Strap string??
daveinozbikes
Posted 2006-04-15 6:29 AM (#258473)
Subject: Strap string??


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When I took delivery of two new guitar straps they both had like, shoelaces tied to one end ...... why? Humorous replies welcome!! :)
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TWA
Posted 2006-04-15 7:09 AM (#258474 - in reply to #258473)
Subject: Re: Strap string??


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For tying one end to the headstock. Some accoustic guitars don't have a strap button on the upper bout.
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Paulcc1
Posted 2006-04-15 7:33 AM (#258475 - in reply to #258473)
Subject: Re: Strap string??


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I always thought it was so you could floss between the strings.
Paul
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Northcountry
Posted 2006-04-15 7:50 AM (#258476 - in reply to #258473)
Subject: Re: Strap string??
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"G" string??
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Jeff W.
Posted 2006-04-15 8:12 AM (#258477 - in reply to #258473)
Subject: Re: Strap string??


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Tie them just behind your nuts, so you can keep it up.
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vcnyls
Posted 2006-04-15 10:49 AM (#258478 - in reply to #258473)
Subject: Re: Strap string??


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"Tie them over the nuts so you can keep it up."

....OUCH!

:)
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Capo Guy
Posted 2006-04-15 9:47 PM (#258479 - in reply to #258473)
Subject: Re: Strap string??



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Originally posted by daveinozbikes:
When I took delivery of two new guitar straps they both had like, shoelaces tied to one end ...... why? Humorous replies welcome!! :)
Now you've opened the door. :D
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Old Applause Owner
Posted 2006-04-15 9:57 PM (#258480 - in reply to #258473)
Subject: Re: Strap string??


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Hmmmm.....I thought those were an "extra" for those of us too cheap to buy a capo!!!!! :D

Roger
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daveinozbikes
Posted 2006-04-16 2:58 AM (#258481 - in reply to #258473)
Subject: Re: Strap string??


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Thanks everyone......I reckon I believe TWA the most...but food for thought.........
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