I don't recommend any product that uses suction attachments, because the day the suction separates from the guitar is a day that you may regret for the rest of...
... That is a valid concern, but it is possible to train yourself to be careful enough not to damage the guitar in this way. Although, I don't use them now, I...
... Definitely expensive! Looking at the pictures, it appears this is designed to be adjustable, so the customer must pay for the expensive machining of...
... I finally gave up ... I, too, have been using a guitar shoulder strap for many years. Inspired by the Beatles, I began with a strap in about 1965, then...
Hi Mischa, You've been away for a while. - Nice to have you back! ... Essentially, I do the same as you. It is interesting that we arrived at the same...
So, as far as playing positions go, what are your opinions of Paul Galbraith's playing position? I find the more strings on the guitar, the more towards...
... I would never second guess such a talented musician. It seems to work for him and he must have good reasons for his approach. ... I also drifted to an...
Thanks, Folks: There is a lot of careful thought going into this thread. First, as far as engineering or body mechanics go, I've gotten lots of encouragement...
Does one of you have a link to the strap? I know I've seen it before online, but I can't remember where. Glen ... work for him and he must have good reasons...
Hi Glen, I think I've seen the one you're talking about, but I don't know the link. I just use a standard strap. Mischa mentioned using a wide strap. Mischa...
I wish I hadn't just bought that $10 foot stool. It's very uncomfortable. I saw a tapper in a local music store that had one of these and I was seriously...
Hi, Folks: Concerning the straps I use, I have them cut-to-order by leather workers. What I did was use a standard adjustable music store strap with Schaller...
This thread and the use of straps makes one think again about positions arrgh! Regarding the use of straps, it is widely known that in the 18th century many...
... I recommend avoiding regular use the foot stool, as it will cause spinal deformation that can lead to serious back pain. Unless you really enjoy going to...
... I second that motion! It's too late for me, I have an appointment at the chiropractor in 1 hour. These visits have become routine. Don't make the same...
Thanks, Stephen. The Goodwill will love it, I'm sure. My main problem is my right arm. I learned and played many years on a Gibson J-45 Jumbo steel string...
Hi, Folks, if you know any gifted artists willing to invest time in a shared project, please let me know! P.S. Ugh, I hate learning new technology, but I'll...
On the subject of straps, I watched the NAACP awards last night to watch Carlos Santana perform. The guy was wearing the widest strap I've ever seen. It has...
It isn't the foot stool that is causing the problems, it is rotation of discs in your lower spine which then gets the discs above them to spin to absorb a...
Hi all, Does anyone know who published the "Tres Piezas de la Belle Epoque" by Gerardo Gombau? Also, if still available who can I order it from. I've had no...
No matter how many times I try to warn people about the danger of footstools there are always those in denial. Yes, you may do fine with a footstool with the...
My footstool, as promised, got dropped off at the Goodwill yesterday. After listening to this, however, I think I'll go buy it back and run over it. I'm a...
Hi Ricardo, Thanks for the info. I looked at that list and realized that your link is not a book, but Agustin Maruri's CD recording. I just ordered that CD a...
Shame!! it was not the scores. I heard those pieces played a few years back by Zoran Dukic at Concertgebouw, he teaches and lives in Barcelona + teaches in the...
Hello everybody, This is Ramo... I have been using Straps for about 18 years. All of my students use it and love it... I have two beautiful wooden footstool...
[quote] It also bothers me how easily people will minimize my experience of spending years in pain, giving up every activity I enjoyed including several...
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