Anyone else ditch their strap locks and go back to their regular strap buttons?

[wired]

Love my EBMM strap locks!

 

[Kerry]

I have LOXX in my JP and they fit with no problem. No modifications whatsoever.

 

[billpepper82]

I remember when I was starting out and didn't know of such a thing and I dropped a Telecaster on the linoleum floor, so I would use excessive amount of black electric tape to secure it, when I found out SL exist I was like cool

 

[orion_21]

Ever sinec my 89 L Paul fell to the ground and busted input jack and plate (ripped 2 screws right out of the body) I have EB's on my Jp's and schallers on the LP's. I don't think you need to worry about screwing up the wood. If at any time the hole gets too big or threads get stripped, just shove the hole full of a toothpick or 2 and fill with wood glue. Then drive in a new screw.

 

[wired]

The ebmm strap locks are the only ones I've ever used & they're great. I'll install them on any electric I buy.

 

[koogie2k]

EB strap locks for me. Nothing else. Makes switching out guitars/basses easy too.

 

[LimLui]

She deserves it

 

[DrKev]

Yes she does!

 

[NickLee]

Clip-locks. All the way.

 

[sunn]

That's an old thread, but I prefer using two red washers from beer bottles. Just as safe, but cheaper, looks cleaner, and you don't have to modify the guitar.

 

[DrKev]

I got my EB super locks about a year ago. I love them. The stock EBMM screws that were already on the guitar fit perfectly (no drilling required), easy and very secure, you can't loose any washers or nuts if they come undone (yes, I'm talking to you, Schaller), they are quiet (no rattling), they won't punch a hole in the bottom of a gig bag like the Schaller ball end will, and the buttons can still be used with a regular strap. EB for the win!

 

[Rufedges]

Dunlop strap locks right off the bat for me.....I do buy aftermarket screws, slightly longer and a touch thicker than the stock screws.....super solid, never had a problem. Will never go back to normal strap buttons.

 

[matty76]

Clip Locks on all my guitars!

 

[Tim O'Sullivan]

It always surprises me that EBMM does not fit their locks as standard.

 

[spkirby]

It always surprises me that EBMM does not fit their locks as standard.

+1, Fender custom shop do it and it certainly seeds the market for future schaller purchases.

 

[Orangemann90]

I’m a bit surprised that no one has mentioned this. Instead of modifying your guitar by changing your strap buttons, I highly recommend trying a Lock-It guitar strap (Lock-It Guitar Straps - Home). The locking mechanisms are in the leather end pieces and are very thin but very secure. Prices range from $20 for nylon with leather ends to $70 for all leather. You can find them at Sweetwater and on eBay.

 

[BrickGlass]

I’m a bit surprised that no one has mentioned this. Instead of modifying your guitar by changing your strap buttons, I highly recommend trying a Lock-It guitar strap (Lock-It Guitar Straps - Home). The locking mechanisms are in the leather end pieces and are very thin but very secure. Prices range from $20 for nylon with leather ends to $70 for all leather. You can find them at Sweetwater and on eBay.

Wow! Those are amazing. Next time I need a new strap those are the ones.

 

[BoogieBomb]

I use Dimarzio Cliplok, but I took the stock buttons and screwed those over the clip lok ends. So if the clip loo strap fails, I can still put on a regular strap.

 

[Soulkeeper]

It always surprises me that EBMM does not fit their locks as standard.

The EB Super Lock buttons have been standard on the basses for some years now, if I'm not mistaken. Not so for the guitars?

 

[Orangemann90]

The EB Super Lock buttons have been standard on the basses for some years now, if I'm not mistaken. Not so for the guitars?

Not any that I've seen.