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Title: Strap buttons on classical guitars
Post by: Jersey tuning on June 11, 2018, 02:55:10 PM

I've recently reacquainted myself with my classical guitar, which I generally play occasionally in a very un-classical way.  I think I would play this instrument much more frequently if it had strap buttons.  How does the forum feel about adding strap buttons to a classical guitar?  Will it significantly diminish the guitar's value (the instrument is an Alhambra 11C, which is the top of their production line not made by a single luthier)?  Has anyone added buttons previously?

Title: Re: Strap buttons on classical guitars
Post by: Earl on June 11, 2018, 03:57:25 PM

I have to use a strap with every instrument these days (even playing seated) and I add them whenever needed.  It may not be "traditional" for the classical world, but what good is a guitar that I cannot play?

If you do it carefully, it is possible to remove them later and plug the holes with matching wood.

Title: Re: Strap buttons on classical guitars
Post by: Jersey tuning on June 13, 2018, 10:48:15 AM

"...........what good is a guitar that I cannot play?"

Sage advice.

Title: Re: Strap buttons on classical guitars
Post by: Jersey tuning on June 18, 2018, 03:54:36 PM

Alhambra texted me with photos of the right way to add buttons to a classical guitar.  Can pass them along if anyone is interested.