Stephen13
Inspired
^This. No screws or nuts, they work great, don't break and are inexpensive.Try the rubber washer from Grolsch beer bottle
Amazon product ASIN B004NXUJ06
^This. No screws or nuts, they work great, don't break and are inexpensive.Try the rubber washer from Grolsch beer bottle
Loxx are my go to, but out of those two, Schaller are the only non Loxx I have.
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Ant
Try the rubber washer from Grolsch beer bottle.
Get to enjoy a good beer and they really do work great.
So popular they have been commercialized for use by guitar players
I've never had the 'horseshoe' turn upside down in the 15+ years I've used them. If they're installed correctly the Schallers won't rotate in the strap.I had the same issue with the Schallers and lost a headstock due to it (also had the horseshoe being constantly turned upside down) which is why I eventually moved to Loxx. These things wear out as well but I have the impression it's not a sudden total failure like with the Schallers. When I put on the strap I always double check if it's securely locked.
This can be done with any product, just quoting negative reviews. I will admit though that they are the first thing I look at when researching a product I'm interested in. By the time I decide to check reviews, the product is something I feel is worth buying but want to know what the potential issues are.Ope! Hold on a minute, did you read the reviews? Yo dog check this out:
marcus glasgow
1.0 out of 5 starsThese replacements washers are made of a poor quality rubber that crumbles and flakes
December 3, 2016
Verified Purchase
These replacements washers are made of a poor quality rubber that crumbles and flakes. I had to inspect each of these individually, cut off pieces and remove rubber particles from the washer. If you are using to bottle beer, you may end up with tiny pieces of rubber in your beer.
Other reviews mention inconsistency in the product and that the thickness varies from .05 to .13 inches, in machinist terms that would be a mile, in layman's terms that's a lot, 50 thousandths to 130 thousandths, while they claim to be 100 thousandths or .01. So that'd be +30, -50 tolerance, again that's huge! 60% one way and 100% the other? Shop elsewhere and find some better ones, I know my Jackson's are worth it, wouldn't you spend more for a better rubber washer?!
1.0 out of 5 stars Warning: Don't buy these gaskets.
ByChris Kon August 10, 2017
Verified Purchase
The gaskets that were shipped to me are widely varying in thickness and are poorly cut/finished. Also, the center holes aren't centered. Don't buy these/shop around for a better quality product.
I've never had the 'horseshoe' turn upside down in the 15+ years I've used them. If they're installed correctly the Schallers won't rotate in the strap.
If the horseshoe is constantly turning upside down, it wasn’t tightened enough in the first place. One of my straps has had Schaller strap locks mounted on it for 25 years, and it’s still tight.I had the same issue with the Schallers and lost a headstock due to it (also had the horseshoe being constantly turned upside down)...
So what's your secret sauce when installing them ? Pretty hard to do it wrong and still it didn't work for some of us.
I clamp the clasp and turn the nut with a socket wrench. Never had one come loose.
Schallers. I use @Rex 's method above with a socket wrench and a dab of blue Loctite.
I like the locking feature, though I never had an issue with the original style.
I fold the strap over the sides of the 'horseshoe' for grip and use a wrench to tighten the nut. A second wrench or set of pliers could be used to hold it as well but I've had no problems just using the strap for cushion/leverage.So what's your secret sauce when installing them ? Pretty hard to do it wrong and still it didn't work for some of us.
Very nice!
The real trick is to hold the horseshoe with something stronger than your fingers when you tighten it.
I like the silent feature, though I never had an issue with noise (whether you're using strap locks or not, always turn down the volume before you attach stuff to your guitar).
I'm not a fan of the built-in screw thread. This takes away the ability to adapt neck screws to the button. (Ever notice how often the screws work loose on any type of button? Strap button screws are just too small for the job. Neck screws hold tight!)