The guitar strap is one of the essential accessories for guitarists on stage. Needless to say, the belt should be selected not so much by color and texture, but by the principle of its fastening, stability and convenience for the musician. There are several types of belts, and they differ in the type of fastening. How to choose and attach a guitar strap?
It is necessary
a guitar strap of the correct type
Instructions
Step 1
Before heading to the music store for a strap, inspect your guitar to find out what type of attachment the manufacturer has provided. The most common variant is when buttons are located on the side of the guitar (acoustic guitars and electric guitars). There can be one button located on the shell at the bottom of the guitar body, or two (on electric guitars). In the second version, one button is located near the heel of the neck, the second - in the lower part of the body. Classic guitars often have no buttons at all.
Step 2
Belt attachment for versions with buttons. Get the belt you need, as wide as possible and with a shoulder pad. Fasten it with buttons, choosing the length you need. Move the shoulder pad so that the edge of the belt does not cut into the shoulder. In case there is only one button, hook the other end of the belt to the head of the neck.
Step 3
Fastening for options without buttons. In this case, you need to choose a strap model with a hook. Single crochet options are called "ties". Hook the hook of such a belt over the resonator hole on the top deck - the socket. Run the strap under the guitar and put it around your neck like a tie. It all depends on whether you feel comfortable in such a belt. Remember that in this case the instrument will only be held on one hook and you cannot let go of the guitar, the instrument may fall.
Step 4
Another option for attaching a strap for guitars without buttons is over the shoulder. It is more secure than a tie belt. Use a strap with two hooks. Hook one hook to the outlet and sling over your shoulder. Draw the second hook from below under the shell and also hook it into the resonator hole. Adjust the length of the belt to suit your height.
