A question about strap locks!

skunkwerx

Ello all. 

Thinking of putting a couple of Schaller strap locks on my LTD explorer. 

Is it as simple as unscrewing the OEM ones that came with the guitar and screwing the schallers in? 

I wondered if the screw sizes (width and length) would be different, thus potentially causes problemos for a noob such as myself! 

skunkwerx

https://www.andertons.co.uk/p/STLOCK1446/guitar-parts/schaller-strap-locks-black

Them the ones I'm referring to by the way! 
I did wonder if the screws are interchangeable, Ie I could use the screws that have always been in the guitar with the new Schallers? 

FelineGuitars

They should be fine

skunkwerx

Cheers bud! 

Shall give em a shot.

RocknRollDave

The straplock ones are usually a bit longer and marginally wider, so that they are slightly bigger than the original holes - you shouldn't have any problem screwing them in but the larger size makes them much less likely to be loose in the pre-used holes.

Marktigere1

Schallers I buy have two sets of screws with one being smaller than the other so you can pick the best size.

I suggest using a bit of candle wax on which ever screw you use just to make sure it goes in easy.

boogieman

Marktigere1 said:

I suggest using a bit of candle wax on which ever screw you use just to make sure it goes in easy.

Soap works as well if you haven't got any candles. 

Headphones

Schallers rattle, wear reasonably quickly and the screws pull out (they are usually narrower than the original).
Dunlop every time.

My experience is of about a three year max service life for Schallers, well over two decades with Dunlops without a sign of wear

J_Mac

^ +1 ^