Guitar Strap Storage in the Guitar Case.

[Guitar Cowboy]

I use a guitar strap all  the time,  whether  I am sitting or standing. I have a strap for each guitar, so I have taken to a certain method of storing it in the case. Essentially, I leave the strap attached to the button at the  lower bout/ battery compartment, and disconnect it  from the  strap button at the neck . Then I drape the strap flat across the sound board, sound hole and fret board and tuck the remainder behind the headstock. This way , its relatively easy to connect the strap at one end and start playing. Does anyone see any problems with storing the strap in this manner? Its just way easier than disconnecting it altogether and folding it up into the accessory compartment.

[DennisG]

That mirrors my method for storing the strap in the case, with one exception:  I lay a small towel lengthwise along the soundboard, with one end of the towel at the end pin jack, and the other end over the sound hole and along the strings.  Then I lay the strap on top of the towel.

[SDTaylorman]

The only problem I can think of is that sometimes a strap will react with the guitar finish. There's lots of pictures on the net of guitars with strap "tattoos" due to this. Most newer guitars won't have that issue (and I see where you listed some of the ones that likely won't have the problem) but posting this as an FYI to keep an eye on it and for those that might read this and think it's fine for everyone. Otherwise I say do as you want though I do like DennisG's additional suggestion of using a towel as a physical barrier between the guitar and strap.

[Orm_Embar]

The only problem I can think of is that sometimes a strap will react with the guitar finish. There's lots of pictures on the net of guitars with strap "tattoos" due to this. Most newer guitars won't have that issue (and I see where you listed some of the ones that likely won't have the problem) but posting this as an FYI to keep an eye on it and for those that might read this and think it's fine for everyone. Otherwise I say do as you want though I do like DennisG's additional suggestion of using a towel as a physical barrier between the guitar and strap.

I was thinking the same thing. I have seen some nice guitars with an imprint in the finish from the strap resting on the body of the guitar.

[Guitar Cowboy]

Thanks  for the responses to  my question. I had a vague recollection of  reading somewhere that you  shouldn't store your strap that way , but didn't recall the reasoning. Potential adverse reaction to the guitar finish makes sense. I have seen no "tattooing" or "imprinting"  since I have been doing this with my 2013 and newer guitars , so maybe it is only an issue with older finishes. Nevertheless , I will take the advice of getting small towels and laying them  between the straps and sound boards. Its always nice to have one in your case anyway. Thanks!

[Soof]

The only strap I do that with is Lakota Leather straps.  They are so pliable (yet extremely strong) that I can roll it up after detaching from the end pin.  Or . . . just lay it flat across the top of the guitar.
All the other straps I have to fuss with.

[Strumming Fool]

I always use a strap when I play as well, but I always keep mine stored in the case compartment, I guess out of habit. I use Levy's woven cotton straps with suede ends. They go on and come off my Taylors so easily that I've never considered it an inconvenience.

[Christhee68]

I always take mine off and store it in the headstock area of the case. I have a wipedown rag in there and I lay that on top of the coiled up strap so it doesn't come in contact with the finish at all. Chances are contact wouldn't hurt anything, but being cautious never hurts.

[Earl]

When I still had guitars with nitrocellulose finishes, I used a towel between the top and the strap. However all of my guitars these days are Taylor with UV cured polyurethane (or is it polyester?) finishes that are far more inert and robust.  Or carbon fiber with automotive clear coat so it is no longer a worry - for me.  Or guitars that I don't worry about much.  YMMV.

For a while I had the Stew-Mac large strap retainer button on several guitars, which meant that the strap needed to stay attached.  Those worked great to retain the strap on the tail end, and it was convenient to store the strap along the string length.  Otherwise to remove the strap you had to unscrew the keeper and drop it into the accessory compartment.
 https://www.stewmac.com/Hardware_and_Parts/Endpins_and_Bridge_Pins/Acoustic_Strap_Secure.html

[Redpeters]

I always use a strap as well but I take it off and store it in the case compartment or, if using my Taylor hard bag, I store it in the front pouch. I just want to keep it separate and not touching the guitar when in storage. I use woven Levi's woven straps with leather ends.

[Brucie]

I think my 214 fits too snugly in its case for my leather strap to be laid on top. And the compartment under the fingerboard has too many other things in it (capo, tuner, spare battery, picks…). So the strap folds under the headstock, with the humidifier between it and the headstock itself. Seems simple enough, if fiddly.
PS I also store a spare pair of glasses, wrapped in a microfibre cloth, in the cutaway space. Be prepared…!