Dunlop Dual-Design Straplok System Nickel
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Wider flange button provides extra security.
The Dunlop Straplok System is designed with the artist in mind. 360° groove-and-ball design allows the unit to rotate without catching. The strap retainers are easy to install and operate. The case-hardened steel skin guarantees long life. The same strap can be used with several guitars as the strap button is interchangeable. Release-tested up to 800 lbs. of pull; it won't come loose. Complete set (2 units for instrument and strap) adapts to instrument by replacing existing strap pins and screws with special Straplok System brand buttons and screws. 2 strap attachments are included.
Features
- 360° groove-and-ball design allows unit to rotate without catching
- Easy to install and operate
- Case-hardened steel skin guarantees long life
- Same strap can be used with several guitars as the button is interchangeable
- Release-tested up to 800 lbs.
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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Functional (45)
- Good quality (44)
- Easy to use (40)
- Easy to install (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Concerts (25)
- Practicing (24)
- Back-up (8)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Experienced (27), Professional musician (17), Novice (6)
Most Liked Positive Review
Love them Dunlop Straploks!
What's not to like? You get a quality set of strap loks that allow you to snap your strap on and off easily BUT when connected is very secure. Item worth having to protect ...Read complete review
What's not to like? You get a quality set of strap loks that allow you to snap your strap on and off easily BUT when connected is very secure. Item worth having to protect your guitar from dropping while playing. Solid construction, quality plating, easy installation. I have them on all 11 of my guitars, my bass. Go the extra money and get a set and protect your guitar investment.
Features are a swivel style straplok that attaches securely to where you removed your old strap mount. The Dunlops feature a slightly larger screw so that you securely get a bite on the wood, they go a bit deeper as well to ensure more contacts for safe and secure attachement. Then you attach a collar with the push-in post through the strap (this could take a bit of doing or even trimming the leather to allow the clamp collar to snap into it's groove. So you push the post through the strap enough to expose the clamp ring, drop a matching finish washer over the post, and slide the C clamp securely over the push in post. All that remains is to push in the pin, which retracts the small ball bearings enound to allow the post to slide into the strap lock on the guitar, release the push in pin and the balls extend out and secure the post deep inside the strap lock. It cannot be pulled out, in fact, you'd risk perhaps yanking the strap lock out of the guitar body first. Best of all, they swivel 180 degrees so you have complete freedom of motion.
Solid quality, nice finishes, heavy plating. Best of all is a good screw phillips head that won't strip out as you're driving it into the guitar blocks. Hint: if it gets too tight and you still haven't secured the strap lock end to the guitar, compressing that little piece of felt that was on the guitar, you may want to remove the screw, and with a much tinier drill bit than the screw, drill out the hole so that the screw isn't trying to drill a new hole, You'll still get a nice secure fit. What happens if you mess up and strip the screw hole? Grab a couple of toothpicks, I like the pointy rounded ones, snap them in half and slide both halves into the stripped screw hold small end first. You may even want to add a drop of Tight-Bond wood glue for insurance. The toothpicks are now wedged into the oversized hole when the screw mashes them up against the holes oversized walls. The screws will bite the toothpicks, glue will make it all secure. Let it rest overnight before attaching the strap loks.
Hey, you spent a lot of MONEY, scrimped, saved, toiled, and slaved to buy your new guitar. To protect it, you want the security a good set of straploks will give you. Cheap insurance to keep from dropping your pride and joy.
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Most Liked Negative Review
The best
Don't waste time on others. Get these.
These are the best. If you have tried the Schaller (or Fender clones) these are superior. The Schallers have multiple problems.
If...Read complete review
Don't waste time on others. Get these.
These are the best. If you have tried the Schaller (or Fender clones) these are superior. The Schallers have multiple problems.
If you use a thick leather strap, the Schallers are nearly impossible to get the strap, washer and nut over a thick strap. It limits your ability to torque down the nut on the strap. Next thing you are looking for the nut on the carpet floor of your studio or gig.....
Oh yes, and if you can't find that Schaller nut, your strap lock system is worthless. Go down to Lowe's, Home Depot and/or Ace Hardware to try and find replacement nuts for the Schaller system. You won't find them....
