Poll: do you use strap locks??

[markD]

Whoa, what part came apart? I'm asking b/c I use Schallers and don't want that happening to me! Sometimes I find it a real pain to screw on the tab that goes on the strap end, especially if it's a thicker piece of leather. Sometimes I need a set of vice grips to press the leather enough to start the screw, but then I use 2 wrenches and tighten that bugger on there so nothin takes it off.

it was the part that goes on the strap. funnily enough, i was using a leather strap - one of those '80s ones white the white lighting bolt on it (hey, it WAS 1988!!) - and i didn't notice that the piece on the bottom/back was loose....i was moving around a lot at band practice, and off it came!!! from then on i did what you do, i cranked the shit out of it. but i just never really trusted them again.

[horns666]

I never used a condom in my life either...EVER!!!

No chips, dings, scratches, bumps on any of my geetars or PP!

[warlok]

I have them on every guitar I own (Dunlops on my strat, Marvels on everything else). But I, like Dalytek, only play sitting down. But as soon as I want to stand up.... Ya know, preparation is the key..

[horns666]

cheap bread wrapper plastic clips work great. I've used those on streched out, reamed holed leather straps....with a HEAVY G&L bass..live.

[Endrik]

Of course, can't do the Yngwie twist without 'em... but once the screw came out of the body and the guitar smashed on the stage but I instantly stepped on the guitar and was waving to the crowd like it was suppose to happen.

[vklobucar]

Dunlops on all guitars the minute they are purchased.

Worth its weight in gold if you ask me!

[BayRocker]

I do Dunlops on every guitar too.

[Scooter]

Dropped my Charvel once, in 1988, Schaller ever since. I tried a set from Pro Rock Gear, they look the same. So far so good. It's the second thing I do, after string change and setup. But I also glue the screws in place, I've seen them back/strip out, just for the added security.

[Nightbat]

the dimarzio clip lok strap screws into the body. it works the same and is even safer than the strap locks. i had a schaller pair come apart once and my guitar fell. i caught it in time. i have used the dimarzio ever since.

I used Dimarzio cliplock once, untill a few weeks after purchase, when I was just about to hang the guitar on me
I suddenly had my guitar 'hanging' in my left hand and noticed one of the clips had broken, it still 'clicked' closed, but the moment there was a little force put on it, it would twist open and disconnect

Using schallers ever since then

[markD]

hahaha, i guess nothing is fool proof!!! the dimarzio strap has always suited me, the schallers, you. good thing we all live in a world where there is product variety!!!!

[Chief_CrazyTalk]

Naw...

[P I K A]

I use those Grolsh red washers from the beer bottles. Never had a problem and they're free. I wont play without those on my guitar unless Im at home sitting down playing.

[Jayster]

the dimarzio clip lok strap screws into the body. it works the same and is even safer than the strap locks. i had a schaller pair come apart once and my guitar fell. i caught it in time. i have used the dimarzio ever since.

The design of the Schallers is weak, they can 'unscrew' themselves and dump your guitar! That's why I only use Dunlops(and keep extras on hand just like string(but I'm done buying guitars for a bit)).

[tonemonster]

I use those Grolsh red washers from the beer bottles. Never had a problem and they're free. I wont play without those on my guitar unless Im at home sitting down playing.

uh.........how do those work?? I am trying to imagine their function.

[guitarsjb]

Schallers on all my guitars.