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Straplocks
Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 8:07 am
by atomic_punk
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!
Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 8:15 am
by jwr2
I might have some strap locks at home in my workshop ...
Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 8:30 am
by atomic_punk
Can I get em before Sunday?
Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 8:55 am
by rictified
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.
Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 9:16 am
by admin
"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.
Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 9:18 am
by rictified
I think I'm funnier when i don't intend to be. haha!
Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2004 1:05 pm
by mortivan
Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2004 4:37 pm
by rictified
The washer "pinches" the strap to the body so it can't come off.
Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2004 5:11 pm
by bassplyr4001
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..
Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2004 6:24 pm
by atomic_punk
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".
Posted: Wed Mar 17, 2004 3:12 pm
by doctorwho
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!
