\layout { \context { \Staff \omit StringNumber } }Or, even shorter: \layout { \omit Staff.StringNumber } I do not know if this is completely equivalent,It isn't. It omits the StringNumber for _all_ contexts that can be addressed as "Staff" from inside, including the TabStaff. So it definitely is not what the OP wants.
Ah, I see. Thanks much! Lukas
