Guitar strap debate

Guitar straps, do you think they're necessary? I would like your opinion please. If I get enough support I might start a movement to abolish all guitar straps, at least while your sitting down.
Thank you

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[Syhano]

i cant see the video my coomp is lagging what does it show?

[youdontneednostrap]

Some things are better left to your imagination. :)

[ladynana92]

this is just my opinion...

I think it would be efficient to wear a guitar strap even sitting down. it doesn't necessarily need to be "worn", just like off your shoulders. I think so because the more you take the strap on and off...the softer the leather gets, and the softer the leather, the more chance the strap has to fall off the guitar while you're playing standing up, because the hole is so flexible. ... =)

[youdontneednostrap]

Very good points! All that taking on and off while sitting is just increasing your chances of putting an eye out. Why take unneccesary chances? :)

[JuliaSykesMusic]

lol no no, he's still going! keeps leaving me messages in my inbox! scurry!

Julia xx

[youdontneednostrap]

Never fear, my dear! I could never leave you!!!xxx:)

[EBFlashProductions]

well... umm... if you want to play guitar whilst standing up then... umm... yes.

[BoronganBata]

stupid video

[Xelanderthomas]

I have back problems that make holding the electric guitar in the classical position better. But the footstool messes with my back as well. The two feet planted on the ground, guitar raised is best. Solution; use strap, adjust it to level, play with both feet on the ground. Stand and it's in the same place. Works for me. No back pain so can't support you abolishing it. How about this: just don't use one if you don't like them? Pretty simple. ;-)

[BoronganBata]

maybe the strap is too low

[pirate921]

Ive got a question,

when i play guitar with a strap, standing..i feel a strain on my wrist/arm, is that normal? or am I doing something wrong?

cause im practicing for live performance, but i always suck standing with a strap cus of that..any advice would bee awesomely appreciated.

[fleshstorm457]

i know that. i do use a strap when i stand up. i was just joking because this video is stupid as hell. of course you need guitar straps

[gebass6]

If you're sitting down,it does'nt seem necessary.If you're standing,then yourleft hand has to fret and support your instrument.A combination of grab and fret.

[coffeehardcore]

but like, in a gig or something, you can't play without a strap, well not if you play rock music

[fleshstorm457]

dude, guitar straps are for pussies. when i stand up i f'n support the guitar with my fret hand pinky and just play with my other fingers. **** straps

[brendonsmall14]

i think straps are good if you people dont like sitting i always stand but when i try to sit ots totaly akward for me

[OnionChang]

Its preference, but you should learn to use the strap while sitting because it supports your back more. Not an upfront problem, but it could cause some back discomfort in years to come.