Interesting strap adapter for acoustic guitars with an end jack.

[Krash58]

Just ordered one, will post an update.

[djeffcoat]

I hate to enlarge the strap hole on a quality instrument strap so I use this.

http://www.tapastring.com/strapkeeper0605.htm

[BT55]

Originally Posted by JayBee1404

A couple of questions...

1) Does the back of the Acousti-Lok contact the guitar’s finish? I have visions of it marring the lacquer if it rotates.

2) Does it work with a standard button-hole in the strap, or is it necessary to use a Strap-Lock? I really do not want any heavy chunks of metal swinging around on the end of my strap, waiting to clatter into, and dent, the guitar.

Thanks in advance...

The Acousti-Lok stands proud of the guitar. It also has a black “bumper” on the guitar side. I’ve tested it in a guitar case and it fits nicely so no problem there.

[JayBee1404]

Thanks BT55! Do you have any advice re: my question regarding standard strap button-hole vs. straplock?

[BT55]

Originally Posted by JayBee1404

Thanks BT55! Do you have any advice re: my question regarding standard strap button-hole vs. straplock?

I added strap locks to my straps. I buy them on eBay for about $4 a set. My only negative comments on strap locks is they rattle without pressure on them. I added small strips of adhesive backed felt to the female side (in the slot) and it tightened the connection. No more rattles.

[GHS]

Originally Posted by djeffcoat

I hate to enlarge the strap hole on a quality instrument strap so I use this.

http://www.tapastring.com/strapkeeper0605.htm

Yes. I have six of them...works the best that I've found so far.

[michaeljohnr]

Originally Posted by JayBee1404

A couple of questions...

1) Does the back of the Acousti-Lok contact the guitar’s finish? I have visions of it marring the lacquer if it rotates.

2) Does it work with a standard button-hole in the strap, or is it necessary to use a Strap-Lock? I really do not want any heavy chunks of metal swinging around on the end of my strap, waiting to clatter into, and dent, the guitar.

Thanks in advance...

I just got my J45 back from removing the electronics and having a new bone saddle installed. While it was there I asked for the Acoustic-Lok to be added. I wanted the button swapped for a Dunlop Dual Design strap lock button so I had the option of using a plain strap or one with the Dunlop button. The buttons can be swapped but in my case the bolt needed to be shortened slightly.

The part is proud of the guitars finish and I can’t see any stress that would cause it to bend and contact the wood. Mine didn’t come with a bumper but I’m not worried.

All in all it’s a good solution to a common problem. I like it.

[ocarolan]

All these devices are a solution looking for a problem.

As one or two folk have said, the key is having the correct sized hole.

It is easy to modify smaller holes with a sharp craft knife if you have a modicum of manual dexterity (which presumably you possess if you play guitar).

Better still use (preferably borrowed!) a proper leather punch to make a correctly dimensioned hole.

Rolls Royce solution - have your straps custom made with the correct size hole.

Keith

[Krash58]

Just got this adapter. Swapped a Dunlop dual design straplock pin for the original. Works great.

[michaeljohnr]

Thoughts after a week.

My thoughts:

1. It doesn’t contact the wood at all due to the washer on the outside of the existing jack. There is probably a 1mm gap between the guitar body and the piece. No issue there at all. You couldn’t possibly bend or warp this to make it contact the guitar. You would destroy the wood before you could do that.

2. It can’t work loose if installed with the recommended slight tilt back toward the player. The torque on the part is clockwise when hanging from a strap.

3. I swapped the Schaller button for a Dunlop Dual Design. I only use the strap lock on the rear button as the button on the neck side angles down and there’s no way the strap pops off. You need to slightly shorten the bolt if you swap buttons.

4. You *will* notice a SLIGHT bit of extra weight at that end of the guitar if you play without a strap. It’s a piece of brass I think? May or may not take a little getting used to if you are used to a certain balance. If not it’ll be a non-issue.

It was a good solution for me because it let me not plug the existing jack hole and is reversible in case I ever want to drop the electronics back in or ever sell the guitar to someone who does. It also prevented needing a hole drilled in the guitar for a button on that end.

Seems like an elegant solution that works well.

[Rudy4]

Originally Posted by Halcyon/Tinker

Thanks for posting that, I've been trying to re-find that genius piece of kit!

I used these in the past and they worked well. If you order from StewMac or belong to their "club" then it won't cost anything to ship.

https://www.stewmac.com/Hardware_and..._Set_of_2.html

[Krash58]

Originally Posted by ocarolan

All these devices are a solution looking for a problem.

As one or two folk have said, the key is having the correct sized hole.

It is easy to modify smaller holes with a sharp craft knife if you have a modicum of manual dexterity (which presumably you possess if you play guitar).

Better still use (preferably borrowed!) a proper leather punch to make a correctly dimensioned hole.

Rolls Royce solution - have your straps custom made with the correct size hole.

Keith

As your plain straps get older and the strap pin hole gets stretched, worn and a little ragged, they get loose. You will eventually drop your guitar. Strap locks eliminate this problem, (until the leather gets so old that the strap breaks). This solution lets you use a strap without involving the pickup jack, (and you dont need to drill a second hole for another strap pin for a strap lock). With the dual design Dunlop strap locks you can use a strap with a strap lock or a plain strap with the punched hole

[Rudy4]

I use Dunlop Strap-locs on anything I have a strap on. I feel very confident in their ability to hold. I use the option with the recessed mount because I have the quick release portion of the Strap-loc system installed on all the straps I own.

[auggie242]

Which Acousti-Lok do you need for a K&K Mini?
Metric or Standard?

[auggie242]

nevermind. found it