your favorite strap?

[Gene Machine]

ok, so I have a new guitar and I want a new strap for it that is easy to take on/off and doesn't require me to add another peg on the heel.

what do you guys use? regular old strap with a shoelace?special secret trick?

i'd like to take the strap off easy to put the guitar back in it's case, so i don't get humidity problems.

suggestions?

[zontar]

Lots of stuff here.
http://www.guitarscanada.com/Board/showthread.php?t=11185&highlight=strap

[Gene Machine]

unfortunately those are mostly for electrics, i'm mostly looking for a solution for an acoustic that does not have a strap peg on the heel of the guitar, but is not permanently tied onto the headstock.

so, barring tying a shoelace around my headstock with a bow, i'm looking for a more graceful solution...

suggestions?

[zontar]

Sorry--I should have read that a little more carefully.
Too bad nothing there helped.
I can't either--I always put a new strap button on the heel. (Okay-I've done that once--all my other guitars came with one--except my classical--I don't use it with a strap.

But most people I know use a shoe string or leather string that comes with the strap. I've also seen little leather loops that fit on the headstock.

[Mooh]

Planet Waves markets a cool quick release connector for the strap to headstock thing.

I always install heel mounted strap buttons on all my acoustics, including steel string, classical, mandolin, and bouzouki.

Ymmv.

Peace, Mooh.

[Gene Machine]

i'll check out planet waves.

[xuthal]

martin also makes a removable one like the planet waves.I dont know where you can find one except ebay,its some sort of snap like thing that you can put on any strap,i think,i've only seen pictures so i dont know a whole lot about it.

[exhaust_49]

What do you have against pitting a strap peg on the heal of the guitar (just being curious)? My guitar came with a peg on its heal and I like it better that way. I've tried tying the strap at the nut of the guitar and I didn't like it. The guitar will balance differently.

[Gene Machine]

because i bought a brand new martin and i'm not yet at the level of emotional security required to drill a hole in it.

also because i heard it would void warranty.

so if i was not the original owner, maybe. until then there must be a better solution...

IN fact I think i found one....

Stand by...... I'm going to fabricland today

[jimmy c g]

Martin sells a strap with a button for the headstock area.The button holds the strap together,which lies under your strings near tuners.I personally hate strap pins in the neck heel.looks like a shop class type deal.Actually,on some used Martins Ive had that had one they worked great but look like hell.Let us know what you went for!!!!! Jim

[Gene Machine]

ok, my design worked good. i used suede braid and a faux bone toggle button. the braid was a little pricey but it looks good and works well.

i'm into the strap converter for about $6 total, and the strap for about $10.

i took pics, then my batteries died.

so i'll have to post tomorrow.

[NB-SK]

How about one of those hooks with a suction cup on the back to fasten them to bathroom tiles? :smilie_flagge17:

[Gene Machine]

so here is my solution, cost me about $5 total for the button and the braided suede.

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[Mike MacLeod]

The case was settled 30 years ago (or thereabouts) when GM lost a case against someone who changed their own oil. The car broke and GM tried to claim that they broke warranty. The courts agreed with the owner of the car.
It must be proven that what you did caused the damage to the guitar. A Martin Certified repair person installing a strap pin will not void the warranty.

Having said that, however, I should point out that a the headstock attached strap is a nice way to go. It allows you to control the angle of the headstock more easily by making a broader triangle. Some folks like it, some don't.

There are a number of excellent detachable systems out there. If you would rather, you can go to a camping supply store and purchase a quick release system and a couple of shoelaces and make your own.

Or you can tie it on permanently.

Whatever, have fun and play lots of music!!!