How Do I Install this?

Determine which button you want to use: Strap Lock Adapter or QuickSecure™ button and make sure in place. (Step 1) The output jack must first be unplugged from the internal preamp, unscrewed and removed. (Step 2) Run the jack cable through the center opening of Acousti-Lok and back into the guitar, felt side against the guitar. The jack mounting plate rests in the recessed portion of Acousti-Lok and the multiple mounting screw holes allow you rotate to the best position. The strap button should be aimed upward or angled slightly back toward your body when the guitar is in playing position. (Step 3) Run the same screws that held the jack in place back through the jack and Acousti-Lok mounting holes and tighten. Plug jack back into the internal preamp and secure wire in place.

Which pickups are compatible with the 3 screw jacks/end pins?

Specifically Designed for 3 Screw Output Jacks & Endpins found on TAYLOR® Guitars with ES-B™ or ES-Go™, TAYLOR® GS Mini® without Electronics, TAKAMINE® Guitars, YAMAHA® Guitars and many others that use this style jack. If your output jack is similar to the one in the photos, round and held in place by three screws, it will most likely fit.

Where should the Acousti-Lok strap button be pointing to be in the ideal position?

The Acousti-Lok must be snug tight on the output jack and strap button be pointed back to the player when in the playing position. Depending on the size of your gut, the strap button should be pointing somewhere between the 9:00-11:00 position.

What are the 2 ‘n 1 button options?

Determine which button you want to use: Strap Lock Adapter or QuickSecure™ button. The smaller side button is the SCHALLER® style strap lock button that you would use to give you the option to use strap locks on your acoustic guitar. If you don’t want to use strap locks but need a quick, safe way to secure your strap you will unscrew and reverse the button to use our innovative QuickSecure™ “mushroom-style” button that we designed to make it easier to slide your strap over and be securely held in place while you play.

Will the end of my strap block the output jack?

The amount of extra material that goes beyond the strap pin opening on a guitar strap varies considerably. While this material may seem to partially block the output jack opening, it is flexible and can rest against or lay over the guitar cable with no issue. If you’re running into an issue with your strap you may be able to trim the end of the strap, depending on how it’s made. Also, consider using a right angle plug into your guitar if you’re not doing so already. That may allow a longer strap end to rest over the jack once it’s plugged in. Acousti-Lok was designed to be as stealth and unobtrusive as possible while serving its ultimate purpose, securing the strap to the guitar with strap locks. A longer or larger design may not fit into some guitar cases as well and would protrude further off the guitar.

Will Acousti-Lok work with DUNLOP® Straps Locks?

It’s easy to convert Acousti-Lok to be used with DUNLOP® strap locks, but you will need a shorter screw. Simply loosen the screw holding the Acousti-Lok strap button in place and replace it with the DUNLOP® strap button.

We use and recommend a socket head cap screw #6-32. Screw lengths needed are 1/4″ long for FISHMAN® and LR BAGGS® style (MN270 & MN271), 3/16″ for the TAYLOR® 9v EXPRESSION SYSTEM® (MN272), and 1/8” for 3 Screw Ouput Jacks & End Pins (MN273).

If you’re handy you can file or grind down the original screw to the appropriate length. Please note the screw can not protrude beyond the surface of the underside at all or it will scratch your guitar.

For more details on how to convert the Acousti-Lok to work with DUNLOP® Strap Locks CLICK HERE for a tutorial video.

Do I have to buy Schaller brand strap locks to be compatible with Acousti-Lok?

No. You can use Schaller brand strap locks, or one of the many copies of their original design that are readily available. Here are several options:

• Grover Strap Locks
• Fender Strap Locks
• Guitar Center’s Proline Brand Strap Locks
• Framus & Warwick – S-Style Security Lock System

TAYLOR®, MARTIN®, FISHMAN®, SWITCHCRAFT®, SCHALLER®, BREEDLOVE®, LR BAGGS®, GIBSON®. DUNLOP®, K&K SOUND®, DIMARZIO® and all other third party brand names are trademarks of their respective owners. Music Nomad LLC is not affiliated with those owners, nor claims ownership of those marks.

Carl Hardin, Josh Turner Touring Tech took Acousti-Lok on the road:

As a touring tech, I am always looking for products to keep my equipment safe, secure, and show ready. Having the Acousti-Lok with us on the road has been the greatest product you can ask for in a acoustic guitar. It allows you to have a locking strap, and not modify your instrument. Touring with country artists who use acoustic guitars worth several thousand dollars, this is a must have product that does not budge even after multiple hand offs and movement across the stage, and is non invasive to the instrument and is safe and easy to install. Will be adding these to my tool box and adding them to every acoustic instrument that we have out on the road!! Everything MusicNomad makes is gold and I’m beyond stoked there is a company out there as great as MusicNomad.

Daniel, Kane Brown Touring Tech took Acousti-Lok on the road:

Using the Acousti-Lok in a live performance setting every night gives me the confidence that my artist’s equipment will always be safe and secure. With its sleek look and simple installation I couldn’t be happier and will be installing it on all acoustics I tech for and own.

Justin Michael Weaver guitarist for Josh Turner had this to say about our Acousti-Lok:

The Acousti-Lok has solved the issue of plugging in an acoustic guitar in a live environment. I switch instruments rapidly throughout a show-and I can not afford to have the strap come off of the 1/4” jack mid switch and cause me to frantically fumble around before the next song. Problem solved.

Frank Rodriguez Touring Tech for Shawn Mendes, Adam Sandler & Gwar had this to say about our Acousti-Loks:

I love the simplicity of the Acousti-Loks! The fact that if you have an LR Baggs pickup or Taylor Expression pickup, you don’t have to modify your instruments to install them! As my artists run and jump on and off stage, the strap coming off is one less thing to worry about. It’s so great and convenient! It makes my job as a guitar tech A LOT easier and less stressful!! Thank you MusicNomad!! You nailed it!

Brian T., a musician, posted this about Acousti-Lok:

Every once in a while a manufacturer creates a product that solves a problem, in this case it’s MusicNomad. They sell three versions of the Acousti-Lok. I won a Taylor version and was sold as soon as I installed it. Ordered three more the next day.

Taylor Guitars recommends Acousti-Lok as a strap lock solution for Acoustic Guitars in this blog post:

https://blog.taylorguitars.com/how-to-use-strap-locks-with-your-taylor-acoustic-guitar

Acoustic Guitar Magazine picked our Acousti-Lok Strap Lock Adapter as one of the best guitar accessories in 2020

If you’ve ever had your guitar slip off your strap, or just live in fear of it happening, then look for the MusicNomad Acousti-Lok. It replaces your acoustic-electric guitar’s endpin jack with a clever device that allows you to use a strap lock with a guitar fitted with an output jack/strap button.

https://acousticguitar.com/top-gear-the-best-acoustic-guitars-and-accessories-of-2020/

Justin Yates, a musician emailed us about our Acousti-Lok:

This product is amazing and is exactly what I have been looking for. I’ve been using this Acousti-Lok for over a year now and can only say good things. It is very affordable, super easily to install, and it isn’t some clunky additional attachment you have to mount to the guitar. You install it and you are done. Simple & easy. It’s also so small that it won’t cause an issue when pulling your instrument in and out of its travel case. Music Nomad saw this issue and have made a product that solves it better than any other on the market.

The Acousti-Lok is a total game changer if you are a Taylor Guitar owner who NEEDS strap locks on your guitar but can’t due to Taylor’s Battery Box.

Music Nomad’s Acousti-Lok = 10 out of 10!