--- product_id: 2010141 title: "D'Addario Elliptical End Pins, Chrome" brand: "planet waves" price: "€ 19.31" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Planet Waves" url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/2010141-daddario-elliptical-end-pins-chrome store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Universal fit for guitars & basses Elliptical locking design Easy, tool-free installation D'Addario Elliptical End Pins, Chrome **Brand:** planet waves **Price:** € 19.31 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎸 Lock in your style, not just your strap! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** D'Addario Elliptical End Pins, Chrome by planet waves - **How much does it cost?** € 19.31 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/2010141-daddario-elliptical-end-pins-chrome) ## Best For - planet waves enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted planet waves brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Choose Your Style:** Available in chrome, black, or gold to match your instrument and personal vibe. - • **Plug & Play Setup:** Quick, hassle-free installation means you’re ready to rock in minutes—no extra tools needed. - • **Sleek Chrome Finish:** Polished chrome complements any guitar or bass aesthetic with a modern, professional look. - • **Universal Compatibility:** Works seamlessly with all guitars and basses—ditch the strap lock confusion forever. - • **Secure Your Strap, Secure Your Stage:** Elliptical shape locks strap firmly, preventing accidental slips mid-performance. ## Overview The D'Addario Elliptical End Pins feature a unique elliptical design that securely locks your guitar or bass strap in place, eliminating accidental slips without bulky hardware. With a sleek chrome finish and easy installation, these pins fit all guitars and basses, offering a stylish, universal solution for musicians seeking reliable strap security and aesthetic appeal. ## Description Product Description The Planet Waves Elliptical End Pin was designed to secure the strap to your guitar without any bulky hardware or dedicating a strap to a specific guitar. The elliptical shape combines function and style by locking your strap in place while complementing the aesthetics of any guitar or bass. Use any strap with any guitar and have the security of a locking system with the Planet Waves Elliptical End Pin. Available in black, chrome and gold. From the Manufacturer The Planet Waves Elliptical End Pins are designed to secure any strap into place with a quick and easy installation. Unlike ordinary round end pins, the elliptical shape combines function and style by making it very difficult for the strap to accidentally dislodge from the end pin while playing. The attractive look is a perfect complement to the aesthetics of any guitar or bass. Available in Black, Chrome and Gold.Planet Waves, part of the D'Addario family of brands, is known for innovative, problem-solving, quality musical accessories. Planet Waves offers a complete line of award-winning accessories including cables, picks, tuners, capos, straps, humidifiers, maintenance tools and more. Review: Great for holding the strap tight. - These end pins work great and are easy to use as replacements or an add on to a classical guitar. I have had straps come off causing the guitar to fall because the strap slides off the round end pins. These provide that extra length to help secure the strap. I also use rubber flex lock strap blocks and they help ensure the strap stays put. Price is good for these replacements and the quality excellant. Review: Excellent design, simple solution for those who hate strap locks - I must first state for the record, I hate strap locks. Hate may be a bit shy of the mark, actually. I've never met a set I liked in any single way. I've only ever dropped an instrument that HAD strap locks on it. In fact, EVERY instrument I've owned with strap locks has suffered a gravity attack caused by the very device intended to prevent such misfortune. Schaller type strap locks tend to come unscrewed- even with Locktite. When you install them, you are compressing the nut and washer against a compressible material (leather, nylon, etc), so it is never really tight. Plus there's only about two threads on the slim little nut, and if they aren't a really tight match to the other half, wear very quickly (especially since you have to tighten them so often). Duncan type often suffer from 'non-positive lock syndrome' if not regularly cleaned and lubed. Then there's the fact that unless all of your instruments are equipped with the same brand of lock buttons, your strap is only compatible with the ones which match. And then there is the the metal-on-metal clankyness. Yuck. Oh, and and the cost. Moving on. Why are these little Elliptical End Pins so brilliant? They are NOT strap locks. If you orient the widest points horizontally when you install them - as you should, then in order to put your strap on and take it off, you will need to turn the strap 90 degrees to the instrument. This isn't something you are likely to do inadvertently while reaching for your beer onstage. Sometimes the simplest design is the best design. And they're pretty, too. Downsides? I will say the screws supplied with these are pretty short, but then I would also argue there is no reason to not use the screws holding in the original strap buttons as long as they fit tightly. If they don't, using smaller or shorter screws is not the answer- especially considering if the screws cut new threads, you're pretty much- uh, screwed. The washers these come with are pretty small too, so I just used the screws and felt washers that came with the factory buttons. With a brand new strap, they can be a bit tricky to get on, but just as tricky to get off (which is good). That tight fit could cause some increased wear on the strap, especially if it is made from cheap materials. With older straps, just as with any traditional strap button, you need to develop a good habit of always checking the positive seat of the strap, but it is very easy to verify, and again much less likely to slip than a traditional button. Mechanical strap locks actually require just as much diligence to ensure they are still securely fastened and working properly. But with strap locks, if there's a problem, you'll have to grab some tools to fix it - or replace it entirely. Talk about a false sense of security. With PE's Elliptical End Pins, you