Carvin has been offering Dunlop Straploks since the mid 1990's, and we've found that these are the best strap locking mechanism in the industry. You can order Dunlop Straploks on your Carvin Custom Shop Guitar or Bass, or order the straploks themselves to retrofit on an instrument you already own.

To Install the Strap Button on your guitar or bass:

Remove the existing strap button.

Drill a hole 1/8" in diameter and 1" deep at the place you want your strap button to be.

Insert the screw (7) into the strap button (6).

Screw button carefully into your instrument.

To Assemble the Attachment onto your strap:

If the strap attachment piece is assembled, you have to take it apart first. To take it apart, use a small flathead screwdriver or similar implement to remove the retainer clip (5). The pieces will then come apart easily.

Slip the locking pin (1) through the recessed washer (2).

Insert the locking pin and recessed washer (1 & 2) through the hole in your strap (3). The strap should sit flush against the recessed washer at the wider area of the locking pin. If the hole in your strap is not large enough, you will need to make it larger. This can be especially problematic on new leather straps. Simply use an electric drill (carefully!) to make the hole larger.

Slip the flat washer (4) over the locking pin.

Snap the retainer clip (5) into the small shank groove on the locking pin. The retainer clip fits snugly into this groove.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

To Lock: While pressing in the button in the center of the strap attachment, place the attachment into the button. Release the button when the unit is FULLY locked into place. Pull on the strap to make certain you have a secure lock.

To Unlock: Press the button in the center of the strap attachment and remove the attachment from the strap button.

Carvin has a long history of endorsing artists, such as Steve Vai, Tony MacAlpine, Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit, Craig Chaquico and many others. We?re proud of our commitment to world-renown musicians, as well as new talent such as P.O.D., Autumn Tragedy, and Steve Oliver.

To be considered for an endorsement, you should be a signed artist, either with a Major or Indie label, with a current CD (or forthcoming), as well as high-profile regional, national or international touring intent/experience. Endorsement deals are intended for professional musicians with the potential for broad market exposure. Although we understand there are many excellent musicians in the early stages of their career, we cannot accept demos that are not properly packaged.

For artist consideration, please send your press kit to Carvin. Include your band/personal bio, a copy of your latest CD, links to your website/MySpace or other online presence, as well as any other pertinent information. Send your package to:

Carvin Corporation
ATTN: Artist Relations
12340 World Trade Drive
San Diego, CA 92128

Any materials sent to Carvin cannot be returned.

Terms of endorsement deals are not available to the general public. If you are selected to be a Carvin endorser, the terms will be discussed when you are contacted.

We receive hundreds of endorsement requests every year, so please do not expect immediate results. Additionally, the Artist Relations department spends a great deal of time out of the office, so calling or emailing isn?t recommended. If you wish to follow up, please do so in writing only.