The acoustic guitar is one of the most widely used musical instruments in the world, and perhaps the most widely used. Buying a guitar and learning to play it, you eventually discover new techniques and techniques. And when you watch the concerts of your favorite band, you may even have a desire to try your hand at playing while standing with a strap over your shoulder. There is nothing wrong with that, so it's worth getting a belt and trying it out.
Instructions
Step 1
To secure the strap, you need to install an additional button like the one at the end. You can buy this button at any music store. You can, of course, use the "socket", but this method is far from universal, because it requires a special strap. We advise you to stay on the first option.
Step 2
In the center of the heel of the guitar neck, on the inside of it, drill a hole in the direction perpendicular to the strings. The diameter of the hole for the self-tapping screw is from 1 to 1.5 mm, the depth is from 10 to 12 mm. The self-tapping screw is either attached to the purchased button, or it must be selected so that it goes into the hole on the button, and does not stick out of it.
Step 3
From an old thin pick (preferably metal), cut a washer for a button and make holes in the washer for a self-tapping screw using a round file. If you decide to use a metal pick as a washer, then you can't do it with a file. You will have to drill a hole with an electric drill, and then process its edges with sandpaper or the same file.
Step 4
Screw in the self-tapping screw until it stops, having previously inserted it into the button. Then make a quarter turn in the opposite direction. It is necessary to ensure that the button scrolls slightly. If the hole has been drilled with the correct diameter, the button will scroll while the screw is stationary. If you misunderstood a little with the hole diameter, split a toothpick or match and place the chips in the hole, and also drop a little PVA there. You can also screw in a self-tapping screw by dipping it in the same glue - this will be more reliable.
Step 5
There are two main options for attaching the strap: Screw one stud into the middle of the right side. Most new guitars already have this stud. But on old instruments, it is rarely found. On one end of the strap, you will see a slot designed specifically for this stud. At the other end there will be a string tied to the head of the instrument; another stud is added and screwed into the heel of the guitar neck. In this case, a strap will do that has the same cuts for studs at both ends.