just put the strap where it should be and you're set. If you are one who is taken to doing back-flips, or find yourself frequently using your strapped instrument like a hula-hoop onstage, then these probably won't save your precious instrument from the gravity goblin or inertia monkey's worst intentions. But if either of these antics are your norm, you might be better served by a permanently attached strap, or perhaps therapy. Since writing the review above, I've ordered several more sets to use on all of my basses. I'm done with traditional strap buttons and don't imagine ever going back to metal on metal strap locks. ## Features - Chrome finish - Safely secures strap to instrument - Works with all guitars and basses - Easy installation - Also available in black or gold ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B005FKF3L6 | | Age Range Description | 13 years and older | | Best Sellers Rank | #6,785 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #62 in Electric Guitar Hardware | | Brand Name | Planet Waves | | Color | Nickel | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,129) | | Fastener Type | Elliptical Pin | | Garment Size Country | United States | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00019954970376 | | Item Dimensions | 0.07 x 0.05 x 1 inches | | Item Type Name | Guitar Tools | | Item Weight | 0.02 Pounds | | Manufacturer | D'Addario &Co. Inc | | Manufacturer Part Number | PWEEP202 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | Replaced if defective. | | Material Type | Metal | | Pattern | Solid | | Size | Small | | Style Name | Modern | | Style Number | PWEEP202 | | UPC | 019954970376 | ## Images ![D'Addario Elliptical End Pins, Chrome - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41x9miSGO6L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for holding the strap tight. *by P***L on November 2, 2025* These end pins work great and are easy to use as replacements or an add on to a classical guitar. I have had straps come off causing the guitar to fall because the strap slides off the round end pins. These provide that extra length to help secure the strap. I also use rubber flex lock strap blocks and they help ensure the strap stays put. Price is good for these replacements and the quality excellant. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent design, simple solution for those who hate strap locks *by J***H on December 24, 2012* I must first state for the record, I hate strap locks. Hate may be a bit shy of the mark, actually. I've never met a set I liked in any single way. I've only ever dropped an instrument that HAD strap locks on it. In fact, EVERY instrument I've owned with strap locks has suffered a gravity attack caused by the very device intended to prevent such misfortune. Schaller type strap locks tend to come unscrewed- even with Locktite. When you install them, you are compressing the nut and washer against a compressible material (leather, nylon, etc), so it is never really tight. Plus there's only about two threads on the slim little nut, and if they aren't a really tight match to the other half, wear very quickly (especially since you have to tighten them so often). Duncan type often suffer from 'non-positive lock syndrome' if not regularly cleaned and lubed. Then there's the fact that unless all of your instruments are equipped with the same brand of lock buttons, your strap is only compatible with the ones which match. And then there is the the metal-on-metal clankyness. Yuck. Oh, and and the cost. Moving on. Why are these little Elliptical End Pins so brilliant? They are NOT strap locks. If you orient the widest points horizontally when you install them - as you should, then in order to put your strap on and take it off, you will need to turn the strap 90 degrees to the instrument. This isn't something you are likely to do inadvertently while reaching for your beer onstage. Sometimes the simplest design is the best design. And they're pretty, too. Downsides? I will say the screws supplied with these are pretty short, but then I would also argue there is no reason to not use the screws holding in the original strap buttons as long as they fit tightly. If they don't, using smaller or shorter screws is not the answer- especially considering if the screws cut new threads, you're pretty much- uh, screwed. The washers these come with are pretty small too, so I just used the screws and felt washers that came with the factory buttons. With a brand new strap, they can be a bit tricky to get on, but just as tricky to get off (which is good). That tight fit could cause some increased wear on the strap, especially if it is made from cheap materials. With older straps, just as with any traditional strap button, you need to develop a good habit of always checking the positive seat of the strap, but it is very easy to verify, and again much less likely to slip than a traditional button. Mechanical strap locks actually require just as much diligence to ensure they are still securely fastened and working properly. But with strap locks, if there's a problem, you'll have to grab some tools to fix it - or replace it entirely. Talk about a false sense of security. With PE's Elliptical End Pins, you just put the strap where it should be and you're set. If you are one who is taken to doing back-flips, or find yourself frequently using your strapped instrument like a hula-hoop onstage, then these probably won't save your precious instrument from the gravity goblin or inertia monkey's worst intentions. But if either of these antics are your norm, you might be better served by a permanently attached strap, or perhaps therapy. Since writing the review above, I've ordered several more sets to use on all of my basses. I'm done with traditional strap buttons and don't imagine ever going back to metal on metal strap locks. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best strap holder *by A***R on December 30, 2025* These are very well made and look beautiful. Really keep the guitar strap from coming off. ## Frequently Bought Together - Planet Waves PWEEP202 ELLIPTICAL END PIN - NICKEL - D'Addario Accessories Elliptical End Pins, Black - D'Addario Accessories D'Addario Elliptical End Pins, Gold, Large --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/2010141-daddario-elliptical-end-pins-chrome](https://www.desertcart.be/products/2010141-daddario-elliptical-end-pins-chrome) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*