Dunlop Dual-Design Straplok System: Review

It's always frustrating when you purchase a guitar and, while playing it, the strap comes off the guitar and the guitar falls to the ground. I've had that happen a few times, and my guitar definitely shows the abuse. That's why I decided to install a straplok system on it, and ultimately decided to try out the Dunlop Dual-Design Straplok System, which, as it turns out, is pretty good.

Product Ratings for the Dunlop Dual-Design Straplok System:
Features: 4/5
Durability: 4/5
Price: 4/5
Overall: 4/5

Main Product Features

The Dunlop Dual-Design Straplok System is used by both bassists and guitarists alike. In my case, I used it on my bass guitar because the original strap knobs had rusted out. The installation for the Dual-Design Straploks is pretty simple. You simply screw in the knobs into the hole in your guitar, then attach the straplok system to your strap. Once you've done that, you can push the button in your strap and attach it to the straplok button, thus creating a tight lock.

In my experience, the lock is really tight and the strap has never fallen off the guitar. Dunlop claims that the straplok system can support up to 800 pounds. While I'm not sure this is the case, it does support my 15lb bass guitar just fine, and I'm sure it could probably support a 15lb Les Paul guitar fine as well.

I've only had issues with one aspect of the Dual-Design Straplok system and that's that it is sort of tough to push the button to release the strap. I sometimes have to push really hard to release it, and it does get to be a pain. I guess that shows how tight the lock is, but it's also a weakness of the system as most guitarists don't like having to use all of their strength just to get the strap off.

As far as the actual design and look of the straploks is concerned, Dunlop has done a fine job. The straploks-which come in four different colors-don't scratch easily, so if the look of your straploks is a concern, you won't have to worry about it with the Dunlop Dual-Design straploks.

Price: $14.95 at Musician's Friend

Overall:

The straploks are a little expensive for such a small accessory, but as far as I can tell, they're worth the price. The Dunlop Straplok System is extremely durable, and has a 360 degree groove and ball design that allows you to twist the guitar all the way around your body, which makes the system ideal for bassists and guitarists that really like to move around. However, the straplok system's one weakness is that it doesn't always release very easily, so taking the strap from one guitar to another can be a bit of a pain.