Straps Too Wide

[The Happy Wanderer]

When I purchased my accordion, I asked for new straps, but I wish I hadn't. The straps on my accordion are too wide for my liking, and get in the way. They are Neotech, and are 2 1/4" wide.

I personally would prefer a strap more of 1" to 1 1/2" wide. Does anyone know where I could find such a strap?

Thanks!

 

[Soulsaver]

Depends where you are ? UK? Allodi http://www.accordions.co.uk/Accessories.htm
or Thomann http://www.thomann.de/gb/accordion_straps.html?sw=accordion
Or Charlie marshall http://www.cgmmusical.co.uk/CGM_Musical_Services/Shoulder_Straps.html

Or eBay...

 

[The Happy Wanderer]

Im in the US.

Ive just searched around a bit, and I found these straps on Amazon. It says made in Mexico. Are these straps sturdy?

http://www.amazon.com/DLuca-DSS-BKL...&ie=UTF8&qid=1450281634&sr=1-6&keywords=strap

 

[Soulsaver]

We usually find Neos good. What size is your accordion?
We don't see those D'Lucas in the UK (much?). Mexico stuff usually good I believe, assuming it IS where they make them.. Maybe wait for JimD or the other US guys for input/ recommendation. ..

 

[The Happy Wanderer]

My accordion is a full size, which weighs 19lbs. However, I dont find it that heavy.

While the Neos are comfortable, I find them too wide for my personal preference, are too close to my neck, and arent centered on my shoulders.

I think straps, similar to the ones Myron Floren has in this picture would be a good width.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ANCPtZZmQWA/R-qB_IUPJpI/AAAAAAAAB_w/bD2XQ_UtHro/s320/peeps225.JPG>

 

[JIM D.]

The set you've found on amazon should suit you just fine. They are a quality strap for their price range. I carry Italian, Canadian and Neotech made straps in my shop and 90% of my customers favor the Neotech's for their fit, finish & price. Are you sure you have your Neotech set installed properly ??
You also mention you have a full size accordion at 19 lbs. ??? - a full size, 19" keyboard, 41 key, 120 bass will range from 23 to 27 lbs. - What do you have for an accordion ???

 

[The Happy Wanderer]

I'm pretty sure. It's not the length, but rather, the width of the strap that bothers me. I personally prefer slimmer straps.

 

[george garside]

it could well be that the straps feel uncomfortable because they ae new/different from what you are used to. Generally speaking wide straps spread the load on the shoulders andalso can keep the box more stable on the person!

I use two and a half inch padded straps on 2 row melodeon and three and a half inch padded straps on casali 48 bass british chromatic box and would not have it any other way'

Give the new straps and yourself chance to get used toe each other before considering a change

george

 

[bocsa]

Are you using the wide straps in these vids? If so, it may help the Gurus on here determine where the problem lies

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF0iY7TbTF8k4ZtSXX0BsoQ

 

[The Happy Wanderer]

Nope, those videos are on my Button Box. They have 1 1/4" wide straps, which I find very comfortable, and a nice width.


One reason I find the wide straps annoying, is that they get in the way of my bow tie, mangling it (I wear bow ties all the time, so this is a bit of an issue.) Another reason is that I simply prefer how the slimmer straps look.

 

[pentaprism]

What do you think of these straps? They are from a Cavagnolo.

 

[JIM D.]

I must say, after watching and enjoying the video, I agree - go for the thin straps. :tup:

 

[Glenn]

Is it too much to ask the accordion industry for a bow-tie friendly strap?