The Dunlop's are great. They use a C-pin to lock, can accommodate thicker guitar straps and there isn't hardware that can come un-screwed on the strap. If you forget your strap and have to borrow one that doesn't have Dunlop locks on it, the buttons on the guitar are flanged and wide enough to keep a backup strap in place and get you through your gig. Don't waste time on others...get the Dunlop's.
Very good. Strong. Good design. Well thought.
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Extremely Secure
- Functional
- Good Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Concerts
- Practicing
Comments about Dunlop Dual-Design Straplok System:
I have used these for years. I have never had an issue. Once these are locked in, you will not drop your instrument. I have them on every guitar I own and would not use anything else. Period.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Functional
- Good Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Dunlop Dual-Design Straplok System:
This is my first experience with Strap-Locks. Anyone who has ever had an instrument come off the strap during practice or performance (which is probably everybody) will want a set of these. They don't change the appearance of the instrument, can be installed in a minute, the strap buttons included are standard so if for some reason you don't want to use your strap-lock you can still secure a strap in the traditional fashion.
I pass my bass to a band mate for a song during our set which has led to a dropped instrument and other issues, not any more.I can see where the younger rock players who like to move around a lot would consider these a piece of standard equipment.
I have to take my strap off now when placing my bass in it's case because the case is form fitting and will not accommodate the extra 3/4 inches of the two locks, not a problem, the quick release only takes a second, faster than removing a strap from a button.
These things are a tad pricy next to traditional strap buttons, but dirt cheap next to the price of a broken neck or cracked body from dropping a guitar. I plan on getting getting a couple more sets for my other electrics and to make it easier to switch straps when the mood strikes.
Pros
- Functional
Cons
- Can Fall Off
Best Uses
- Concerts
Comments about Dunlop Dual-Design Straplok System:
i like the strap locks better than most
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Functional
- Good Quality
Cons
- Sometimes Wear Down
Best Uses
- Backup
- Concerts
- Practicing
Comments about Dunlop Dual-Design Straplok System:
These are amazing! It's so nice to be able to jump around and spin my guitar without having to worry about the strap falling off! My friend told me that his have does out after about a year, this hasn't happened to me yet and I'm pretty rough, so I honk that they are still ok! A very good product for a very good price!
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Functional
- Good Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- On Every Guitar
Comments about Dunlop Dual-Design Straplok System:
Excellent product. Been using Dunlop straplocks on every guitar since the 90s. Only thing I wish is that Dunlop would sell sets of pins separately from the strap part, as I have serveral guitars but use only one strap to switch back and forth. I have lots of extra parts for straps I don't have and feel like for half the price, I could get just the guitar pins. Still, good product.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Functional
Cons
- Not Perfect In Function
Best Uses
- All the time
Comments about Dunlop Dual-Design Straplok System:
I have these on all my electric guitars and straps. Once locked in, they will NEVER let go until you push that magic button. But until you get used to them, you have to make sure that it's engaged when you push unto the strap peg. That's never an issue for me because I have been using them long enough to know exactly what that feels like but it's worth taking into consideration. They are very visually unobtrusive to the look of your strap and guitar, though they do come off the body a bit more than some other options. But you cannot see that difference from the stage at all.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Functional
- Good Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Concerts
Comments about Dunlop Dual-Design Straplok System:
I have these on all of my guitars. I've never had a problem. My only suggestion is I wish it was offered in black Crome.
Pros
- Easy to install
- Easy To Use
- Functional
- Good Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Dunlop Dual-Design Straplok System:
This is my forth set. They are all my electric guitars. They all work like a charm. They do stick out a bit but that is being picky
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Functional
- Good Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Concerts
- Practicing
Comments about Dunlop Dual-Design Straplok System:
These work great!
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Everything
- Functional
- Good Quality
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Universal
Comments about Dunlop Dual-Design Straplok System:
I cannot BELIEVE all the companies making these now. Take the guess work out. Dunlop is the grand daddy and innovator of strap locks....no comparison!!!!
