If you've been wondering how to install Schaller Strap S Locks it's a pretty easy installation. Nic here at Couch shows us how to install strap locks in a pretty quick 2 minute video.

They work pretty well with Couch Guitar Straps, but on first installation, these wider strap locks tend to require a bit of extra stretch, so know this and  you're good. Due to Schaller's wider shaft and the need to stretch these locks over most, including Couch Guitar Straps, some people do choose to modify the hole in their straps. Our buddy João Pinheiro in Lisbon Portugal was having this problem and he discovered a handy little guide on the Basschat Forum on how to "re-engineer" your strap to fit these strap locks.

Basically you buy a 10mm leather hole punch ( Google it or try Tandy Leather, these things are pretty inexpensive).

Use this tool to blast a bigger hole in the strap to fit over your strap lock.  A rubber mallet works best, but a hammer will do. Make sure to use cardboard or a soft surface beneath your end tab and then line it up and carefully give it a good wack.

This should make the hole big enough to fit over your strap lock. Done!

Now we're not here to criticize Schaller, but someone aptly posted on the forum "Good instructions, but sorry, I'm not going to go through all this hassle to re engineer something that Schaller should have bothered to design and manufacture properly in the first place. -5 out of 10 for Schaller!" He does seem to make a point, but it's really not necessary to reengineer them in the first place!

Another Couch customer, Christopher Masters of Redford Michigan posted that "[He has] Schallers on all of my Couch straps, and I have not had to do anything like this.

"I prefer the tight fit, as it gives me an added sense of security when I'm doing things that I probably shouldn't be doing with my bass. They fit without modification - trust me."

So yeah our point is here that Schaller Strap Locks can seem too big for guitar strap keyhole. You CAN expand your keyhole if you want, but really they are fine as they are. We just wanted to show you some options, and include this video so you can understand the simple easy process of installing Schaller Strap Locks. Note in additional to carrying Schallers on our site here, we also have Dunlop Strap Locks which seem to be a bit slimmer so you have a choice.

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Okay cool so now you at least have some options and ideas if you have these kind of strap locks- May 11 at 1:37pm Couch Facebook Page
Hope this helps- Couch

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