guitar swings

guitar swings

How do I keep my guitar from falling?

My problem isn’t keeping the guitar itself on the strap, but keeping the strap on myself is quite difficult. You see, the genre I play (post-hardcore/screamo) tends to make me want to jump around, swing my guitar violently and head bang…a lot! And what happens when I do that? My guitar strap comes off of my shoulder. I’ve tried tightening the strap, but this just prevents me from comfortably playing not to mention it doesn’t help it from falling off any. Any ideas?

As someone else mentioned, you don’t say what kind of strap you’re using. Another problem could be what you’re wearing?

A shirt with glossy slick material, like silk, will not work well with a poly-type strap backing.

A good leather strap, like Levi should keep the strap on your shoulder…at least 3in” wide.

Another point, and you may not like this, but …sit in a chair and play your guitar….now stand up with your guitar and strap.

Is the guitar in the same approximate place? Or is the guitar falling down around your knees?

It may not “look cool,” but hike that guitar up to the same approximate position as when you’re sitting…you’ll play better and your strap will stay on your shoulder.

Brazzaville swings through Brew City
Currently, David Arthur Brown is on tour with his Barcelona-based band, Brazzaville, and plans a stop in Milwaukee on Saturday, June 12 at Cactus Club. Life on the road is a reoccurring event for Brown who, at the age of 15, ran away from home and lived on the streets of Los Angeles.
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