5/30/2023 0 Comments Ukelele strap![]() ![]() So there you have it, a whole load of options if you’re looking for a little bit of help when it comes to holding your ukulele. The how about making your own ukulele strap? I’ve seen people turn dog leashes, bits of fabric, ribbon, shoe laces and more into perfectly workable ukulele straps.Įxpect to spend: Nothing if you already have the materials in How To Make A DIY Ukulele Strap If you’re a little strapped for cash (pun intended). ![]() I think this is a really nice concept and will help you learn to begin supporting your ukulele on your own without doing all the work for you.Įxpect to spend: From $15 upwards Make Your Own Ukulele Strap One end of the leash attaches just behind the nut of your ukulele (like the single strap button strap) and the other attaches to your upper arm and behind your neck. The leash supports the headstock end of your ukulele leaving you to take care of the body. The Uke Leash is a bit of a hybrid strap. These straps are sometimes called thong straps.Įxpect to spend: From around $15 upwards (there are a lot of these type of straps on Etsy) Uke Leash Although hook straps do support your ukulele you still need to hold the instrument yourself to keep it in place. Rather than fitting around the body of the ukulele though, hook style straps go behind and under your ukulele and hook into the sound hole. Like the HUG strap, hook style straps simply attach to your ukulele without the need for any strap buttons. It’s easy to fit and does a good job of supporting your ukulele.Įxpect to spend: From $24 upwards Hook Straps It only works with ukuleles that have some form of waist (that rules out those of you that own flying v ukuleles too). It’s worth noting that if you’re a fan of pineapple ukuleles it won’t work. It simply wraps around your ukulele (underneath the strings) and forms a kind of sling. The HUG strap is a hands-free shoulder strap that doesn’t need strap buttons (or any other kind of attachment). There are a number of options for those that want to avoid drilling any holes in their ukulele… HUG Strap The beauty of using a strap that uses a single strap button is that you can use a regular strap and you’re not having to drill additional holes in your ukulele.Įxpect to spend: Anywhere from around $5 upwards. This is simply tied in place and provides a nice balance that doesn’t tip when unsupported. The other end attaches via a string or lace right behind the nut on your ukulele. One way to combat this is by using a strap that only requires a single strap button. ![]() This generally comes down to the balance and weight distribution of the ukulele in question. In some cases the weight of the neck will force the ukulele to tip forwards when unsupported. Straps that are attached with 2 strap buttons can be a little bit imbalanced. Regular straps tend to be cheap and you can get away with using a guitar strap, although they tend to be a little too wide in my opinion.Įxpect to spend: Anywhere from around $5 upwards. Here’s a great video showing you just how to go about installing a strap button… Installing A Ukulele Strap Button If your ukulele doesn’t have strap buttons on it they’re easy enough to install. The strap buttons are generally located at the base of the neck heel and at the base of your ukulele. I thought it would be worth looking at the different options that players have when it comes to ukulele straps…Ī regular ukulele strap requires your ukulele to have strap buttons in place to attach your strap to. The beauty of a ukulele a strap is that it allows your to focus entirely on making music rather than worrying about supporting your ukulele. For that reason quite a few players turn to using a strap to help them out. You have to be able to support the instrument and also leave both hands free enough to take care of their duties. There’s no denying that playing a ukulele whilst standing up can be pretty difficult.
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