Hennessey strap locks?

[BloodRose]

Anyone use em? I mostly have always used Dunlops. Started using them as I didnt like the way the pin sticks out of the Schallers. Now, I continue to use dunlops for the unity and ability to move straps from axe to axe. Although, I wish now Id have used Schaller all along cuz I trust the release system better and the cup back up.
Today, I checked out this kinda called Hennessey. I like the more descreet pin and the release system seem pretty sturdy. Any experience with these??

 

[lex666]

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Had to look 'em up as I've never heard of them before.

From what I can see, it looks like it uses a compressed ball bearing system similar to Dunlop. I've had problems with Dunlop's ball bearing system failing to to release or compress the ball bearings. The strap wouldn't come off my Les Paul, and the LP wouldn't fit in its case. I tried many ways to remove it and finally had it cut it off with a saw. That's why I only go with Schallers now. Even if a Schaller were to fail, it won't drop your guitar and its nothing permanent.

In short, stick with Schaller. :cool2:

 

[Bludave]

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I use these. I have been using these for several years now & they work really well. Technically they don't "lock" the strap on but it does a real good job at keeping the strap on. Now if you are running around the stage doing flips and stuff well maybe this isn't the best. I have these on two or three of my Strats, my 359, and a few others & I have never had a strap come loose.

 

[astrozombie]

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I once knew a bassist who used these Hennessy brand strap locks. They worked, I remember putting the strap onto the locking mechanism was a pain in the ass because the strap's hole was way too small for the thing, and also, you tighten it with your hand.

Based on that, I don't recommend them.

I had dunlop strap locks for a while. I liked them, they never failed on me. What I didn't like was how removing the lock from the strap was a royal pain in the ass, and it seemed like every time I took the strap off the button I was degrading the lock and it was never as safe as it felt the first time I threw it on. (the functionality of the lock was probably fine, I just never got over having to use pliers to take the ring off, it felt like the ring got weaker somehow and I hated how it sometimes bent slightly out of shape).

I now use Schaller. the lock goes on your strap with a nut, what I did was find the right size wrench for the nut. Installation and re-installation is a piece of cake, all I do is use the wrench to loosen the nut, then tighten onto the new strap. it's also less likely to fail and make you drop your instrument since the lock itself is a U shape, gravity prohibits your guitar from leaving the lock even if it opens, since the pressure holds it in the U.

 

[tc]

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So Grolsch wasn't good enough? You needed straplocks fashioned from a cognac bottle?

Bad jokes aside, I've found that regardless of how impractical it is, gigantic washers with gigantic strap buttons seems to work the best for me. As long as I do that and use toothpicks in the strap screw hole for compression I find them to be rock solid. The only thing is you have to make sure your case can fit the guitar with the strap attached.

 

[Left_Hand_Strat]

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[BloodRose]

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So Grolsch wasn't good enough? You needed straplocks fashioned from a cognac bottle?

Bad jokes aside, I've found that regardless of how impractical it is, gigantic washers with gigantic strap buttons seems to work the best for me. As long as I do that and use toothpicks in the strap screw hole for compression I find them to be rock solid. The only thing is you have to make sure your case can fit the guitar with the strap attached.

Cant find grolsh for sale around here... Anyhow, I bought a set of the henesseys, but since the feedback is lack luster, I wont put em on one of my better axes. at least with the dunlops, the claim to withstand like 8000 lbs of force before the will fail. these dont have a rating, but the release mech actually requires more effort than dunlops.
thanks for the info

 

[astrozombie]

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i didnt like grolsch, it worked perfect but I didnt like the cheapness of it. if im holding up a 900 dollar guitar with something, it wont be a piece of rubber.

 

[tc]

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If you don't like the look of rubber rings, you can get metal washers. I seriously see more chances of a ball bearing contraption failing vs. a huge metal ring that physically makes it impossible for the strap to come off unless either the strap button screw gets pulled out of the wood or the strap gets ripped. Both of those things would also cause a set of Dunlop or Schaller straplocks to fail.

