On 22/07/2015 8:26 PM, Sean Smith wrote:
I keep an eye out at Goodwills and other used clothing stores for a useful belt.
Years ago I found the perfect Marks & Spencer for a couple of bucks and
modified it for the lute strap. You certainly don't want any metal bits bobbling
around in the case. I use two dark laces coming off the shoulder to the pegbox that
keep the lute in exactly the position I want it. No rotating and the strings and
right hand are always where I want them. Position is one thing but consistancy has
its place, too. This really helped me move forward a few years ago in technique and
- bonus - I can stand comfortably and play, too. If I hadn't listened to too much
prog in the 70s I could probably even dance.
I could send you pics if you'd like.
Sean
My wife wove me a very nice one :-)
Stephen Fryer
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