Fender Strap Button chrome

I've tried all the popular strap fittings and the corresponding buttons to fit on the guitar and I have found there is a problem of connecting and disconnecting when in a hurry at a gig. Then I tried the Fender ones. So much easier, quicker and smoother to change from one bass to the other whilst at a gig or even when playing different instruments at home. The best part is that you only need a couple of the complete set of Fender strap fittings, then you can buy the buttons to fit all your guitars and basses separately at a ridiculous low price. Absolute bargain. I did not find any problems with the fitting, but just make sure that the part on the strap is fully tight otherwise it is liable to come off. I'll give you a tip. Put a drop of Thread Grip on the thread and then tighten up with pliers. Safe as houses

These are deceivingly similar to the old Schaller buttons, and in that sense absolutely spot on. I've given it a good, not very good, because they are compatible with old Schaller strap locks - more so than the new Schaller S-Lock buttons (after they've ruined your guitar) - but have a little bit more play. But they sit tight and - again, unlike the new S-Locks - don't suddenly disconnect your strap from your axe.

Note: There's a theory going around that the S-Locks slip because of the redesigned strap locks, but actually, the old strap lock also slip of the S-Lock buttons more easily.

So if, like me, you're looking for 'proper' buttons to extend your range of instruments to use with the same strap, get these. Aside the little bit of added play, these are the closest you'll get to the original Schaller Straplock buttons.

Curiously, these come with longer screws than if you buy them in a Fender Strap Lock pack, so I was pleasantly surprised. And good too, because the old Schaller screw heads don't fit into the screw hole of the Fenders. Funny how they've made miniscule design changes, just so that they're not 'real' old-style Schaller buttons. But, per se, these are just as good.

I have orderd this buttons, to replace the original strap buttons of my Fender American Special Stratocaster.

The mounting was easy, unscrew the original ones, use a toothstick with titebond and screw the new Fender American Std buttons in the Body of your guitar.

The strap buttons work also with the Schaller Germany Security Locks, so they are an affordable alternative.

Craftmanship is good, they are long lasting and they will fit on every guitar, not even Fender.

I prefer to use it with the Fender White Felt Washers Set WH, to save the lacquer of my guitars. But it isn´t only the security aspect, it looks nice too.

Rock on!