All Products Guitar Cases, Covers & Straps

		5.0 (1)
	Add a review

Planet Waves Lock Strap

Fits any guitar end pin. - A result of years of research, the patented design of Planet Lock fits virtually any guitar and stays locked in place until you release the side pin. Unlike ordinary strap lock systems, the Planet Lock is designed to fit securely on your guitar's existing end pin. The Planet Lock is safe, secure, and easy to use. Adjusts 32"-57" - - Planet Waves 2" PLANET LOCK Strap Features: - New and Improved Design! - 60% smaller strap ends with improved locking mechanism - Now available in Planet Waves 5 best-selling strap patterns - Adjusts 32"-57"

Price: $12 to $25

Compare Prices

at 67 stores

Searched Planet Waves Lock Strap in Reviews

The perfect locking strap!

Comments

Prior to obtaining Planet Waves Lock Straps I was an avid user of the Dunlop "Straplok" systems. Those required you to replace your existing guitar's strap pins and screws, and then install special stap attachments at the ends of your guitar straps. While those seem to work well, I had been looking for something a bit simpler, something that didn't require that I remove any parts from an existing guitar. You see, the gold hardware with the Ibanez JEM7V is quite nice looking, and I just didn't want to replace the original strap pins at both ends this signature guitar.

I found my solution: The Planet Waves lock straps. The strap itself comes with a locking mechanism that twists into place after you snap on the strap over each stap button on your guitar. In fact, it rachets whlie you're twisting it and remains incredibly secure until you release the rachet with a button on the side of the lock. There is absolutely no concern about accidental disconnection with these straps. Plus, they're available in various colors and patterns, including two of my favorites which contain the artwork of Satch himself.

Minor complaints: The strap ends are a very rigid structure which contains the locking mechanism. Therefore they remain set at the same angle as the strap pins on your guitar, as opposed to bending like a normal strap. This isn't necessarily bad, it just can look a bit awkward. Also, the locking mechanism really holds to your guitar pins rather tightly, and there's very little rotational movement unlike one of the Dunlop "Straplok" systems which have very free 360-degree movement even though the strap is completely locked. You'll get used to this quickly, though, and the convenience of the locking straps certainly makes up for it. Also, getting it over a JEM7V's pin is somewhat of a pain since the guitar pins are very large on this guitar. With some effort it can be done however.

Overall I think it is a great locking strap. I love the fact that I can leave my existing hardware alone on every guitar!

Liked about it	1. Very secure locking mechanism 2. Easy disconnection 3. Available in great colors & patterns
Didn't like	1. Almost holds the strap to the pin too tightly. 2. Sometimes could be difficult to affix to guitars that have very large strap pins (like the JEM7V).