Author Topic: Guitar Straps!!!!!!!!! (Read 13784 times)

_tom_ · « **Reply #15 on:** August 20, 2006, 05:42:33 PM »

Hmm I've never had that problem, my nuts have never come undone (:lol:).. If you have a problem with em coming loose a bit of threadlock, paint or glue is bound to hold it tight anyway. I know what you mean about the buttons being tiny though!

Johnny Mac · « **Reply #16 on:** August 20, 2006, 05:43:23 PM »

I got a Planet Waves JS Designed strap at the LGS for a score. It's very snug over the buttons and has skeletons on it!

Bainzy · « **Reply #17 on:** August 20, 2006, 07:15:27 PM »

With my custom guitar I use the studded one on the left, got it from Axesurs.com - genuine leather I believe. For my Fender Strat I use the Fender one that came with it.

Crazy_Joe · « **Reply #18 on:** August 20, 2006, 08:12:10 PM »

Those straps are pure sex Bainzy!

Ratrod · « **Reply #19 on:** August 20, 2006, 08:21:18 PM »

That Eldorado engraved stuff looks good.

Check out these wild straps: http://www.medinamade.com/

ant · « **Reply #20 on:** August 20, 2006, 08:34:29 PM »

I use one with a pic of homer simpson in his gruds doin air guitar an pulling a classic 'solo' face with 'professional air guitarist' written above him! :D

Antag · « **Reply #21 on:** August 20, 2006, 08:57:23 PM »

Quote from: FELINEGUITARS

Quote from: _tom_
Quote from: Dakine
Schaeller strap locks

+1 on the Schaeller locks

We get to see a lot of guitars come in with broken headstocks or damage - in spite of using Schaller locks.
The main problem seems to be musicians not keeping a check on whether the nut that secures the strap to thelock is done up properly.
If it comes undone, the guitar is free to fall off the strap.

I vote Schaller strap locks too. Use them on most of my guitars & have never dropped one.

The most likely cause of them falling off is people hand tightening the nut - there's not a huge amount of thread on it so if you only did it up with your fingernails, then it doesn't take a lot for it to loosen. After all, how many people even own a #13 spanner, let alone have one in their guitar case?

IMO, if you use the correct tool to fit it in the first place, it doesn't come off.

Crazy_Joe · « **Reply #22 on:** August 20, 2006, 09:48:25 PM »

Quote from: ant

I use one with a pic of homer simpson in his gruds doin air guitar an pulling a classic 'solo' face with 'professional air guitarist' written above him! :D

lol! i want it haha.

March · « **Reply #23 on:** August 20, 2006, 10:50:38 PM »

I've recently discovered and started using straps by Eyeland Enterprises. They have a wide range of designs, from just well made, fine leather plain straps to others that are very intricate.

For the price they are much better than Levy's. The workmanship is top notch.

http://www.eyelandenterprises.com/

Also like Paul Minotaur straps. Have a couple and both have softened up nicely.

carlaz · « **Reply #24 on:** August 21, 2006, 10:17:55 AM »

Quote from: Antag

Quote from: FELINEGUITARS
We get to see a lot of guitars come in with broken headstocks or damage - in spite of using Schaller locks. The main problem seems to be musicians not keeping a check on whether the nut that secures the strap to thelock is done up properly. If it comes undone, the guitar is free to fall off the strap.

The most likely cause of them falling off is people hand tightening the nut - there's not a huge amount of thread on it so if you only did it up with your fingernails, then it doesn't take a lot for it to loosen. After all, how many people even own a #13 spanner, let alone have one in their guitar case?
IMO, if you use the correct tool to fit it in the first place, it doesn't come off.

Guilty as charged! :oops: I have Schaller strap-locks and never seem to be able to find the right tool to tighten the durned nut when I need it. So I end up tightening it with my fingers, and then it's just a matter of time until the locking bit swivels around on the strap whilst playing and tries to fall off :P

Do the Dunlop ones stay on better if you're a disorganized slacker who doesn't know where his gear is? :roll:

_tom_ · « **Reply #25 on:** August 21, 2006, 10:27:03 AM »

hmm I have spanners that fit fine for the Schallers :? If you cant find one you could just use some pliers like I did and it still tightens it up..

WezV · « **Reply #26 on:** August 21, 2006, 02:03:48 PM »

I prefer the dunlop system but aesthetically its a bit cr@p, it sticks out quite far compared to the schaller. On some guitars i have used the flush mount dunlops which are much better but obviously it means you have no standard strap buttons so you had better not loose the strap with the locking bits on.

Oh yeah, if your a gigging musician you should have a bag that you take to gigs (called a gig bag

) with things like spare leads, strings, batteries, gaffer tape (always comes in handy!!) and a few tools including an ADJUSTABLE SPANNER.

No excuses for broken headstocks, Be good Boy (or girl) scouts

blue · « **Reply #27 on:** August 21, 2006, 02:14:31 PM »

i'd vote for the dunlop system. no tools required, pretty much idiot proof. just clips into place then a quick button push to release. and of course you can still use any strap on the strap buttons. hell, the strap buttons are good even if you never use the locks!

keith · « **Reply #28 on:** August 21, 2006, 07:46:11 PM »

hey Gingataff im using a strap by a company called Neotech and the shoulder pad is made of neoprene this is the most comfortable strap I have ever had and I have a heavy Les Paul which used to give me shoulder problems ...........but not anymore this strap takes the weight no prob. Checkout www.neotechstraps.com
Hope that helps
cheers
keith

Dakine · « **Reply #29 on:** August 21, 2006, 11:34:46 PM »

Schaeller nuts dropping? lol
Truth is the hole in the Levy strap I have is sooooooooo tight the locking nut is not really needed, had to 'thread' the darn piece in itself.
Issue I have with Dunlop's (and is what is on my Les Paul right now) is an accidental nudge can push the pin in and release the lock.
To be honest the plastic strap locks and 'grolsh' rubber rings work great too!