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evolver asked in Entertainment & MusicMusic · 2 decades ago

How do you keep a guitar strap from falling off?

I have this one guitar that keeps having this problem - and since I am a church musician sometimes leading a group, often without other musicians to keep it going, it is becoming a real problem for me.

I've heard of people using washers and bolts to keep the strap fixed on. Anyone have any ideas like that, or other tricks?

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  • 2 decades ago
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    On my Les Pauls, which are heavy as well as my Stratocasters, I use Lockstraps. Go to your local music store and inquire within. They can help you with your dilemma.

  • 2 decades ago

    You can buy specialist little black washer things to keep your straps on the guitars. They don't have a name, but come in two pieces which lock over each other, and the strap. The cost from about £2 ($4) and get more expensive from there. I have the cheapest ones I could find, they work fine!!

  • Anonymous
    2 decades ago

    Use some duct tape. If that dosent work, try replacing the strap with string or something. If its really bothering you, just get a new strap.

  • 2 decades ago

    buy a strap with a wheel at each end that tightens the grip on the guitar.

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  • 2 decades ago

    yeah, try the nuts,washers and bolts dipped in superglue then hold it together with a large clamp. it's a trick but not sure if it'll work!!! gud luk

  • 2 decades ago

    Buy strap locks They run about 30 bucks.

  • 2 decades ago

    really easy and being a church musician you should have thought of this. simply do as jesus did, knock two large nails through your shoulder strap and deep into your clavicle, that should do the trick

  • Well I should know i would use tape if I were you if you put screws or something in the guitar it might reuin it.

  • Duo
    Lv 5
    2 decades ago

    Superglue, duct tape. I wouldn't put screws in your guitar, it might mess up the sound.

    -Duo

  • Anonymous
    2 decades ago

    Get a new one.

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