Alnus Rubra
Loving nature’s wonders
They are indeed secure, On a stiffer strap, I find I need some hand lotion following securing said strap:
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Ouch! Have you been playing the John Merrick chord?!
US Core Strap Buttons
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Ouch! Have you been playing the John Merrick chord?!
Mvenuti1980
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Like everyone else, I immediately put Schallers on all my guitars.
Yep, same here. If you store it in the case it’s a PITA.
aphantomvaper
Bend it to the Owl!
I'd feel differently if that happened to me for sure! Hope the digit is ok man!They are indeed secure, On a stiffer strap, I find I need some hand lotion following securing said strap:
GuitarJammin
Guitar Player
I love the PRS buttons.
Funny thing is I forgot my strap at a gig one day and a guitarist had a spare PRS strap....the black one with the white signature on it and leather ends.....When I tried to use it, it didn't fit on my PRS. The leather was too thick to fit underneath the strap button. It fit fine on his SE. To add to the pain I already had the exact strap on order...and now I knew I couldn't use it.
I use those colored Ernie Ball straps mostly on everything. The PRS buttons stay planted pretty well on those with the EB straps. Also there are not metal parts to ding your PRS if you accidently swing the clip into the body....which is the MOST important part for me. I'm clumsy.
Funny thing is I forgot my strap at a gig one day and a guitarist had a spare PRS strap....the black one with the white signature on it and leather ends.....When I tried to use it, it didn't fit on my PRS. The leather was too thick to fit underneath the strap button. It fit fine on his SE. To add to the pain I already had the exact strap on order...and now I knew I couldn't use it.
I use those colored Ernie Ball straps mostly on everything. The PRS buttons stay planted pretty well on those with the EB straps. Also there are not metal parts to ding your PRS if you accidently swing the clip into the body....which is the MOST important part for me. I'm clumsy.
11top
Cousin Eddie's cousin
I’ve heard this concern expressed before. I have Schallers on almost every guitar I own. I’ve taken straps on and off thousands of times, and I’ve never come close to dinging or scratching an instrument in that manner.* I admit that I’m careful, but it’s also not that hard to do, and it’s much faster (and I’d defend safer) than using the original PRS buttons.
*Maybe I should knock on wood (maple or mahogany).
Herr Squid
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The Schaller locks are perfectly designed for putting dents in tops. Think about it: a heavy little pendulum swinging from the end of a strap with that little ball-shaped knob on it. I dinged up two tops with those little f!?kers (one a Modern Eagle) before I learned my lesson and got super-careful with them.
theGaroudini
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Guy I want to buy Schaller strap lock on my PRS SE custom 24 , does it fit ? Does it need drilling?
Andrew Paul
The cat's meow
They are indeed secure, On a stiffer strap, I find I need some hand lotion following securing said strap:
Sorry .... I think your hand modeling days are over..... (not that I think you ever had a career in hand modeling)
Andrew Paul
The cat's meow
OK folks here is the difference of the new core strap buttons versus old. New one is on the left from my new 2021 HBII. One on the right was from my MEV’s 2020.
Andrew Paul
The cat's meow
Note that the shaft is longer on the new style (bottom one)
letterk
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The new Schaller S-Lock buttons have an integrated larger screw and it's larger than the previous version. You may have to drill a larger hole. Or you can look for the Fender strap locks, which are just the older version of Schaller. Although, you'll have to use a little thread locker to keep it from unscrewing. The S-Locks have a set screw to keep it from unscrewing.
Moondog Wily
Howlin' At The Moon!
Damn, all 3 of my 2021 gits must have been using up the last of the old hardware because they all have the old ones! Sure could use that extra length, getting some of my straps on can be a chore and that extra 1/8 inch or so would help!! I know, move to Schalers!!!Note that the shaft is longer on the new style (bottom one)
Andrew Paul
The cat's meow
Keep in mind although my new HBII has 2021 s/n it arrived at the store in January like three days before I purchased it and purchased it a little over a week ago so it is a late 2021 guitar.
sergiodeblanc
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OK folks here is the difference of the new core strap buttons versus old. New one is on the left from my new 2021 HBII. One on the right was from my MEV’s 2020.
I’m about to lose my mind and write a very strongly worded letter.
Andrew Paul
The cat's meow
Remember I’m only the messenger…. Reporting the change
bodia
Authorities said.....best leave it.....unsolved
I was able to get all of my S locks installed with no additional drilling.
WEDGE
Zombie five, DFZ
I prefer lockers but that new button looks great, the extra depth is a lot of the struggle with the old one.
alantig
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Sorry .... I think your hand modeling days are over..... (not that I think you ever had a career in hand modeling)
He's joining Ray McKegney on the sidelines.
garrett
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The new style looks like a much better design for the purpose.
