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How to attach a guitar strap to Gypsy jazz guitar?
Hello, community,
I want to buy a proper guitar strap and attach it to my Saga Cigano GJ-5. Is it possible? I guess a workaround, such as making a hole in the tail or something, will be needed.
I watched a video where a D-hole Selmer guitarist plays standing to using a strap (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4qhRKDmNVM).
Guys, do you have such experience? Could you share what strap to buy and how to attach it to such guitars? I would appreciate if you share your pictures and guides.
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One pin goes in the tailpiece, replacing the existing endpin if necessary. You may need to drill out the tailblock. The other pin goes on the heel. Cigano GJ-5 has a nice large and flat heel making this an easy job.
Review the discussion and pictures in this earlier thread: https://djangobooks.com/forum/discussion/16812/internal-pickup-mount-and-drilling-the-tailblock/p1
You can attach a strap more or less the way you would on any guitar.
Can I ask why you're putting a strap on it? I think there's certain ways that the way everyone plays without a strap are important for playing this kind of music. It's a free country, and I like to think these guitars are good for more than just gypsy jazz but the style of playing is based a bit on having the guitar in a seated position and not tied to your body.
I play with a strap as I have too much energy to just sit. Here is how I rigged mine up. I am not big on traditions or being like everyone else. To me music is about freedom and self expression not conformity. But hey, different strokes for different folks.
@plexi69 I like your quick and easy approach.
Doesn't Wrembel play standing up?
Not usually. But yes.
The best part is that there is no drilling or modding of the guitar 🎸
Hello, Paul,
Thank you for the comment. I am an office worker. I am tired of sitting.
Hello, plexi69,
Thank you for sharing pictures. I liked your workaround because no drilling needed. And I don't have a drill or experience drilling a guitar. How the plastic thing on the tail called?
Did you buy a specific leather strap?
That plastic thing is generally referred to as a Zip tie. You can find them at any Amazon, Wal-Mart, Home Depot, or any hardware store and they are pretty cheap. About $5 for 100.