If you are not sure which guitar strap to buy, there are some guidelines that may help you decide. First of all, choose a strap that will fit your guitar well. This is especially important when you want to play live. Remember that your guitar is an expensive instrument so take care not to make a mistake of buying cheap guitar straps which may cause your guitar to lose its tone or worse, lead to injury. Before you purchase a guitar strap, be sure that you will be using it for quite a while, and also check its length and flexibility.

How to Find the Best Guitar Strap

Put the end of your guitar strap through the corresponding hole of your guitar’s strap button. Some acoustic guitars are fitted with just one strap button at the back of the upper bout. Though most modern guitars are fitted with two strap buttons on each side of the fret board, a single strap button is still more common. However, since a single strap button can be very convenient when you want to change the direction of your sound, many guitarists prefer using two strap buttons.

Guitarists who prefer wearing earphones or helmets should choose a strap according to the earphones’ length and type. Most electric guitarists prefer wearing earphones as they do not have to remove them when they are playing and they feel comfortable while their ears are covered. The same principle applies to microphones. Guitarists who are planning to use their amplifiers and power cords should choose a strap according to the length of their amplifiers. Guitarists who like to carry their guitars while they are practicing should choose a guitar strap that is easy to carry and will not restrict their movement. Finally, guitarists who want to look stylish and comfortable when they are playing should choose a strap that will enhance their looks and make them feel comfortable.