bottle of something handy, I think so too!

So, basically, if you weren't drinking, you aren't sure you could tolerate Dr Stank. Gotcha.

 

[azzy_wazzy]

So, basically, if you weren't drinking, you aren't sure you could tolerate Dr Stank. Gotcha.

Well he HAS threatened to beat me with his double bass IIRC...

 

[Dr Stankface]

So, basically, if you weren't drinking, you aren't sure you could tolerate Dr Stank. Gotcha.

Not many people can.

 

[tadawson]

I just searched straplocks here but couldn't get a clear answer.

Seems that the Schaller screws are too narrow and some people don't like the locking mechanism. Don't want to do the crazyglue toothpick thingy if I don't need to.

With the Dunlops, can you use the original factory screw with the replacement straplock button or do you have to use the replacement screw (which may have a different diameter or thread and could hurt the wood or worse come loose)?

Thanks, guys.

I put my Schallers on with the screws that came with the bass - no fit problems whatsoever. Regarding the locking, Shallers effectively double support - the basic attachment is a "U" shaped piece that fits over the lock, and carries the weight. There is then a pin that is spring loaded that pops into that to provide the locking. So, you have to have basically two failures for a Schaller to fail - the pin has to unseat, and the who lock has to turn upside down. With Dunlops, if the pin is not locked, your bass hits the floor - much less secure IMHO . . . .

- Tim

 

[bassmonkeee]

With Dunlops, if the pin is not locked, your bass hits the floor - much less secure IMHO . . . .

- Tim

And, yet, with over 20 years of use, I've never had that happen. So, "much less secure" is relative.


I have had Schaller nuts come undone on a bass strap before, though. I caught it before I put the bass on, so no damage done. I've never had a similar problem with the Dunlop strap attachment system.