What straplocks would you suggest for epi les paul?

[Bobbydazzler]

Hi chaps,
I bought two new suede straps for my two new epi lps and purchased a set of dunlop flushmount straplocks which I bought accidentally instead of traditionals but I wasn't very impressed with the dunlops.
What straplocks would you suggest btw I would prefer to use the same strap screw to save drilling if possible.
I was considering these ernie balls in gold but I'm not sure if I would have to drill the body:

https://ernieball.co.uk/guitar-accessories/strap-locks#4602

 

[CheshireFrog]

https://reverb.com/item/5675720-fen...mo2M2AIVWZ7ACh2JywjkEAQYAyABEgKJ1PD_BwE&pla=1

Cheap, no drilling or mods necessary.

 

[Raiyn]

I don't use "Strap locks".

I prefer DiMarzio ClipLocks.
Idiot proof, there's NO question the strap is engaged.

Don't try this at home.

The Nylon ones I use are rated for 150lbs (that's like three Les Paul's). If they're good enough for Steve Vai and John Pettruchi, they're good enough for me, and no I don't do guitar spins.

 

[DaveInSoCal]

https://reverb.com/item/5675720-fen...mo2M2AIVWZ7ACh2JywjkEAQYAyABEgKJ1PD_BwE&pla=1

Cheap, no drilling or mods necessary.

I bought 3 sets of these, super cheap but they do work well. They are like guitar picks, easy to lose but pretty cool!

 

[Paruwi]

Dunlop Straplok Nickel Dual Design ​

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these are on all my good guitars and straps

 

[Davis Sharp]

https://reverb.com/item/5675720-fen...mo2M2AIVWZ7ACh2JywjkEAQYAyABEgKJ1PD_BwE&pla=1

Cheap, no drilling or mods necessary.

1. Buy Grolsch beer in the 15.9 fl oz/pint/470 ml bottles
2. Drink beer
3. Use gasket as strap lock.

 

[CheshireFrog]

1. Buy Grolsch beer in the 15.9 fl oz/pint/470 ml bottles
2. Drink beer
3. Use gasket as strap lock.

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That's a perfect plan! Even better, you need TWO beers!

 

[Fullmoon 1971]

https://reverb.com/item/5675720-fen...mo2M2AIVWZ7ACh2JywjkEAQYAyABEgKJ1PD_BwE&pla=1

Cheap, no drilling or mods necessary.

I've been using the non branded version of these for close on 30 years (i.e the washers off Grolsh bottles - my sister used to own a pub). Exactly the same as the branded ones or the Joe Bonamassa branded ones but a lot cheaper. these are the only strap locks I use. go to a home brewing store or evilbay and you can get them a lot cheaper and in various colours too.


heres a set of 12 for £2.60, the same price as the above branded 2.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12-PACK-...030183&hash=item35c7db48b8:g:JiwAAOSwnw9aL79s

A U,S seller on Evilbay does sets of any where from 1 to 1000 that are quite reasonable (£20 shipped to the UK for 100)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pick-1-1000-Grolsch-E-Z-Cap-Washers-Gaskets-Swing-Top-Bottle-Guitar-Strap-Lock/142436731424?var=441441095607&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIM.MBE&ao=2&asc=49567&meid=fb9f0fb8e5fe439daef4ac0818bb1256&pid=100005&rk=1&rkt=6&sd=263379430876&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

 

[Jeffytune]

Schaller strap locks.

You just remove the stock button, and install there button. I have these on all my guitars, except my Epiphone, as it came with the DiMarzio strap.

This is the most solid strap, but then again, it is what it is and you can't just put another brand of strap on, as it replaces the stock button.

 

[Raiyn]

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the DiMarzio strap.

This is the most solid strap, but then again, it is what it is and you can't just put another brand of strap on, as it replaces the stock button.

Security wins out in my book.

 

[Marco_J1975]

Schallers for me, I have three straps with the schaller clip on it, the guitar mounted part (studs?) can be bought separately so you can have more guitars than straps.
These have never failed me yet.
And the best part: if you have forgotten your strap, just borrow a strap without locking parts as it will fit on the studs on your guitar.

 

[Keefoman]

Dunlop Straplok Nickel Dual Design
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these are on all my good guitars and straps

I use these, and/or the Schaller ones mentioned above.

 

[Paruwi]

or the Schaller ones

I have tried Schallers, though the 4-5mm thick leather straps
were too much for them

 

[Paruwi]

And the best part: if you have forgotten your strap, just borrow a strap without locking parts as it will fit on the studs on your guitar.

the Dunlop Dual Design work the same way

 

[MerrChan]

Dunlop Straplok Nickel Dual Design
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these are on all my good guitars and straps

Ditto.
All the way.
Be forewarned, that neck position screw gets Awfully tight going in.
Powerdrill recommended
The back one is no trouble at all
(or my tools rather s&ck...I had to order replacements once on the Lee Malia LP)

 

[Keefoman]

I have tried Schallers, though the 4-5mm thick leather straps
were too much for them

Just need some tools to force it to get there.

 

[CheshireFrog]

Just need some tools to force it to get there.

 

[Keefoman]

View attachment 5651

Yes, something like that!

 

[Shadow Explorer]

The ones I have are Schaller.

 

[Bobbydazzler]

Thanks for all the great recommendations guys!
The Schallers seem to be highly rated and the most popular but I'm going to send the dunlops back and exchange them for the traditional dunlop and if they are ok I'll get another set.