Straplocks?

[T-bone]

One of my worst fears is having my butterray crash to the ground during a performance. And it seems like a relatively easy fix with straplocks. Any suggestions? Comments?? Warnings???

Thanks

tbone

 

[Dr Stankface]

Dunlop Dual Design Straploks have never steered me wrong.

Andrew

 

[Mobay45]

All of mine have the Schaller strap locks.

Look at them both and get the ones you like best. They're both good. Just remember, once you start on one path, it's hard to change direction.

 

[tplyons]

All of mine use Schallers. I just prefer pulling a pin to get out than pushing a button. I've got a feeling fewer people have accidentally pulled a pin than push a button.

 

[82Daion]

I put the Schallers on the Bongo last night. Very useful addition.

I agree that having to pull on the Schallers to release them is a much better idea than the Dunlop system. To each his own...

 

[Steve Dude Barr]

 

[GHWelles]

Dunlop Flush Mount Straplocks. Drill a giant hole in your EBMM and mount the straplocks flush. I did. Looks great.

 

[Butterbass]

I need to know, can I use the existing ernie ball screw with the dunlop strap locks, I dread having to drill, even a little bit and my sweet butter baby!!!!!!

 

[Mobay45]

You can with the Schallers.

 

[GHWelles]

I need to know, can I use the existing ernie ball screw with the dunlop strap locks, I dread having to drill, even a little bit and my sweet butter baby!!!!!!

Dunlop screws are bigger. You may be able to screw them in and create new threads, but drilling is probably a good idea. And if you want the flush mount, you need to drill out a 1/4 " or so diameter, so get busy!

 

[midopa]

The Bongo's have these great new strap buttons that prevent your straps from slipping out. I think all of EBMM's basses should have them. One of those little things EBMM thinks of that no one else would've.

 

[Dees]

Also Schaller here!
And you don't need to drill anything foor Schaller,you just need a screwdriver

 

[T-bone]

Dude - you're sick (and twisted)!
Wonderdog - you're crazy!
Mobay - I'm liking the Schallers. Pull v. Push somehow makes sense.

Thanks Boyz.......tbone

 

[tkarter]

I'm late but Schaller works for keeping my stuff safe.

tk

 

[Steve Dude Barr]

Dude - you're sick (and twisted)!

What can I tell ya? They work in a pinch.

 

[Figjam]

I used schallers when i used to use straplocks.

 

[Randracula]

I put Schallers on all of my basses.....Haven't dropped one yet

 

[Butterbass]

The Bongo's have these great new strap buttons that prevent your straps from slipping out. I think all of EBMM's basses should have them. One of those little things EBMM thinks of that no one else would've.

Since the New HH rays have a lot of bongoesque ideas included (ie new pu covers , new nut,) is it possible they also have the new strap buttons as well?

Maybe Dargin can fill us in?

I really don't want to drill, but I have 5 straps already hooked up with dunlops so I don't really want to go schaller?

 

[Aussie Mark]

I'm a Dunlop man (all my basses and straps have them), but there's nothing wrong with the Schaller locks either. It boils down to personal preference.

 

[adouglas]

The Bongo strap buttons are indeed unusually large and secure-looking, but once you get used to straplocks you tend to distrust any button....

I use Dunlop dual design, simply because if I ever DO need to use a regular strap I can do so. Can't do that with the Schallers or any Dunlop BUT the dual design.

There is one warning if you go with the Dunlops. It is possible (barely) to not click them in correctly, whereupon the strap will come loose. This happened to me during a gig. Ever since then I've just made a habit of tugging on it to ensure it's engaged...it's a reflex action by now.