Jim Dunlop Straplok® Strap Retainers Dual Design - Nickel

In the realm of guitar accessories, the Jim Dunlop Strap Retainer has emerged as a small yet ingenious innovation that transforms the way guitarists interact with their instruments. With its simple design and effortless functionality, this strap retainer has become an indispensable addition to my guitar setup, allowing me to swiftly and securely release my guitar strap with the click of a button. Here's my comprehensive review of the Jim Dunlop Strap Retainer, highlighting its convenience and practicality for musicians on stage and in the studio. From the moment I installed the Jim Dunlop Strap Retainer on my guitar, its unobtrusive design and durable construction became apparent. The retainer's discreet presence ensures that it doesn't interfere with the aesthetics of the guitar or hinder playing comfort. The reliable build quality assures me of its longevity, with the durable materials withstanding the rigors of live performances and regular use. The standout feature of this strap retainer is its quick-release mechanism. The button mechanism effortlessly detaches the guitar strap from the instrument, allowing for swift transitions between songs, instruments, or even quick adjustments during rehearsals and performances. This simple yet effective innovation eliminates the need for traditional strap locks or complicated maneuvers, streamlining the process of securing and releasing the strap. The Jim Dunlop Strap Retainer's ease of use is particularly impressive. The button is strategically positioned for easy access, making it intuitive to operate even during fast-paced playing. This user-friendly design not only saves time but also enhances the overall stage presence by reducing downtime between songs. Additionally, the strap retainer's compatibility with various guitar strap widths adds to its versatility. Whether you prefer a narrow or wider strap, the retainer accommodates different styles seamlessly, making it a suitable choice for a range of guitarists. The retainer's unobtrusive nature and straightforward installation process further add to its appeal. With minimal adjustments required to the guitar, you can enjoy the benefits of quick and secure strap release without compromising the guitar's aesthetics or structural integrity. In conclusion, the Jim Dunlop Strap Retainer is a game-changer that revolutionizes the way guitarists interact with their instruments. Its quick-release mechanism and user-friendly design redefine convenience and practicality, making it an essential tool for musicians seeking to optimize their stage presence and performance experience. Whether you're a professional guitarist or an enthusiastic hobbyist, this strap retainer offers a simple yet transformative solution that enhances both your playing and your connection with your instrument. With its seamless functionality and discreet presence, the Jim Dunlop Strap Retainer has earned its place as a must-have accessory for any guitar setup.

I’ve been using Jim Dunlop Straploks since 2020, and they’re now the first thing I install on every guitar I buy. I currently have 17 guitars, and every single one of them is fitted with these. The build quality is excellent - solid, reliable, and easy to fit. Once installed, they lock securely and give complete peace of mind when playing. I’ve never had a strap come loose or a guitar take a fall since switching to these. They look great, work flawlessly, and after years of use, they’ve proven to be incredibly durable. Quite simply, nothing else comes close.

Worked as expected, high quality

Well there's quite a bit about these that I enjoy, and most of all is how quickly I installed them. Now I put these on an Ibanez, which is a Japanese guitar and is of course made to different specifications than American instruments. That being said, it seems like any guitar that has holes that are too small for this won't require too extensive or severe of a drilling. I'll update this review as I load more of these systems onto different guitars as a courtesy to anyone on the fence about how much work this might require. It's understandable to be a bit reluctant to do something as permanent as drilling a larger hole into a guitar that you consider precious, but have faith in these locks. You really won't regret the decision and I'm sure you'll be satisfied with these enough to not want to go with a different set. There are great sets out there, but I really enjoy these for the fact that it's so easy to lock and unlock these. Schaller strap locks, for instance, are great and hold things in place, but require pulling out the pin on top and sliding them off to the sides to remove them. Not too big of an effort, but still more of one then pressing the button for the same function. It's really that easy, just push the button on the top of the locks to both attach and detach these from the guitar. You'll hear a reassuring click to know that they're locked in place. The black plating on the ones I purchased is a nice semi-gloss almost satin finish, with there just being enough sheen on them for them to stand out without being too flashy. Easily polished to a high sheen if thats what you're looking for, however. These also raise the strap at least an inch off of the guitar, with is great if you have a guitar wit a softer paint type like nitrocellulose lacquer and have a strap that might conflict with it or just a rougher strap material that might rub up against it. One last comment to make is that these don't come with a small fabric washer that most guitars come with stock underneath their existing strap buttons that work as a barrier between the metal and the guitar. Assuming that your guitar has these typically black little fabric washers underneath its strap buttons, go ahead and add those between these locks and your guitar just to prevent any wood to metal contact. That's my only tip, shouldn't harm your guitar even if you decide to have the buttons right up against your wood, but for anyone that isn't willing to take any risk with it I recommend this. I did so and it hasn't had an effect on how snug you can get these to sit. All in all, anyone trying to decide on which strap locks to go with, you really don't have to look any further now that you've found these Dunlops.

12 years later still holding up!

Great strap locks! After my guitar slipped off the strap at church on Sunday, I needed a better way to secure it.

As a session guitarist/bassist, I have a rack full of guitars and basses that I am constantly switching between during recording sessions. I ALWAYS use a strap when I play, and for a long time, I was just using the traditional type that slips over the stock strap buttons that come on every guitar. That system worked fine for a while, but I prefer keeping a dedicated strap on each guitar to avoid wearing out the straps and strap buttons, so as my instrument collection grew, the whole system started to become messy and unwieldy. Straps would become tangled, and my guitars wouldn't sit properly in the rack stand and would hang up when I tried to take one out. Perfect recipe for nicks and dents. I decided there had to be a better way. After doing quite a bit of research, I chose to convert all of my guitars and basses over to Dunlop Straploks. The main determining factor for me was that I really liked the push button design, as it would allow me to quickly and easily move a single strap between all of my instruments. I also liked that I could order additional strap buttons at a reasonable cost without having to order more of the full installation kits than I needed. And speaking of installation, the process was was simple and quick. I had my entire collection finished in under an hour. The one issue I did run into with these is that they did not work at all my with PRS Custom 24. PRS uses oversized strap buttons and screws, so the existing screw hole was already too large for the included Straplok screw, and the head of the original PRS screw was just slightly too big to fit through the Straplok button. So I guess I will be keeping the stock strap buttons and a traditional strap on that guitar. Aside from that one problem, these have been really great. Highly recommend.

Good product and design to make easy to put my guitar strap on and off, really easy to install and only need a drill, masking tape and watch a few videos before to avoid damaging your guitar. Some videos recommend to apply a little bit of bee wax on screws to avoid cracking the wood I used a little bit of chapstick and worked great. Fit really nicely with my guitar and screws are long enough to be secure it helps a lot to balance the guitar weight, easy to lock and unlocking the strap. Great value to the money paid.