Active Band Man Chats ~ Straps ~

Today's theme is Straps!

Oh, did you come that conclusion? Small items.

It's a sober topic, and important, isn't it?

Yes, it is important for people who stand and play. If you sit down and sing while playing, you don't have to worry about it.

First of all, the material. There are various types such as nylon, cloth, and leather.

I suppose I usually use leather. Are you particular about, Prince? What are the points when you choose a strap?

These days, I’ve been using nylon, a standard Ernie Ball that is very common. The width is just right, and the slipperiness of nylon is just right.

It is easy to use live.

Yup. But my tastes have changed, as I used to use a wide range of leather straps. Most of the guitars I have now have nylon straps. The Captains 'Spectrum 5 and the Showers' Les Paul and the Steinberger.

The length of the strap is important.

I see~. In the old days, I used to think that the longer it was, the cooler it was, so I wanted a Fernandez's Super Long.

Yeah, I remember that. By the way, the position of the strap pin (installed on the body) differs depending on the model of the guitar or bass. Even if the strap has the same length, the body balance will change considerably depending on the position of the strap, so I try to measure the length first, and buy it.

Careful!!

In the past, I used to use thin ones, but now I choose a wide one. The bass is rather heavy, and in order to disperse the burden on the shoulders, and considering durability, try to get a strap that is as wide as possible.

I see~.

Also, recently, some products have excellent cushioning. This reduces the burden even more.

Yes!! Fluffy.

Therefore, I consider length, width, and cushioning more than material.

A slightly unusual pattern, but some people use chains as straps.

Right.

Also, those who have a lot of metal fittings.

Yes, it's metal. There are straps with studs.

They look heavy… (laughs). By the way, if you look at the straps at Sound House again, the classification are divided into "nylon" and "polyester", "leather" and "suede", and that’s good.

Oh~. Also, when using leather, I want to be careful when sweating...

Ah, it discolors the strap and it sticks to your outfit.

Yes. If you are sweaty, be careful.

Moreover, even if you say that it is made of leather. Genuine leather, suede, and synthetic leather are quite different.

Surprisingly deep.

On to the strap pin.

Yes.

I've been using locking pins all the time. Schaller or Ernie Ball.

There is also Jim Dunlop.

Yup. But now I use just a handy rubber clasp.

In the old days, I used the plastic clasp that came with the bread bag...

I did that too (laughs). Others used coins.

Yes.

You used a 5-yen coin for the gold parts and a 50-yen coin for the silver parts. Nostalgic (laughs).

You did it, too ~.

But, even if you locking pins, the screws may also come out during a live performance, right? I used to fill the hole with a matchstick or a toothpick.

Ah~.

Also, I'm a little worried about the part for adjusting the length of the strap though it is usually fine. If it is made of metal, it will rust, so I wonder if plastic is more stable. Also, depending on the item, there are some that can only be adjusted in 5 cm increments, so be careful when choosing.

That little difference has a big effect on the ease of playing. Also, I wondered if it was a generational thing or something (laughs) I thought it would be cooler to have a longer strap. The influence of Motley Crue?

Oh, that's the same with me! (Lol). But since I started Group Sounds, everyone has been holding the guitar higher, and of course it was the same in the early days of The Beatles, which I think is cool. The length of the strap changes the ease of playing, and it gives you a sense of genre and time, so it's important! It’s also part of the stage costume!

Isn’t it!?

So, that's it for today! Yes, and everything?

Is for love!