Fitting Loxx

[steve mac]

I have read here that quite a few folk have fitted Loxx strap pins, but can anyone tell me if the PRS screws that came with the guitar will be a straight replacement for the Loxx ones, thereby minimizing any screw size issues.
Cheers Steve

 

[wardog]

The prs screws are longer than the loxx. The loxx is a little fatter. But due to the short size in length, you will have plenty of thread left to replace the prs screws in. I have loxx on all my guitars. My prs guitars have zero issues when I put the original screws back in. can say that for the non-prs guitars.

 

[steve mac]

Thanks, I live in a place where I have to get travelers to bring this type of thing when they visit so I can't just pop down to the shops and try them. Such advice is invaluable.

 

[rungles]

I don't know about Loxx but Schaller straplocks now come with two sets of screws - the longest of which are the exact same length and width as PRS screws. I only ever use Schaller locks.

 

[ChrisCst22]

Been using Loxx for quite sometime now. Absolutely love them! IMO way better than schaller or dunlop but to each their own!

 

[vr6corrado]

Ive replaced a bunch of dunlop and schaller straplocks with Loxx on all my guitars, excepting one screw loosening a few times on my P24 trem, I think they're the best, a small piece of a toothpick (about half the thickness) solved the loosening problem

 

[Richard Lainegard]

The LOXX is a unit where the screw head is the actual fastening pin,
so not like say Straplocks Schaller where the screw is separate,
and you could use
anything that fits through the strap lock.

As been said, slightly shorter screw than the stock PRS; but also slightly wider,
so good snug fit. Even so much so that I had the finish crack off a bit on my MC58 with these.
Never the less, I have them on all guitars.

 

[steve mac]

Just to update in case anyone else comes across this thread. I eventually bought the Loxx strap locks and they fit perfectly in my Hollowbody couldn't be happier.

 

[Steve B]

I too will add a bit of praise for LOXX. I was a bit nervous to hear that Richard experienced a cracked finish on his MC58 as that's the exact guitar I just fitted with nickel LOXX. I rubbed each screw with a bit of Irish Spring bar soap and gently screwed them in and had no problem whatsoever. Got them just snug enough to stay and had no hint of cracking or strain on the wood or finish of my MC58. As others have said the LOXX screw is shorter but slightly thicker. I do think the soap helped to ease it in without straining the wood too much. Given that the PRS stock screws are a lot longer I think this will be completely reversible should I want to revert back at any time.

I considered Dunlops and Schallers but just didn't like how tall they sat off the guitar. The LOXX really have a nice low profile that works for me.

I bought these so I can remove the strap before I case my guitar and I should add that I don't gig with my guitar...it is merely a hobby for me but I do practice about 3-4 hours each week. Played for over an hour tonight and the LOXX held up just fine. So VERY nice to be able to quickly remove the strap after I play. I will cycle back on this thread to add an update in a few weeks.

So far I'm loving these strap locks though.

Steve

I will file another report a few months from now

 

[markintime]

I too will add a bit of praise for LOXX. I was a bit nervous to hear that Richard experienced a cracked finish on his MC58 as that's the exact guitar I just fitted with nickel LOXX. I rubbed each screw with a bit of Irish Spring bar soap and gently screwed them in and had no problem whatsoever. Got them just snug enough to stay and had no hint of cracking or strain on the wood or finish of my MC58. As others have said the LOXX screw is shorter but slightly thicker. I do think the soap helped to ease it in without straining the wood too much. Given that the PRS stock screws are a lot longer I think this will be completely reversible should I want to revert back at any time.

+10 - FWIW, I can absolutely testify to the soap trick of applying it to the threads of a screw. My mother taught me that when I was very young. She was very handy and always making things, guess she got it from her father who was a woodworker in the old country (Poland). The soap really helps ease those super tight fits when you are actually afraid of mangling a screw head (especially slotted screw heads) because of the force required on an untreated screw. Back that sucker out, load the threads and you will wonder why you had so much trouble the first time. :top:

Additional note: beeswax also works just as well.

Mark