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Strap buttons on classical guitars
« 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?
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'30 Martin 2-17 solid Mahogany
'97 Tacoma PK-30 Sitka/koa
'99 Alhambra 11C classical cedar/EIR
'05 TAYLOR 614ce 
'07 Breedlove Atlas 12-string Sitka/Mahogany
'10 Froggy Bottom "C" Adi/Brazilian   
'11 TAYLOR BTO GC 12-fret sinker/EIR.  
'14 Alvarez Baritone Sitka/Mahogany
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Re: Strap buttons on classical guitars
« Reply #1 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.
Taylors:  424-LTD (all koa) and a 114ce that lives with friends in Alaska.  Low maintenance carbon fiber guitars are my "thing" these days, but I will always keep the koa 424.  Several ukulele and bass guitars too. 
*Gone but not forgotten:  a 2001 414ce, 410, 354-LTD twelve string, 314-N, 416-LTD baritone, T5 Classic, 615ce, 2006 GS-K, 1996 (first year) Baby

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Re: Strap buttons on classical guitars
« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2018, 10:48:15 AM »
"...........what good is a guitar that I cannot play?"

Sage advice.
CURRENTLY PLAYING

'30 Martin 2-17 solid Mahogany
'97 Tacoma PK-30 Sitka/koa
'99 Alhambra 11C classical cedar/EIR
'05 TAYLOR 614ce 
'07 Breedlove Atlas 12-string Sitka/Mahogany
'10 Froggy Bottom "C" Adi/Brazilian   
'11 TAYLOR BTO GC 12-fret sinker/EIR.  
'14 Alvarez Baritone Sitka/Mahogany
'18 Cordoba hybrid Flamenco Euro Spruce/Ziricote
'23 M. Colbert Baritone Alaskan Sitka/Black Limba multiscale with Manzer wedge

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Re: Strap buttons on classical guitars
« Reply #3 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. 
CURRENTLY PLAYING

'30 Martin 2-17 solid Mahogany
'97 Tacoma PK-30 Sitka/koa
'99 Alhambra 11C classical cedar/EIR
'05 TAYLOR 614ce 
'07 Breedlove Atlas 12-string Sitka/Mahogany
'10 Froggy Bottom "C" Adi/Brazilian   
'11 TAYLOR BTO GC 12-fret sinker/EIR.  
'14 Alvarez Baritone Sitka/Mahogany
'18 Cordoba hybrid Flamenco Euro Spruce/Ziricote
'23 M. Colbert Baritone Alaskan Sitka/Black Limba multiscale with Manzer wedge