OCD Attack

shinynewtoy · Post by **shinynewtoy** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 7:49 am

Is there a diagnosable problem present when one feels compelled to install Schaller Straploks on 6 guitars in a 20-minute period? I did it so they'd be safer... but I'm starting to worry myself!

Am I the only nut around here that has done this?

rob · Post by **rob** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 8:53 am

You've got what is called SSS. Shaller Straplock Syndrome.

Now, if you keep on practicing, you can probably get your timing down to, oh, say 8 minutes on 6 guitars. Thus, the next time you are at some kind of festival or summertime fair or such, where they have quickness contests that involves a phillips head screwdriver, you can win the top prize!

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 9:06 am

I have straplocks, and use them, but I really dont like them.

I think they make you careless, give you a false sense of security.

shinynewtoy · Post by **shinynewtoy** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 9:34 am

It all started because they came on my 4001, and I wanted to use my (comfy) strap with my other instruments without taking off the mechanism.

And Rob... did I mention that the 20 minutes included a smoke break?

jps · Post by **jps** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 10:31 am

The Schallers are on all my instruments. They are a better design that is more secure compared to the Dunlops, IMO.

shinynewtoy · Post by **shinynewtoy** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 10:32 am

I'd wanted to do it for a while, once I saw that Stewmac sells individual pegs I jumped on them.

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 11:03 am

I just unscrew the RIC bolts & screw the strap back on with the bolt & a washer for security. No chance it'll ever come off unless I want it to!

Our soundguy/backup singer/rythm guitar player recently dropped his Chet Atkins acoustic/electric. No damage to the guitar, but a heart stopping moment!
Better safe than sorry!

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 11:19 am

I like the Dunlap Straploks ...

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 6:53 pm

Straplocks are mandatory on all my basses. Period.