Dunlop Strap Lock Quality fading?
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80's_Thrash_Metal
Slightly_Glazed_Believer
Lol for maybe the first time ever, I disagree with you.
It's more like Coke vs pond water, or Ford vs soap box derby... Schallers are just designed better and much less prone to breakage and failure.
My 2 cents worth for ya buddy.
80's_Thrash_Metal
Slightly_Glazed_Believer
You spelled "Rule" wrong.
JMP/HBE
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ErikH
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I've had to lend a screwdriver to several players I've been in bands with that used Schaller and didn't bother to lube the cup. The button would get loose and just spin because it became metal on metal. One got so bad it came off from the screw spinning out. Good thing I had the screwdriver in my gig kit along with some WD-40. That worked in a pinch and for the rest of the gig. Hell, even a small amount of chap stick on the button and then put the cup on and spin it a few times works when you don't have anything else.
I have a Schaller set that 30+ years old and not once had it loosen because I would make sure there was something in to keep it from being just metal on metal. Even out of the box there's a small amount of clear grease in there to keep things moving as it moves on the button.
I don't mind Dunlops. Have a couple sets. Never failed. Schallers, the same. Though I do recommend also with Schallers to use a small amount of blue lock tight on the nut threads for the strap assembly or clear nail polish. Have had the nut come loose a few times even when they were tightened down well enough. Haven't used the new S lock designs so I can't say if it happens with those.
I've even used the rubber washers (Grolsh beer bottle washers) over stock strap buttons without issue. Got a bunch of those I can use if I need to.
80's_Thrash_Metal
Slightly_Glazed_Believer
Dunlops stick out too far, which leads to breakage, and undue stress on the screw as well.
Also, the surface area is too small to support the weight with all the extra leverage.
If a Dunlop fails, your guitar will fall.
If a Schaller fails, you still have the horseshoe shape to hold your guitar up. That's a no brainer right there.
About 25 years ago I tried a set of dunlops, and bent the screw while rocking out....It almost snapped right off...never again.
In 30 plus years I've never dropped a guitar with a Schaller installed on it.... Never once.
Also, the surface area is too small to support the weight with all the extra leverage.
If a Dunlop fails, your guitar will fall.
If a Schaller fails, you still have the horseshoe shape to hold your guitar up. That's a no brainer right there.
About 25 years ago I tried a set of dunlops, and bent the screw while rocking out....It almost snapped right off...never again.
In 30 plus years I've never dropped a guitar with a Schaller installed on it.... Never once.
Securb
One of Jerry's Kids
In 30 plus years I've never dropped a guitar with a Dunlops installed on it.... Never once
Securb
One of Jerry's Kids
For me it is easier to remove the strap, I find the Schallers cumbersome
solspirit
Ultimate Post Liker
Not at all, you're confused. What you said made no sense at all.
The saying is, you say potato, I say potato.
Or, are you just making shit up?
JMP/HBE
Well-known member
You have a terrible perception problem LOL.
It was mis-spelled on purpose.
* Hey teacher am i gonna pass this class ?
Rule # 52 don't take yourself so serious son.
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Chistopher
malapterurus electricus tonewood instigator
In all of the handful of years they have existed, I've never had an issue with S Locks
The S version of the locks are a substantial improvement.
First of all, it won't "lose friction" if it's not lubricated. Just the opposite. The purpose of lubrication is to reduce friction.
I have never lubed my Schallers in the 10-20 years that I have been using them. Every one still functions as when new.
