Straplocks

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Fri Mar 12, 2004 8:07 am

Just got my '76 4001 AG, and its sweet! (Pictures forthcoming!) but it needs Straplocks in the worst way. I won't EVER take a bass on stage without em. Wondering, since I was hoping to play it this weekend, if anyone sells a Straplock set for this bass or am I going to have to order one from Mike Parks? If so, then I have to wait a week to show it off!!
Any advice? Thanks!

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Fri Mar 12, 2004 8:15 am

I might have some strap locks at home in my workshop ...

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Fri Mar 12, 2004 8:30 am

Can I get em before Sunday?

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Fri Mar 12, 2004 8:55 am

In a pinch you can take the buttons out and put your strap on with a washer on the outside of the strap, it will never let go.

admin · Post by **admin** » Fri Mar 12, 2004 9:16 am

"In a pinch." Good one Bob. I don't know why but I found this comment to be particularly funny. It would have been even funnier had you said that this will probably "tide" you over.

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Fri Mar 12, 2004 9:18 am

I think I'm funnier when i don't intend to be. haha!

mortivan · Post by **mortivan** » Fri Mar 12, 2004 1:05 pm

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Sat Mar 13, 2004 4:37 pm

The washer "pinches" the strap to the body so it can't come off.

bassplyr4001 · Post by **bassplyr4001** » Sat Mar 13, 2004 5:11 pm

Steve I use Dunlops on all my basses and guitars. I had to go to HomeDepot and get stainless trim star drive screws 8 x 1-5/8, the straplock post mounted securely..

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Sat Mar 13, 2004 6:24 pm

My main man Jeff Rath gave me the hookup by taking the ones off of his '68 and giving them to me. So big props to Jeff for helping out in a "pinch".

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Wed Mar 17, 2004 3:12 pm

I have developed a work-around for the factory straplocks by modifying a set of standard straplocks (the kind that take wood screws, available at Guitar Center, Sam Ash, etc.) and two machine screws (available at Ace Hardware). If/when I get the time, I'll take some pictures and provide the details. The only tools needed are a file, a drill, and a drill bit. No modification of the guitar is required!