Secure your prized instrument with confidence using Schaller S-Locks Guitar Strap Locks in Chrome. Since 1981, Schaller has been at the forefront of guitar security, and the S-Locks represent the pinnacle of their innovation. Building upon decades of German engineering excellence, these strap locks provide the most reliable and silent connection between your guitar and strap, ensuring peace of mind whether you’re on stage, in the studio, or practicing at home. This next-generation system, introduced in 2018, elevates security, durability, and ease of use to a new standard.
Understanding Your Schaller S-Locks: Key Features and Installation
Before installing your new Schaller S-Locks, we recommend taking a moment to familiarize yourself with their innovative design and components. Understanding the features will ensure correct installation and allow you to fully appreciate the security and performance benefits.
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S-Locks: Safe, Silent, and Superior Strap Security
The Schaller S-Locks are engineered with a meticulous three-part design, each element crafted for optimal performance and seamless interaction:
- One-Piece Hardened Steel Strap Buttons: These robust buttons form the foundation of the S-Lock system, providing an unshakeable anchor point on your guitar.
- Ergonomic S-Lock Mechanism: Designed to accommodate various strap thicknesses, the S-Lock itself offers effortless and secure engagement with the strap button.
- Patented Lock-Wheel with Triple Security Architecture: This innovative locking nut is the heart of the S-Lock system, providing multiple layers of security to prevent accidental release.
(Fig. 1: Complete set of Schaller S-Locks in Chrome, including strap buttons, locks, and lock-wheels)
The Uncompromising Strap Button: Strength and Instrument Protection
The Schaller S-Locks strap button is a testament to intelligent design and material quality:
- Innovative One-Piece Construction: The streamlined one-piece design simplifies installation using a standard 3mm (1/8″) Allen key, ensuring a clean and secure fit.
- Optimized 4.0mm Wood Thread (Size M): Specifically engineered with a 4.0mm wood thread in S-Lock size M for maximum holding power in your guitar body. (Sizes S (3.5mm) and L (4.5mm) are available separately for varied instrument needs). Refer to the installation guide for size selection advice.
- Hardened Steel for Maximum Durability: Manufactured from the hardest steel, these buttons are built to withstand years of use and provide unwavering security.
- High-Grade Felt Washers Included: Each strap button comes with premium felt washers to protect your guitar’s finish, preventing scratches and ensuring a snug, non-marring fit.
The Enhanced S-Lock Mechanism: Versatility and User-Friendly Design
The S-Lock mechanism itself has been refined for enhanced performance and ease of use:
- Extended Thread Length for Thicker Straps: Accommodates straps up to 6mm thick, providing versatility for a wide range of guitar straps, from thin leather to thicker padded options.
- Redesigned Stainless Steel Locking Bolt: Features a newly designed slanted locking bolt crafted from stainless steel. This minimizes wear and maximizes long-term reliability and safety, ensuring consistent performance over time.
- New Ergonomic Pull-Up Ball Design: The redesigned pull-up ball offers improved ergonomics and tactile feedback, making locking and unlocking the mechanism intuitive and comfortable.
- Standard 10mm Strap Hole Compatibility: Designed to fit standard 10mm holes found on most guitar straps, ensuring broad compatibility and easy integration with your existing gear.
The Revolutionary S-Locks-Wheel: Triple-Stage Security
The patented Lock-Wheel is the key to the S-Locks’ unmatched security, incorporating a 3-stage safety concept:
- Patented Thread for Secure Hand-Tightening: The Lock-Wheel’s specialized thread pattern ensures a tight and reliable hold that can be confidently secured by hand – no tools required for standard tightening.
- 2-Hole Mount for Increased Torque: The integrated 2-hole mount (compatible with a 2mm Allen key or screwdriver) allows for applying greater tightening torque, maximizing holding power for ultimate security in demanding performance situations.
- Undetachable Grub Screw for Permanent Hold: Features a stainless steel grub screw (M2.5 x 5mm) with a tapered cap and slot, providing a virtually undetachable hold. To remove the Lock-Wheel, simply unscrew the set screw, and the thread will self-clear, maintaining functionality for future use.
Final Assurance: Silent and Secure
- Shake Test Confidence: Once assembled, give your guitar a gentle shake. The solid, rattle-free connection provided by the S-Locks will be immediately apparent.
- Silence on Stage and in the Studio: Experience unparalleled silence – whether you’re performing live or recording, S-Locks eliminate unwanted rattling and noise, ensuring clean and focused sound.
S-Locks and Original Schaller Security Locks: Compatibility
Understanding compatibility is key when upgrading or mixing components:
a.) S-Locks and Legacy Schaller Security Locks – Partial Compatibility:
- Old Strap Button + New S-Lock (Lock): Compatible, but the silent feature of the S-Locks will not be fully realized.
- New S-Lock Strap Button + Old Security Lock (Lock): Limited compatibility, and not recommended. This combination may compromise the intended security and performance of the S-Lock system.
For optimal performance and full feature utilization, always pair the new S-Lock lock with the Lock-Wheel with your strap. This ensures compatibility with all Schaller strap buttons (both old and new) while leveraging the complete advantages of the advanced Lock-Wheel security system.
Crucially, always verify that the lock is fully engaged with the strap button. Ensure the strap is correctly positioned within the lock, with the strap button securely seated in the U-shape of the lock mechanism to prevent instrument rotation and ensure maximum security.
b.) One Strap, Multiple Instruments: Expand Your Options
To use a single strap across multiple guitars, explore additional matching strap buttons available in various thread lengths to suit different instrument types and body thicknesses.
Scope of Delivery: Your Complete S-Locks Set
Your Schaller S-Locks set in Chrome includes everything you need for secure and silent guitar strap attachment:
2 x Strap Buttons with High-Grade Felt Washers
2 x S-Locks
2 x Lock-Wheels
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