How to Install Strap Locks on a Guitar (the right way) 

I know you probably already know how to put on strap locks, but I like making videos like this sometimes for people who might need them. FYI, here's a link to the strap locks I use in this video (I got them because these are the only black strap locks I could find): amzn.to/2rSqgSG

No matter what kind of strap locks I may have... I would NEVER swing a PRS around like that. I'm too poor.

even with straplocks I'd be too paranoid to swing my guitar like that

Ok but how to install strap-on ?

drops black guitar, locks red guitar

Instructions unclear, got strap stuck in the ceiling fan.

it hurt to see that guitar drop in the beginning

But what is the *wrong* way?

I'm left handed so can you make another video doing it left?

I've learned from working with a lot of wood (PHRASING) that it's always a good idea to lubricate the screws with a bit of soap. That when when the friction heats up the screw it won't break, and it will make it easier to get the screw out in case you ever need to.

1:58 "You can use a wrench for this part if you need to" Well, you NEED to. You need to tighten the shit out of that nut. Otherwise it will definitely get loose over time and eventually the lock will fall off the strap. If you've got some Loctite or other superglue around, I would even put a small drip on the threads to make sure it's not going anywhere.

Y'all rich people using straps. I just use a Laptop bag strap and wire from coat hangers.

This is great, thank you! Concise, right to the point, and yet very clear and doesn't gloss over anything. Just what I needed.

Something I always do and recommend to anyone is: After you removed the original pin and its screw you put some wood glue and a match (the non lighting up side) into the holes. It will harden out in a couple of minutes and will give additional strength to the strap lock.

But can it survive a guitar flip/spin?

always use the wrench people, the nut went loose on one of my straps. It was a hard lesson that I will never unlearn.

Yeah, this happened to a friend of mine years ago, the original screw bored the hole out, so now his new smaller screw just flopped in, not enough screw thickness for the treads to grab on to, our bass player, told him to put a toothpick in the bored out hole with some superglue..... His mom, walking into the room, and only catching part of the conversation, said he should just get a new girlfriend............When we all were finally able to stop laughing, I asked him if he wanted me to try mine.... ;) It really was funny, you just had to be there..........

Bump this golden oldie- I just started following your channel about a year ago, then randomly tonight I decided to RU-vid search "install strap locks" . The last set I self-installed ended up stripping out on a 76 Gibson SG. Yikes. So, I wanted to take every precaution and ensure I was doing it the safe and correct way this time. And lo' and behold, 3rd video in the search is this old goodie. I bout the Dunlops, so this tute is moot. However, I wanted to view this one anyway just to see how far you've come. Nice channel, bro.

Hey, thanks man. Y'know, as long as I've been playing (since 1970; didn't say I was any good) I've never had occasion to use strap locks, so this was actually new to me. May go for it on future guitars, got a couple builds in the works. And the self-locking straps sound like a good idea, but I've yet to see a good report about 'em. So, strap locks it is.

Thank you for this, it was very helpful and actually gave a close up view, which very few videos do

Great video~ Love the jiggle at the end and the guitar stays on..!!! Just bought the Schaller Rutheniums for my Acoustic...🎸

Brilliant. This video was so helpful for visually impaired people. Cheers for the extra effort - much appreciated.

I loved the little e-girl dance at the end

Thanks for the video. I know it's really dumb, but I couldn't figure out which side of the strap to put the washer and bolt (or whether they should even be on the same side). This video helped cleared that up for me.

Nice video, cool music man! Sounds awesome!

Glad I watched this it was helpful since I just ordered strap lock for my guitar,thank a lot. 👍

For those of you working about remaking a hole for the screw, break some toothpicks off in it and it practically makes it brand new and will hold the screw tighter.

Thank you so much for this video. It helped a lot!😁

thank to you video I can put my new strap locks on my Ibanez!, I only was need to cut a little fabric on the strap to be able to put the lock on it and everything works perfect!, thank you dude!

Love you Tyler your my fav guitarist

I needed this thank you .

next time, less talking.

This is why i love RU-vid. Thanks man.

Thank you. This video really helped.

This video helped me a lot thank you

i remember when this guy was 15k subs .-. u grow up quickly brah gj

Awesome video! Thanks, Man.

Liked for the video and especially the background music. Reminded me of Harvest Moon (Story of Seasons) or Rune Factory video games and other past happy memories.

The rubber gaskets off of Grolsch Beer bottles are cheap, beer is great and they work great.

Great! Keep it up!

I already have strap locks on all my guitars, why am I even watching this?

Love the song!

Great guide thanks

Nice playing there in the intro! Well done.

Thanks man a very much appreciate it

PRS guitars are so beautiful.

Thanks a lot man!

Simple and informative, thanks.

