Members outdoorgb Posted October 18, 2008 Members Share Posted October 18, 2008 Probably a dumb queston but I'm gonna post it anyway. Just put a front strap pin on my Larrivee, treble side of heal/neck. Yes I drilled it myself and I am a woodworker... I am able to keep the strap attached at both ends and fit the guitar into my hard case. The strap fits along side the lower/upper bout and waist. The extra strap fits between the case neck support and guitar. The guitar has a satin finish (L03R). Any long term issues doing this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mielkea Posted October 18, 2008 Members Share Posted October 18, 2008 Hope not, I do it all the time! AM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members knockwood Posted October 18, 2008 Members Share Posted October 18, 2008 Not certain, but I don't think this would be an issue. I believe Larrivee uses a poly finish. Different story with nitrocellulose lacquer (Martin, Gibson, others), which reacts very badly with vinyl and with some chemicals used in the treatment of leather and suede. Just to be safe, I never keep straps attached to any of my gits when they're not in use. Probably an unnecessary precaution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guildfire Posted October 18, 2008 Members Share Posted October 18, 2008 Never keep straps attached to my guitar in its case, keep in a separate bag with all my other cords, and stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members panhandler Posted October 18, 2008 Members Share Posted October 18, 2008 I take em off, no particular reason, just do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted October 18, 2008 Members Share Posted October 18, 2008 I roll my straps up and use them to cradle the guitar's upper neck while encased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members docedkin Posted October 18, 2008 Members Share Posted October 18, 2008 Pat Sullivan (Sully's Straps), a custom strap maker out of PA, offers a fairly comprehensive answer to this question with regard to his leather straps. You may find that answer useful so I've reproduced it below. He has a nice site and sells quality straps at: http://www.sullysstraps.com/index.html CAN THE STRAP BE SAFELY STORED IN THE CASE? Although lots of players keep their straps in the case without a problem, most instrument builders recommend not storing the instrument in contact with any strap - leather or vinyl. Besides possible color bleeding onto the finish, keep in mind that under certain conditions (playing outside in damp or very humid conditions) any leather strap may possibly absorb moisture. Whatever strap you use, make sure it is dry before storing it in the case with your instrument for an extended period of time. And NEVER let dew get on or in your case at an outside jam. I have sold literally hundreds of my new straps made from the highest quality veg tanned leather available and have had only two instances of some slight bleed-over into the finish. Both occurrences happened on factory fresh Martin guitars. I did a little research and found that it can take 6 months or more for some instrument finishes to fully cure. If your sweetheart still smells like lacquer, take off the strap when you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Faugernauts Posted October 18, 2008 Members Share Posted October 18, 2008 All my straps are cotton, so I don't think there's any danger in that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Samilyn Posted October 19, 2008 Members Share Posted October 19, 2008 Not something I do. I just don't like the idea of anything other than case fuzz being up against the git when it's in the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mjuenem Posted October 19, 2008 Members Share Posted October 19, 2008 Me neither. Especially when traveling - vibration from cars, planes, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PAC Posted October 19, 2008 Members Share Posted October 19, 2008 I keep mine rolled up and inside the accessory box under the neck. I also take the end pin out as well on those that I can and pad those that I can't remove (A/E's). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members outdoorgb Posted October 19, 2008 Author Members Share Posted October 19, 2008 Thanks for all the replies. I've decided to error on the side of caution and remove the strap while stored. And thanks for the link doecedkin...lots for tempting choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members moctzal Posted October 19, 2008 Members Share Posted October 19, 2008 My Taylor's case is too snug to fit a strap on the guitar while it's in the case... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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