Just my take on it.

 

[the guy who invented fire]

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Not a fan of them or the Dunlopps for that matter...after a while the ball bearings fall out of them resulting in a dropped guitar or they stick resulting in a pain in the back side getting them off...

Not a fan of the Schallers either anymore after years of dealign with noise, grease and other issues...

I just use the old school leather locks now...light weight, no noise and so far no dropped guitars!

 

[Jessie's ghost]

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You know how they got their name?

 

[Snoogles]

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Had to look 'em up as I've never heard of them before.

From what I can see, it looks like it uses a compressed ball bearing system similar to Dunlop. I've had problems with Dunlop's ball bearing system failing to to release or compress the ball bearings. The strap wouldn't come off my Les Paul, and the LP wouldn't fit in its case. I tried many ways to remove it and finally had it cut it off with a saw. That's why I only go with Schallers now. Even if a Schaller were to fail, it won't drop your guitar and its nothing permanent.

In short, stick with Schaller. :cool2:

those look exactly like the marvel strap locks that failed on me. the ball bearings slipped out

 

[bigmack209]

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i used to use dunlops, but they wore out and the buttons got sticky. now i use schaller's on my strat, but i don't like 'em cus they rattle and they stick out too much to fit in my case... maybe i should go back to dunlop..? not sure.

 

[ErikH]

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I've used Guitarfetish's strap locks that are similar to those with no problems. Every so often I'd put some 3-in-1 oil on the bearings and they never bound up at all. The only recommendation I can give on them since the way it attaches to the strap is the same, put a pressure washer between the strap and screw on piece and tighten it down good. It will never loosen after that.

These days I like the Gotoh oversized strap buttons. I have them on both of my SG's and my PRS SE has oversized buttons stock. I have Schallers on a few as well.

Strap locks need to be maintained just like the rest of the guitar. Grease the bearings, tighten up the nuts, make sure they don't bind, and just make sure there are no issues anywhere from normal use.

 

[Jessie's ghost]

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i used to use dunlops, but they wore out and the buttons got sticky. now i use schaller's on my strat, but i don't like 'em cus they rattle and they stick out too much to fit in my case... maybe i should go back to dunlop..? not sure.

They definitely need to be maintained. I like Schallers, too, but I really like the new Dunlops with oversized strap buttons. You can use them like normal buttons, plus you can use them with any strap prepared with the mating half of the Dunlop system.

(Know what still sucks, though? The lock washer for the Dunlops. I despise putting those things on and taking them off.)

 

[BloodRose]

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You know how they got their name?

Are you serious??? I didnt know she played? Even more attractive to me now...

They definitely need to be maintained. I like Schallers, too, but I really like the new Dunlops with oversized strap buttons. You can use them like normal buttons, plus you can use them with any strap prepared with the mating half of the Dunlop system.

(Know what still sucks, though? The lock washer for the Dunlops. I despise putting those things on and taking them off.)

You talking about the clip?? Ive got it where I dont have much prob any more. Just use a screw driver. I lost one once and had to go to a hardware store and match some up..
The most difficult thing to me is if the strap leather is thick, trying to get it all squished down thin enough to get the parts together.

I do like the dual design ones too.. I only have one set that arent duals.. was the first set I bought before I realized..

 

[Chickenwings]

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schallers are the best...but its worth investing in some loktite for the nuts...

 

[ErikH]

schallers are the best...but its worth investing in some loktite for the nuts...

Clear nail polish works just as well.

 

[BloodRose]

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clear nail polish on the nuts?? reminds me of the time I went camping and had a chigger infestation...

 

[foogiefoogie]

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I got a pair on my Schecter Tempest Custom workhorse. They seem to be fairly sturdy, but the strap-not-staying-locked-in thing sucks. All it takes is the slightest amount of movement in the strap and *whoop* strap nut comes loose. Not too good when the product is intended to keep the guitar strapped in, needless to say.

But yeah- some red Loctite Threadlocker would definitely come in handy with those units. Or go out and get some Schallers instead.