[guitarman2]

Normally I put strap locks on every electric I own. However I've recently picked up a Nocaster relic and I just think the strap locks won't look right on it and would like to stay with the stock strap buttons.
I'm just wondering if I need to be worried about the strap slipping off? The vintage style strap buttons are wider than more modern designs. I'm just wondering if there is anything I can do to better secure them so I can keep the stock buttons on there.

 

[Guest]

Many guitarists use Grolsch washers.

 

[Lord-Humongous]

You can get Grolsch washers at Defalco’s for something like $.25 a piece.

 

[guitarman2]

Thanks. I'll look in to that.

 

[pat6969]

Try these. They're pretty slick.

D'Addario - Planet Lock Guitar Strap, Polypropylene, Blue

 

[bolero]

I started just putting a .10c steel washer under the strap pin, to hold the strap permanently on the gtr

only works if the strap will fold up with the gtr, in the case though

I got a set of these for my heavier leather strap, they work quite well:

musical instruments guitar strap strap locks - Schaeffertec GmbH - springy fastening systems

 

[capnjim]

You can get Grolsch washers at Defalco’s for something like $.25 a piece.

Or..you can get 6 for free with a delicious 6 pack of a very good beer.
They are very cool and actually work really well.

 

[Budda]

Get the $3 plastic lock things that L&M sells.

Dan hasn't had an issue with his yet, I may or may not have almost pulled screws out of bodies...

 

[zontar]

Or..you can get 6 for free with a delicious 6 pack of a very good beer.
They are very cool and actually work really well.

Fender makes ones without the beer--but I guess your point is--the ones with the beer are more fun?

 

[bolero]

well allrighty......I am going to buy some Grolsch beer today!!

 

[Tim Plains]

You have strap locks on your other Tele but think it would look out of place on this Nocaster? I use Schaller's on everything and they look fine.

Get the $3 plastic lock things that L&M sells.

Dan hasn't had an issue with his yet, I may or may not have almost pulled screws out of bodies...

I tried those many years ago with thick leather straps and they started leaving a visible ring on the guitar body. Won't touch them again.

 

[Budda]

They dont touch the body so how did they leave a mark?

 

[guitarman2]

I started just putting a .10c steel washer under the strap pin, to hold the strap permanently on the gtr

only works if the strap will fold up with the gtr, in the case though

I got a set of these for my heavier leather strap, they work quite well:

musical instruments guitar strap strap locks - Schaeffertec GmbH - springy fastening systems

For the guitar I want to do this to I'm looking around for a vintage style fender strap so it should be ok to fold up in the case attached to the guitar.

 

[guitarman2]

You have strap locks on your other Tele but think it would look out of place on this Nocaster?

Yes its my newly acquired Masterbuilt Nocaster heavy relic. I'm not even changing the saddles, which is something I normally do. Luckily the intonation is perfect. Don't really want to change anything on it. I know that strap locks would hardly be noticeable to any one else but my guitars are about me, so on this particular guitar I feel that 100% the way it is, is what will make me happy.

 

[bolero]

For the guitar I want to do this to I'm looking around for a vintage style fender strap so it should be ok to fold up in the case attached to the guitar.

aha, I found a pic

the washer needs a hole large enough to fit around the base of the strap pin, but small enough to not let the larger knurl slip thru. that way it is loose & won't bind the strap, so the strap can spin freely

 

[Collin Bass]

No need for strap locks with these oversized strap buttons. They look badass too!

Well-Hung Pro-Pins - THREE Pairs (6) Oversize Strap Buttons, Jumbo Strap Pins 2021 Nickel | Reverb

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While you're at it, this dude makes some killer straps too. I have two!

 

[Gimper]

A relic guitar looks perfect with red Grolsch strap locks, and sounds better after a 6 pack of beer. 😁

 

[Powdered Toast Man]

Question: How is anyone going to see the strap lock buttons when they're behind the strap since you'll be playing the guitar?