https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/potential-problem-strap-locks/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:12:37 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/potential-problem-strap-locks/#post-197447 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 03:13:49 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion AKFlyingV https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/potential-problem-strap-locks/#post-197447 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/potential-problem-strap-locks/#post-197446 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 03:03:26 +0000 art&lutherie,

I really don't experience that myself. But I have never been one of those super tone freaks that hear the most subtle differences in tone anyway (not saying you are). If I don't like the way something sounds I just turn knobs until I like it. And most of the playing I do is at very high volume anyway, it is hard to say anything is diminished. :D

I have thought of wireless. If you are on a budget, go with Nady. They were the first to come out with wireless and have a good reputation in this area.

It would be nice to be able to walk around. I know a popular Blues player who walks around in the crowd while he solos, sometimes he will walk right out of the club. Makes for a great show.]]> Guitar Players Discussion Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/potential-problem-strap-locks/#post-197446 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/potential-problem-strap-locks/#post-197441 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 02:42:39 +0000 Sounds interesting, as i'm always tripping over my cables.]]> Guitar Players Discussion xg5a https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/potential-problem-strap-locks/#post-197441 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/potential-problem-strap-locks/#post-197402 Tue, 05 Sep 2006 23:08:37 +0000
A few months back I bought a wireless and found it to be fabulous for walking around at band practice or at gigs. Still, I hang out behind my multieffects board 95% of the time. Silly when I have the wireless...]]> Guitar Players Discussion corbind https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/potential-problem-strap-locks/#post-197402 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/potential-problem-strap-locks/#post-197356 Tue, 05 Sep 2006 18:21:39 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion art&lutherie https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/potential-problem-strap-locks/#post-197356 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/potential-problem-strap-locks/#post-197327 Tue, 05 Sep 2006 16:23:30 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion 97reb https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/potential-problem-strap-locks/#post-197327 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/potential-problem-strap-locks/#post-197314 Tue, 05 Sep 2006 15:32:56 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion leear https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/potential-problem-strap-locks/#post-197314 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/potential-problem-strap-locks/#post-196865 Sun, 03 Sep 2006 00:33:35 +0000
I always use cords that are longer than I need so that I have plenty of slack. I stand right in front of my pedalboard, but I use a 20' cable. Sometimes I like to walk around, this gives me plenty of room to spare. Having the loop of cable also insures the jack does not move around at the guitar making noise. I never have a problem with this.

When it comes down to it, you just have to be careful. Wrapping the cord around the amp handle guarantees I don't pull on the amp's input jack, but I could easily pull the amp over if I was not careful. So I try to always remember that I can't just walk anywhere I want. I have never pulled my amp over, but I have given it a tug a time or two.



You could always invest in a cordless system. But even they are not perfect. I have seen numerous players drop the little pack that attaches to your belt or back pocket. :D]]> Guitar Players Discussion Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/potential-problem-strap-locks/#post-196865 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/potential-problem-strap-locks/#post-196860 Sun, 03 Sep 2006 00:11:50 +0000
The guitar is a Schecter C-1 Classic, the output jack is at the butt of the guitar so, a 90 would make for less strain on the output jack however, it would still be putting strain on it.

Wes, I do put alot of slack in it but, when I move (and I do like to move :) ), the floor eats it all back up again. The strap locks take the strap too far away from the guitar. That's the problem.

Edited: Cause I'm an idiot!]]> Guitar Players Discussion Mike https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/potential-problem-strap-locks/#post-196860 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/potential-problem-strap-locks/#post-196855 Sat, 02 Sep 2006 23:42:37 +0000
On my PA speakers I always run the cables one loop around the speaker handle as well.

The cable jack and the input jacks are the weak spots. You just want to make sure you always pull on the cable itself and never the jacks.]]> Guitar Players Discussion Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/potential-problem-strap-locks/#post-196855