D'Addario: Planet Waves Dual-Lock Strap Lock

The strap locks are called Planet Waves, but the packaging and strap locks are actually branded D'Addario - the parent company. Tested with a Squier Strat (14 mm diameter strap button), Epiphone Les Paul (14 mm diameter strap button), Gibson Les Paul (15.3 mm diameter strap button), PRS Custom 24 (15 mm diameter strap button). Worked on all of them, even when combined with a very thick leather strap. Very nice indeed. By comparison, the twist-style Dunlop strap lock could only work with a thin strap on the Strat or Epiphone, but not the others. Hole for the strap button to go into is 16.4 mm wide, but the button then needs to fit into a cup with a diameter of 15.5 mm (so 15.5 mm is the maximum diameter of your strap button). Hole for the strap button's neck is 9.3 mm (so that is the maximum width of the neck of your strap button - the part where the strap sits). This means that it will even work with some electro-acoustics where the jack and strap button are combined, but you will need to measure the neck of your button to make sure that yours is narrow enough. (This also sets the minimum width of the strap button, but that measurement is more complex, since it would need to be the width between one side of the button's neck, and the far side of the button's head. Quite simply; very few standard strap buttons are small enough to be a problem.) Plastic is 1.7 mm thick, so you need that much free space for it to fit between the strap and the button head. If you want to use it for holding a guitar cable, the cable slot is 6.4 mm wide at its narrowest point, so that's the maximum diameter of the cable. A 7 mm thick cloth-covered cable could be forced through with difficulty, but any thicker and it would cause the clip to remain open, allowing it to unclip from the guitar. Easy enough to fit with thin straps. Needed a bit more care to fit it with a thick leather strap (but even coped with a large, padded strap). Easier to use than the Dunlop twist style strap lock, and cannot accidentally be twisted off either. With thicker straps, it can press the leather strap onto the guitar finish, and over time may cause rubbing. Locks very well, not brave enough to test swinging the guitars over my head, but it doesn't feel like it could ever come off by accident, so it's much better than the Grolsch-style rubber washers. However, it is important that you keep the wire-slot side of the clip facing down towards the ground when you are holding the guitar; away from the guitar strap (the direction it would naturally be if you have a cable going through it). If you rotate it the other way up (so that the wire slot is aimed upwards towards your shoulder), then pull the guitar strap outwards, the stress from the strap gets put against the wire slot, which can cause it to unclip. Attached a picture to show this.

Absolutely perfect for Gibson/Epiphone SG which doesn't like any other locks: the rubber ones just don't hold, Dunlop rotating ones and D'Addario Planet Lock are just not thin enough. This one just clicks in and holds forever, simple, convenient, and reliable.

For £5 these are a cheap alternative to the likes of Schaller and work well. Of particular interest to me was the improvement it makes to my ES-339 which has the strap button mounted on the rear of the neck. This device lessens the strap angle and means that the guitar doesn't fall away from your body as much. Not as good as moving the button onto the horn but an improvement nonetheless.

Fab.... perfect choice to ensure my strap stayed fixed to my guitar. Really pleased.

These D'Addario strap locks are a very simple device, but utterly effective. A strap falling off a guitar can be potentially disastrous in a live gig situation, an issue easily rectified by such a simple item. The strap locks slot over the strap button, and are made of strong, but relatively flexible plastic. One other neat addition is a tubular plastic runner which holds your guitar lead securely in place. Highly recommended item from a quality brand.

This is a very clever product. Looks good, works well and no more warping cable round/under the strap

Couldn't get them on my japanese fender strat which is what I wanted them for initially - do fit on a Schecter I have which has smaller strap buttons and they do hold well. Kept in end because they were cheap in reality. Just be aware they are not one size fits all. Knocked down to 3 for this fact as would expect them to fit strat style buttons

Great little product, easy to fit onto the guitar, holds tight and keeps the strap in place. Also holds your cable, meaning no need to thread it through the strap, or have it hanging loose. Two in the box, but only needed for holding the cable, so I used a flat rubber lock at the other end and attached the second of these to a different guitar. A great purchase for under a fiver!

Excelente producto. Cumple su función al 100%

These D’Addario Dual-Lock Guitar Strap Locks are fantastic. The design is simple yet highly effective—perfect for band rehearsals or live gigs without worrying about your guitar falling. The best part is the smart, straightforward design: no screws, no drilling, just snap it on and you’re good to go. And the price is definitely a highlight, making them a very affordable option. Overall: reliable, easy to use, and excellent value for money. 100% recommended.

Ad oggi i migliori che ho provato, solidi e bloccano con efficacia

I got 10 to cover my 8 guitars and have some hot spares. I wanted it mainly as Cable Holder and secondarily as Strap Locker. They fit all well to all kind of my guitars, LesPaul, Strat, Tele. The fact that it catches exactly at the "button" of the instrument and not at the strap, as other "dedicated cable holders" do, is very convenient for me. Being a dual-practicality item, Strap Locker AND Cable Holder AND also at this price is a Win-Win purchase for any guitarist (at least an amateur like me, I don't know what the on-stage ones are doing). Thank you D'Addario.

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