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Topic: I'm a real guitar player now, sort of...

I remember when Zurf had a post something like that.  It had to do with having a guitar strap and learning to play standing up rather than seated.  I have been thinking for a while that I'd like to try that.  There were extra straps laying around, and yet I didn't do it.  And so, for our wedding anniversary, my VERY crafty and artistic husband made one for me.  It's some seriously thick leather, something about belt material and horse bridal and... I don't even know.  But it's awesome!  He tooled the leather, cut, measured, etc.  It ties at the headstock, and slips SNUGLY at the end pin and there's even a belt buckle type deal towards the bottom to make length adjustments.  It's just... wow... really really really NICE!

So, here's a couple pics...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10268438_10204817199448433_6587964776205410651_n.jpg?oh=122f4aadb5ad60c81c80aa0c045544dc&oe=54C6B2E2&__gda__=1418931383_c42afa364ef91cf620b33fbee8b3ef5b  https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10385363_10204817199728440_459320354818227031_n.jpg?oh=83e207dfdc9806f9e4c72861fcbccdb0&oe=54890D83&__gda__=1418296787_8b60b21c2e3aa2bb6aab42ea9a91b145

I edited the second picture's color a little to show the detail better.  The first pic is unedited (other than cropping my hand out).  I love how the color goes so nicely with the mahogany wood of my guitar. 

Ok, so girl stuff and prettiness aside... playing with a strap vs. sitting down.  WOAH!  Big difference!  I wonder if this big difference has a lot to do with my fretting, because I tend to tip the guitar towards me a little while sitting so I can see the fretboard better.  Standing, I can't really do that so much.  I also can't hear the sound of the guitar the same as I could sitting with the guitar tipped up.  I see NOW why people put sound holes in the side!  So, I'm adjusting my fretting because the guitar is now in a slightly different position.  Hmmmm... wonder if I will magically begin to be able to play barre chords?

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Re: I'm a real guitar player now, sort of...

Well then a Happy Anniversary should go with it!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY !!!

As for the Barres..... (don't tell the kids) Magic is a state of mind, practice is the key.

Nice work on the tooling, makes it special.

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Re: I'm a real guitar player now, sort of...

Happy anniversary and I like the strap

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Cool strap.

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Happy Anniversary, and that is a real thoughtful present from him.

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Good looking strap,and yes it is a lot different to play standing up,I do it sometimes as I sometimes I find it is easyier too play some songs while standing. Happy Anniversaryand new strap day!

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Re: I'm a real guitar player now, sort of...

Happy Anniversary Amy! - That's a fine looking strap! Can't wait to see the "stand-up" video!

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Re: I'm a real guitar player now, sort of...

mekidsmom wrote:

because I tend to tip the guitar towards me a little while sitting so I can see the fretboard better.

WHAT?!?!?!

You've been playing long enough to know that's a no no. Bad habits.....

When I am teaching a beginner, I tell them that IF they have to look at the fretboard, then lean over it instead of tipping. That way your strum will not be affected when you don't have to look.


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Happy Anniversary !!!!

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Never sit if you can lay down big_smile

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Re: I'm a real guitar player now, sort of...

Thanks guys!  We won't go into detail about what I got him... but it had something to do with changing my haircolor and other ... um ... look type things.  (hee hee)  We got the kids out of the house, and spent some much needed adult time together.  It was really nice.  We've been on the wrong track for a few years now, bouncing around trying to figure out how to make life work, and I think we've finally got things back to where they belong in our relationship.  smile  It was a VERY good anniversary!


Z - EXACTLY!  Well... kind of.  Actually, my thought was, "rut row scoobie!  I've been doing it WRONG all along and I didn't even realize until NOW?"  So, I've got a LOT of bad habits to overcome w/ the guitar.  But hey, I'm learning something new with just the simple addition of a guitar strap.  Who'd'a thunk?  wink

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Amy after you use it and get used to it you can tell your hubby you can handle the weight of a Les Paul,christmas is coming!

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Nice looking strap!

I believe you should try it on and model it for us. smile

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Yea in what she modeled for Jim ! big_smile big_smile

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Re: I'm a real guitar player now, sort of...

Congratulations on your anniversary and the new guitar strap.

I just bought my first strap after trying to blend in at Blue Grass jams without one. Not recommended. I hope to field test it this weekend at the jam.
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Re: I'm a real guitar player now, sort of...

Amy, this example of care from your husband helps to explain why you're celebrating another anniversary. Very nice work, and so very unique and personal.