Installing an external bass strap adjuster

[olivigus]

I'm thinking about getting an externally mounted bass strap adjuster for my 48-bass Hohner Concerto and was wondering if anyone had done something similar and been happy with the result. The original strap isn't a bad fit for my hand, but I'd like to replace it with something with a bit more padding, and it would be nice to be able to adjust it if needed. I'm assuming the part with the wheel should go on the top when the accordion is in playing position. My concerns are that there isn't a lot of room on the top edge of the accordion for mounting it and I don't know if it would stick out a lot past the edge or be awkward. Also not sure if I would be able to cover up the holes from the original mounting with the new hardware. Attached a picture of one I was looking at. Trying to ascertain if this is a good idea or a foolish notion...

 

[Dingo40]

Unsure How your current starp operates, but it may be easier to equip the present strap with a suitably padded sleeve that does the trick ?
I do remember someone describing how they fitted an accordion without an adjustable bass strap with a two piece strap adjustable by means of Velcro.
Here's a post:

Make a new, adjustable bass strap

When my Hohner Studiosa II arrived last week I noticed that the bass strap isn't adjustable. A quick search through the forum and it appears that their are a number of accordions which have this type of non-adjustable bass strap. This strap is simply screwed to each end of the accordion. To...

www.accordionists.info

Here's a thread on the topic:

Bass Strap on Hohner Student - not adjustable?

A friend at my accordion class has a lovely sounding Hohner Student VM 48 (i think) with a bass strap that doesn't adjust at all - fixed length and captive at both ends with no adjuster wheel. At the moment, she adjusts the bass strap length buy inserting two wooden spoons between the strap and...

www.accordionists.info

 

[dunlustin]

There is quite a choice on the market using velcro:

Melodeon Bass Strap with Velcro Adjustment Tan Padded

Music Books, Instruments, Accessories

pjmusic.co.uk

 

[olivigus]

Thanks for the replies. I'm going to see if I can find something that will adjust without having to change the hardware and drill new holes in my little accordion. I think a melodeon strap would fit it just fine.