Recommend straplocks for V63

[rickaddict]

I wrap the stock RIC strap button in a thick cotton sock and grab it tightly with a pliers when I want to remove one that isn't cooperating.

[teeder]

Schallers here, too. But I did have the piston come apart on one of mine a while back. Luckily, I was holding the neck at the time. The pin you pull is threaded onto a shaft and compresses the spring. It wasn't tight and simply unthreaded and came apart. It might be worth checking yours and snugging up any that are loose with drop of Locktite. The inner end of the shaft is difficult to get hold of and crank down tightly, so the Locktite helps. I'll also sometimes put a drop on the nut that holds the fitting to the strap. In some ways, a strap lock coming apart when you're under the impression that it's pretty much foolproof may be more dangerous than no lock at all, so be sure those suckers are securely assembled and securely attached to the strap and guitar (toss those little ****** screws on the buttons, too - and replace them with Rick-style bolts)

I've had the same thing happen. Luckily I had ahold of the bass, too.

[ben_brown]

I wrap a rag or something similar around the strap bolt/lock and use a pair of plyers. It should come off fairly easy.

[rickfan63]

I prefer the Dunlops over the Schallers. I used to use the Schallers until they starting malfunctioning on me. I got tired of my bass almost hitting the floor. I use the Dunlops on all my basses now for years and never had a single slip. Very reliable and they don't damage the bass.

[anoukane]

help!

I'm afraid I've bought the wrong one.

On the left you see the Schaller. On the right you see the strap bolt of my v63.



Where can I get one which will fit?

http://the-music-connection.com/ricpart.htm ?

[blueflamerick]

You need to order 2 of these:

http://www.rickenbacker.com/cart.asp?vi ... cellaneous

[berth]

You need to order 2 of these:

http://www.rickenbacker.com/cart.asp?vi ... cellaneous

Yeah, but with a different suplier. If you find one in Holland let me know Philip. I need four sets.

[anoukane]

Does Mike Parts sell them?

[mfb]

These work great. No need to change anything:

[pacealot]

That's my preferred straplock too! Perfect for bread-eating & impoverished players everywhere!

[doctorwho]

Phillip, PM me with your address and I'll send you a couple machine screws that will work if you drill out the holes in the buttons.