How-to Cheap instrument strap-lock (a.k.a. "lock picks")

Great Free Tip - How to make your own strap lock system for musical instruments.
No modifications required to original buttons/button holes.
Can be easily removed/replaced if neccessary.
I call 'em "lock-picks".
Of course, these don't have to be made from a pick (although I really recommend the nylon material) but guitarists don't go to the hardware store for parts... we can get picks when we get strings.

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[stardotfan]

Okay... I may have misspoken- How about "Frugal"?

I got the Axis SS ($1400 retail) on eBay for $800.00 nearly new- as I said, frugal.

These have never failed me, but I don't (and wouldn't) swing or throw my guitars.

I have tried other strap locks and most have the same flaw;

You replace the orginal button screw with the new screw which is not the same size and they eventually loosen up and strip out- shall I mention they are bulky and noisy? And those HAVE failed on me before!

Cheers.

[joeguitargod]

The beauty is in it's simplicity! It's one of those "Why didn't I think of that!" ideas. Good job!

[stardotfan]

@joeguitargod

From what I've fournd - if that's what you think, you probably would've thought of it too... eventually!

Do a search for "Dunlop Ergo Lok". They have a similar idea. I bought some, but they are big and thick and don't fit on everything.

[Domydoor]

that's one tiny guitar

[stardotfan]

@Domydoor

It seems small, and it is has a shorter overall body length than most guitars, but the length of the neck is actually slightly longer than an SG or Les Paul (or at least the copies that I have). Play one; you will love it!

[stardotfan]

@Domydoor

Oh- and I am 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm) tall- which makes it look even smaller.

the body is 36.25" (92 cm) and the neck is 19" (48 cm)

[stardotfan]

Yep... total fail on my part- but not worth a re-take!

Please accept this full refund and a hearty "Huzzah".

[Songwriter4God]

Great tip, nice idea, can't believe I've never thought of that, gonna finally make one now, been putting it off for months. Nice guitar too. Ernie Ball rocks, but, no way you're cheap, you bought strap locks and have an Ernie Ball! :P Thanks for sharing your great idea with the whole world, this is ingenious! Thanks again! XD now to figure out what to cut it with...

[Songwriter4God]

@chordize Yeah, tha'ts the irony of this video, his got a nice Ernie Ball. XD

[chordize]

"cheap ass guitar players like myself"

NIGGA DAS A 5000 DOLLAR GUITAR

[271189a]

metal washer anyone?

[spotthepirate]

Stop saying "Nipple"! For the love of God Man!

[ForgottenMusicSongs]

Use Grolsch beugel rubber rings. Works perfect!

[mitchellvanvliet]

"Cheap ass musicians like myself.." - as he grabs one hell of an expencive guitar.

[HackerGuitarist]

he must be broke from buying the guitar ... can't even afford a set of cheap straplocks

[alonsivanmusic]

I've got nine guitars, so this is really useful. Great tip, very creative

[Songwriter4God]

nice!