Thanks very helping ☺

I used to use the Schallers until I got turned onto the DiMarzio straps. Those suit me better than other systems. Personal opinion of course

You should always lubricate the screws with wax to make it easier to install the screws! On my straps I always use blue loctite and tighten with a socket or nut driver! I usually take things to another level but can't be to careful when working on expensive instruments!

You could use the stock screw from your guitar for the strap lock right?

Thanks dude, your video help me a lot.. ✌✌👊👊🇵🇭🇵🇭

Thank you.

Can you do a turtorial how to clean the fretboard?

Never understood why people don't use strap locks more often. They're inexpensive and they protect your investment, what else do you need? I put them on all my guitars, I prefer ones made by Fender that are like big buttons, they're great!

wtf I literally just bought my first strap locks last night and then you upload how to install them haha

Before you tighten the nut on the strap fully, leave it slightly loose and put on the guitar, it'll let the strap adjust to the angle you wear it properly, then tighten fully.

I hope there is a foam at the bottom when the guitar falls. Dude I got goosebumps when you intentionally drop it.

What's the song in the background called? It's so good!

Cheers, legend! My guitar is secure! 🤘😊

Informative.

Hey man just wanna ask if the electric guitar doesn't have a felt washer on strap button do u think its gonna destroy the guitar without felt washer on the strap button because i have prs silver sky john mayer and it doesnt have a felt washer on the strap button but some of my fender strat have that felt washer in the strap button sorry my english is not good im still learning. Thanks

I use the schaller type too, but they do have thinner screws than the stock ones, so thats a bit annoying. Have to drill a bigger hole in the strap locks to use the original screws.

background music sounds beautiful, may I ask what the song is?

Did you make the track that is in the video???? Regards from Guatemala

Thanks for the instruction video. Now I know.

I have a DiMarzio. It's awsome

i need a tutorial of changing pickups please!!.Nice chanel btw

Can you do the falling part to your PRS guitars?

how important is it what size the screw has ? the ones on my strap locks are smaller but it seems like its still enough

They are pretty decent locks and not too expensive. I have them on one of mine.

perfect man...

Do you have instructions on dunlop dual design straplocks? It doesn't fit on mono strap. The leather is very thick.

Hey man great video, just wanted to check if youve tried the new schaller "s locks"? They seem to have non standard screws which are either too wide or thin against the PRS stock button screw hole. Im planning to install the new s locks on my se tremonti 2018, do you have any experience or comments on this? Thanks!

I ordered a pair of straplocks, and the screws from the straplock are a bit longer than the original screws of my guitar. Is it okay the use the longer screws?

I'm still wondering why no one ever talk about the Planet Waves Rolling Lock straps.... They're pretty cool, locks very well, are less bulky and rattling than straplocks and in price are very close. The only disadvantage may be the lock pieces themselves are not removable or sold separetely (yet), so you can't use it with your other straps, which could be a dilemma if you have your fav designs ._.

What if the screw isn't the same and I reuse the original screw with the straplock?

After you lock your strap in place, can you unlock them to put your strap away and put it back in later?

Hey when I put the thing that goes over the screw on it rattles around, is that normal or did I do something wrong

The choice is yours. You can do strap locks with a couple of disc washers from your local hardware or suppliers like Screwfix. You need a few pence, a screwdriver and the kind of strap that will go in the case with the guitar (no buckles) because it stays with the guitar. Jus' sayin'. I've been doing that since long before we had strap locks.

I don't to wiggle as you did to drop the guitar, I have the strap in away the the guitar is quite high, so I just bought a set of straplocks, But should I use both of them I've never had any problems with the bottom one, only the top one

Hey, can I install those strap locks (the schaller model) on a slash strap? could someone tell me that?

What strap locks do you recommend?

What is that music from 0:09? very cool music

The Schaller strap locks are the best in my opinion. But the best (and free) strap lock is to remove the factory strap button and screw the strap to the body with it.

If this was me watching a few years ago I would be so happy that you weren't talking 😂😂

What if you have a sharp horn, like on a SG model, and you do not want the button on the back?

I have a guitar strap with locks on the end that you just slide over the original strap holders and just press the button down to lock into place.

I put strap locks on my PRS 2 days ago but I never used the felt. Where should I get it or what alternatives are there. Please I don't want to hurt my guitar.

Nice

Tyler just respond to Jared.....he apologized to u on Twitter

Every set of strap locks I buy, the screw is too narrow and using the older screw doesn't allow me to connect the lock to the button because it protrudes too high. Any solutions?

i almost cried when u dropped the guitar

Thx

What is the name of the song that plays during the tutorial??

The noise I made when I saw him drop that guitar was not human...

You need to use lock tite on the threads of the part that mounts on the strap. If you don’t, be prepared to check the nut every time you play because the nuts come loose easily and boom there went your guitar hitting the floor!

How do you separate the strap lock pieces?

Was that geetar on your "Breaker List?"