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My problem : the guitar has one of these endpin/socket combos so the "pin" is quite large, too large for the cutout on my straps. How do you guys handle that situation , do you cut/punch a larger hole into the strap-end and if so, how do you secure the strap from slipping off that pin ?
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09-26-2019 12:30 PM
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I've had this problem on a couple of guitars. What i did was forcing the strap over the endpin with all my strength and intelligence (wiggling, turning it sideways, up and down, forth and back) and then just let it rest there. As it was very hard to force them on, there was less danger that they would fall off, so no precautions were necessary. Fortunately my cases allow the strap not to be removed when i put the guitars in. After some years of use it was actually possible to take the strap away and put it back on with much less effort.
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Neotech slimlock straps are designed to lock onto endpin connectors. The model I've been using has the sliding metal lock at each end. They have other designs I haven't tried. Their model lineup has become kind of confusing. Note that it's easy to order the wrong length on these straps so measure before you order rather than relying on their nomenclature.
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This looks like the perfect solution :
Strap Lock Adapter for Acoustic Guitars with Standard Output Jacks - Acousti-Lok by MusicNomad - Music Nomad
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Discontinued, according to their website.
Originally Posted by Spook410
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I use this one: Slimline Strap - End Pin Jack | Neotech
It's light, and works for me. I have leather straps, and I can get the endpin through the holes, but I'm concerned about it coming off, since there isn't much of a flange to keep the strap in place. With the Neotech straps, I don't have to worry about that. Reasonably priced, too.
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One model is.. the other isn't. For the one that is available, the lock at the upper end as well as the end pin is Option 1. Like I said, it's kind of confusing. Originally Posted by pcjazz
Slimline Strap - End Pin Jack | Neotech
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I also use leather straps exclusively and my experience is that if it's hard to force the strap over the endpin it won't come off easily. I never had a problem that it came off and i play like this regularly. But as stated above, once it's on i do not remove it for a long time as i have enough straps for every guitar. Originally Posted by sgosnell
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Almost perfect. I have a Guild AA which has the plug close to the output jack like this and the strap covers the hole, making it hard to plug in the guitar once it's strapped on. Originally Posted by gitman
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Originally Posted by sgosnell
This looks like an ok product but I want to keep using my old strap PLUS the guitar in question is a heavy electric archtop , with considerably
more heft than a lightly built flattop.... My strap of choice is a 3" wide Sadowsky Cotton strap which is lightweight, unobtrusive, has the perfect amount of "Grip" so as to not slide around too much over my shirt/jacket and it folds over/rolls up nicely (small footprint) when I put the guitar back in the case.
And it doesn't leave sweat-stains and rub-marks !!!!
I ordered that adaptor and will post my findings.
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I use a 90-degree adapter on most of my guitars. I use a Line6 G10 wireless system, and I don't want to accidentally break it by hitting it on something as it's sticking out with no reminder that it's there. The system comes with one included, and I've bought a couple of extras. The hole in the strap at the jack is big enough for most plugs to fit through. The wireless dongle is bigger than the hole, but I don't have a problem with using it alone without the adapter, I just prefer to use the adapter even on guitars with the jack mounted elsewhere.
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