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TSkycloud83
post Oct 4 2010, 01:41 PM, updated 16y ago

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found tat many of strap lock in market...but which one is better?? wat is the diffrent of dual design strap lock??
anyone using strap lock here?? wil it full off after using long time dy??
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post Oct 4 2010, 02:16 PM

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all those strap locks not that meant for acoustics.
the only one there that will work is the ergo lock.
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post Oct 4 2010, 02:50 PM

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Those expensive strap locks are for electric guitar. Get the Ergo lock for acoustic guitar, after you put on your strap on your guitar strap button, slip the ergo lock on the strap button. Low cost, simple and it works.
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post Oct 4 2010, 03:15 PM

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if ur not jumping around, you shouldnt need em..


Added on October 4, 2010, 3:19 pmBUT!!!!!!!!!!
My Fav and probably best Straplock

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post Oct 4 2010, 05:28 PM

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come to think of it, i have never bought a straplock....hmmm hmm.gif might want to add into the list
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post Oct 4 2010, 06:46 PM

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Lol... Ergo lock...
Tell you what, make your own Ergo-locks with picks!
All you have to do is trace out the hole and a slot on a standard nylon pick, cut it out, then bingo you have a strap lock! Saves money, and you can even choose different colours!

For the lazy ones, just use your Gardenia bread loaf fasteners. (=
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post Oct 4 2010, 06:49 PM

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y those strap lock cant use on acoustic??
i want a strap lock tat near to upside of the cut way...but unfortunely my guitar doesnt have it...
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post Oct 4 2010, 06:56 PM

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Actually, I don't see why can't you use them on acoustics, maybe because the screw is too long and might puncture the neck base.
I also don't see an acoustic player jumping around much, why the need for strap locks?
Just get a normal strap button. RM 3+ only
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post Oct 4 2010, 06:57 PM

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mayb i should call it as strap button...wat i want is just like the vidoe on below... its tat can use on acoustic??
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgdLqyVbM8M


Added on October 4, 2010, 6:59 pm
QUOTE(~X.T.~ @ Oct 4 2010, 06:56 PM)
Actually, I don't see why can't you use them on acoustics, maybe because the screw is too long and might puncture the neck base.
I also don't see an acoustic player jumping around much, why the need for strap locks?
Just get a normal strap button. RM 3+ only
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cos normally when the strap thight on near the string button is feel nt so comfortable when playing long time...

This post has been edited by kycloud83: Oct 4 2010, 06:59 PM
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post Oct 4 2010, 08:36 PM

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I've bought a pair of ergo lock myself a long time ago and without a proper strap button it is not going to fit properly..
Even more so if your strap is thick..
Tried fitting it to my Squier with the original strap button and failed..
IMHO the better type of strap locks is the Schaller type..
I've seen the Fender copy of the Schaller selling for like RM60-70 at Bentley..
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post Oct 4 2010, 08:40 PM

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Ah, ok, what you want is a strap BUTTON, not a LOCK. That's simple, just go any guitar shop and ask for it. As cheap as RM 3 also got, as expensive as RM25++ also got. Just buy one and screw it in to the base of the neck.

To clarify, a strap lock is something you add to your strap button so that the strap doesn't come off easily. It's used mainly by EG players who jump around while playing, that way, the strap won't come off the button as easily.
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post Oct 4 2010, 09:15 PM

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If it is a strap button you want then RM5 like that also can get one..
Just remember to get a felt washer to go with it so it wont destroy the finish of your guitar..
Got a few ways to install it..one of the best ways is like the Gibson Les Paul kind of style but a lot of work
This way I think is best...not much trouble and reliable
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The worst way is this..I've done it to my guitar and regretted
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