[SOLVED!] How to put a strap on a guitar with no buttons so easily

A very amazing way to express your musical side is by playing the guitar. It is a really fun thing to do, but we all know that a guitar can sometimes be too bulky. 

There are some guitars that do not come with a strap. It can be painful to play the guitar for a long time without the strap. A strap not only provides you comfort, but it can also prevent the guitar from falling. A strap can help you to focus on the playing rather than bearing the burden of the guitar and also saves all the money from damage repairing that can cost you a fortune. So the guitar strap is the perfect solution if it starts to hurt while playing the guitar for too long. 

a guitar

Choosing a strap is also an important part as we do not want a strap that is too long or too short and we should always choose the strap of the guitar according to our comfort. 

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How to put a strap on a guitar with no buttons

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Basically, most of the guitars which do not come with an attached strap have buttons riveted on it. These buttons are used to install the strap on to the guitar. It can also be attached if there is only one metallic button at the base of the guitar by attaching one side of the strap to the metallic button and taking a strong cord and sliding it between the top of the neck and the strings for the other side of the strap. But what if there is no button to attach the strap at all? How are we supposed to fix the strap to the guitar then?

There is nothing to worry about. Because a great solution to these problems would be the Strap Locks.

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We can easily attach the strap to the guitar with no buttons with the help of strap locks. Strap locks function just like the strap buttons and have better stability and security than the strap buttons which make it a better option than the strap buttons. One piece of the strap lock is to be attached to the guitar and the other piece is to be attached to the strap. 

But there is a little complication as we can not apply this method if our guitar does not have a pre-installed strap button. So, all we have to do is install strap buttons from the store while buying the strap locks. Installing the strap locks is not a big issue as it comes with a manufacturer’s guide. We will need to tie the string underneath the guitar strings just above the nut of the guitar. It can be kind of a little tricky at first, but that’s how it’s done. We just need to attach all the parts of strap lock with guitar as well as the strap buttons on the body of the guitar itself and in this way, you can attach a strap to a guitar without any strap buttons.

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Here are a few suggestions that we need to keep in mind while attaching the strap to the guitar:

  • The most important thing that needs to be remembered while installing the guitar strap is that the strap should be at a proper length according to our comfort so that it does not hamper the performance while playing the guitar.
  • Apart from this, you should look for those straps which have an adjustable knob on them.
  • Tug firmly on the strap to make sure it’s connected securely.
  • Check that the arms of the player can easily hold the guitar and lean over it.
  • Make sure that all the chords can be played without any discomfort.
  • Ensure that the guitar strap is not twisted while attaching and fastening it.
  • After attaching, place the strap over and stand up to check if it is accurately perfect and comfortable.
  • Check if it can also be played with comfort while sitting down.

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There are plenty of strap options which can be used if your guitar does not have one. Padded straps are also available nowadays which is a great option as it does not dig into your shoulders and it is more comfortable than the regular straps which give you the most ideal comfort while playing for too long. Various materials are available in the market such as cotton or leather straps from which we can choose according to our needs. 

But one thing which you should consider while choosing a strap between the cotton and leather variant is that the leather straps are more durable and robust than the cotton ones but the cotton ones will provide you more comfort and ease while playing the instrument. 

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Conclusion

A strap can be really helpful while playing the guitar as it provides utmost comfort, safety and security while we are playing. Apart from this, the strap also removes the overall burden and excessive weight of the guitar and helps the guitarist to enjoy his time while playing the instrument. However, though some of the guitar straps might come at a higher cost, yet, it is advised that one should always opt for the best quality since a sub-standard strap will cause you a nightmare. Be it discomfort, inability to play, neck pain and others, a wrong selection of strap can create huge problems.

Thus, it is highly advisable that one should test and check the viability of a strap before finalising one and if you are buying a guitar, you should check for the provision of attaching a strap in the first place. Apart from this, you should also consider the points where you shouldn’t tie the straps or else, the tuning and the strings of your guitar might get hampered. 

So, to conclude, in the above article, we have discussed all the possible means by which you can attach a strap to your guitar. Be it the strap locks or the strap buttons, it is a very simple procedure and you can easily do it yourself at your own comfort.