Dunlop Dual Design Straplok System, Nickel

by Dunlop

Product Features

• Adapts to instrument by replacing existing strap pins/screws with special Straplok buttons/screws
• Two strap attachments are included for your strap
• The Dual Design model has a wider flange button, which provides extra security

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 2.8 x 1.4 inches ; 1.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0002CZVXM
• Item model number: SLS1031N
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #273 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #1 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Guitar & Bass Accessories > Straps & Strap Locks > Strap Locks
  • #86 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Stringed Instrument Accessories

Product Description

Color: Silver

Dunlop Strap Locks Dual Design Nickel (SLS1031) Set (2 units for instrument and strap) adapts to instrument by replacing existing strap pins/screws with special Straplok® System buttons/screws. Two strap attachments are included for your strap. The Original version provides a slim button design. The Dual Design model has a wider flange button, which provides extra security. Dunlop Accessories Tools and tricks of the trade! From the garage to the arena-players, luthiers, and techs prefer Dunlop accessories. Live to Play Live® ...

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

64 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Strap Locks Dunlop vs. Schaller, November 23, 2008

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N. S. ALSINAN "NSS" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dunlop Dual Design Straplok System, Nickel (Electronics)

This review is actually a review for two, or rather two and half, products the Dunlop and Schaller strap locks. Dunlop having the original and dual design locks.

I have both types on my guitars.

First the Dunlop: (all finish types)
Installation was simple, screw was replaced with the one included in the package. I had to drill one of my guitars to enlarge the hole, easy. The finish of the lock was O.K. the black suffered the most with some dings and scratches, depending on the shipping and how long the locks were packed the finishing flaws will vary. I noticed it the most on black.

They feel secure and lock well in place; I still feel they are a bit far from the guitar body as compared to the Schallers. I would recommend the dual design as opposed to the original.

One big negative is the strap installment; your life could turn into hell depending on the strap ends thickness. And the lock is just not designed to be removed form the strap easily. If you wish to change, wash or replace the strap in the future it is very hard and you could damage the locking mechanism (a metal ring, open locking C washer).

Second the Schaller: (chrome/nickel)
Installation was simple also, straight on. Finish is great; however, metal washer for the strap ends could get damaged depending on what type of tool you use to install the locks on the strap. Use a flat small wrench available in hard ware stores (was not included in the package) I bought them from a local store.

They fell very secure and are snug to your guitar body resulting in less strain on the lock ends.

Installing the locks on the strap is a breeze, just tightening the nut with a washer over the strap and you're done. Changing the strap, no problems, easily loosen the nut and replace.

The only negative is that you could mar the teeth of you over tighten.

Both are great, however I recommend the Schaller.

Sorry for the long review.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Confidence in these strap locks!, April 2, 2008

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Andrew Ball (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dunlop Dual Design Straplok System, Nickel (Electronics)

Just put these on my Les Paul. They screws fit perfectly into the guitar. Almost as if they were exactly like the factory ones that came out.

The instructions were very easy to follow in installing. And the locks are built very well. I would definitely recommend this brand. For the price, you really can't pass them up. They're worth every penny.

I would definitely recommend this to anybody who's spent money good hard earned money on their guitar. Specially if you're doing gigs and doing a lot of movin on stage.

Just remember to lube it once in awhile with WD-40 as the manual says. Also, check and make sure the lock works just to make sure all is well. Again it goes back to saving your guitar from an accidental drop.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great Concept, Poor Hardware, February 15, 2010

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Adrian L. Rightsell - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dunlop Dual Design Straplok System, Nickel (Electronics)

The straplok system is a great concept; a quick release for your strap with added security to prevent your expensive (or favorite) guitar from accidently hitting the ground because the strap popped off. (Happened to my not so expensive guitar. Lucky, no damage.) All you have to do is replace the factory strap knobs with the ones in this system and viola, safe and secure. Problem is, with a Jackson PC-1, the factory screws don't work and sadly enough, the systems screws easily strip (have to tap deeper on my guitar and it is some hard wood) whether you use a standard phillips screwdriver or power driver to set at 1 (lowest) torque. It only comes with two screws which makes it more frustrating. These screws were obviously designed for self-tapping, so wouldn't logic have stepped in during the design process and said, "Guitars are made of different types of wood, so let's use a tough alloy to make the screws instead of getting them from a bargin bin to lower costs." Well, cost is an object at around 15.00-21.00 a pop. Better screws should have been an issue at that price. So if you are looking to buy this system, be careful with the screws and things will go fine. Be prepared to use a Dremel with a cutoff wheel to cut you a slot to make it a flathead or worst, get a screw removal tool to get the half tapped screw out. Overall, the system does hold well and I would buy them again, just not at this price until better screws or more than two are added to the system.

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