Dunlop Guitar Strap Locks (48140040002)

Yes these are assuredly the best strap locks on the market. I know, i know. There are countless other strap lock companies out there. I have used most of them at some point but i always come back to Dunlop.However, these are flush mount strap locks so I have some simple (and common sense) words of advise when installing these. By all means, follow the directions that come with these strap locks. However, I would STRONGLY advise you to work your way up the 3/8” bit. the instructions have you going from the initial 7/64” straight to the 3/8” bit for drilling the holes. I would encourage you to work your way up to the 3/8” to keep from chipping your finish. This is what I did and it worked beautifully. Zero Chips in the finish. If you go from the smaller bit to the much larger bit, you will greatly increase your chances of damaging your guitars finish. Be patient!!! It is worth it. I promise.Hope this helps.

The recess fasteners instead in the strap buttons is a neat idea.

Love this product. Fast shipping and quality item.

PROS* various finish options* priced in the range of other strap locks* flushmount is a nice option if your guitar can accomodateCONS* not easily reversible due to needing to drill a larger hole for the flush mount insert* requires drilling about 1/4" deeper than a standard schaller straplock* maintenance is recommended in the instructions -- cleaning with wd-40 to avoid jamming/sticking* may have difficulty using certain higher quality/thicker leather straps* error in instructions calls for drilling with a 0.400 drill bit (good luck finding one). They actually mean that you should drill with a 3/8 bit, to a depth of .400 - measured the part with calipers before I installed.DETAILSI usually use Fender/Schaller style straplocks on my guitars and have never had an issue with those, other than the nut that holds the top half to the strap can come loose - but when it does it is typically obvious before you would ever have an issue. You tighten it with a socket on one side, and an adjustable wrench holding the other side -- and it will stay tight for a long, long time. The only problem -- on an SG the strap lock is on the back, facing your stomach, and the Schallers stick out about 3/4 of an inch, and poke you in the stomach. (Or possibly worse if you like to hang your guitar more at groin height. Can I get a snare hit?) Dual design Dunlops also stick out too far, really, on the SG. I tried those first but finally came back to the Flush Mounts, and in the end I'm very glad I did. However...I'm confident that both Schaller and Dunlop make good products that work well when properly installed. But the countersunk Dunlops are a little tricky on an SG. Mine is a '61 SG reissue, for reference. Compared to a "normal" straplock - Schaller or dual purpose Dunlop -, the screws will go about 1/4" deeper. (The actual screw length is similar but they are mounted deeper due to being in the bottom of the flush mount insert.) See photo of 2 screws and consider what is flush with the guitar body and that will make sense to you.The flush mount Dunlop *seemed* genius and like it was the perfect solution. Unfortunately, the screws are so long that they will go slightly through the front of the guitar, although in a location that is covered by a plastic cover. I read on a website that on an SG you will actually hit the truss rod, but mine didn't - I was extremely careful to drill with a tiny pilot drill first, and "feel for it", gradually expanding until I had the right hole.I removed the front plate, felt for the pilot drill, finally put the screw in once I determined that it was no big deal, and filed the tip of the screw so it would be flush with the face of the guitar, then replaced the plastic cover that hides it.If you use a thick leather strap like a Levy's leather strap, you may have difficulty getting these on the strap. I have several Levys straps, and on one there was no way these would ever work. On the others, I was able to actually get it to fit ok.On the bottom edge of the guitar after drilling the 3/8" hole, I discovered Gibson had a 15/64" hole inside with a plastic anchor for the original strap button -- too big for the screw to fasten into obviously. So I had to drill that out further to 1/4", glue in a hardwood dowel, drill a pilot hole in that, and then mount the new assembly.It has worked out fabulously well, but this was more work than any other straplocks I've installed. On my SG, the other style locks sticking out was a real pain, and this is much better -- I'm glad I did it but it took a bit of extra work.UPDATE: I gigged with this as my main guitar for more than a year since these were installed. Still very happy with them - no issues. They also never come loose (unlike my schallers), never need tightening, and that goes for the "guitar-side" part and the "strap-side" part. In fact I bought another SG today (you know...GAS), and I'm about to order another set of these and install them on that guitar too!

I have used the Dunlop Straploks ever since I bought a Tobias bass back in the 1990's, which came with the strap-button version. I first used the flush-mount version was when they came on a Warwick Streamer Stage I bass. I really liked the look, and I changed all my instruments over to the flush-mount version. I have replaced the strap portion of the Straplok on a few on the instruments, but I have yet to change the recessed piece on any instrument, some over 20 years old!I will agree with some comments I found that caution to take care when tightening the screws. The Phillips slot can easily strip if you do not use the proper pitched screwdriver, and once it is stripped it is quite a job getting the screw out of the instrument. I strongly recommend drilling a pilot hole at least as long as the mounting screw to make assembly easier, and be very careful to keep strong pressure on the screw if you are using a screw gun.These can be mounted with the 'lip' sitting outside the instrument or completely flush. In the first case, the depth of the recess hole is less critical as long as it is at least as deep as the fitment is long. If you are completely flush-mounting, drill a little at a time and use the fitment to check the depth. Having the fitment recessed past the edge of the instrument body does not allow the locks to engage properly. Also, remember to drill a hole that is as wide at the top lip, not the fitment body width, if you are completely flush mounting. Lastly, it is better to drill a slightly undersize hole rather than a slightly oversize hole. You can use a small hammer and flat piece of wood positioned on top of the fitment to tap the piece in for a very clean look. If you cannot start it with a strong push from your thumb the hole is too small and should be enlarged. I use a drill-bit gauge to drop the fitment through to determine the proper drill size in the first place because enlarging the hole just a little bit is not easy once an undersized hole is drilled. The fitments sometimes vary in diameter a few thousandths of an inch, so check each one before installation.Lastly, you may need to enlarge your strap's mounting hole to get the locks to fit. I use a cheap leather punch to 'nip' the hole evenly until the lock fits.This may seem like a lot of work, but I can say I have never dropped an instrument after I started using this product. I will always install them in every instrument I buy. I just hope they don't stop making them!

Arrived quickly from the source that Amazon used to send it to me ,, This will be my third set in 6 years ,, They wear at the contact point so I play it safe and just switch them out in caution .

Great product. Easy installation. Recommend

O produto é ótimo mas veio faltando um parafuso. Não consigo usar sem esse parafuso.

These are lifesavers. Looks good and functions perfectly. Need professional install.

Si los agarras de oferta (alrededor de 13usd), no los dejes ir. Son muy seguros y la verdad que gasta bonitos de ver

Me gusta mucho, porque la correa queda muy cerca del cuerpo de la guitarra. (Ver fotos) Por lo tanto, te puedes colgar de ella, que no se saldrá, ni romperá antes se romperia la correa.Otros son más bonitos si quieres, pero como práctico es el mejor, sin duda.Inconveniente: Es necesario hacer un agujero en el cuerpo si no eres manitas, pide que te lo hagan. El estrés, está carantizado 😅 por lo demás sin duda alguna, para mi gusto, el mejor!!!

super gut