| Banjo straps are similar to guitar straps. They are | | | | There are a few things to keep in mind when shopping |
| worn over the shoulder and across the chest to keep | | | | for a banjo strap. If you have difficulty balancing the |
| the instrument steady and at a comfortable height. | | | | instrument, consider a leather strap. It holds the banjo in |
| Most are adjustable between 40 and 52 inches and | | | | place better than a synthetic strap. Make sure it is |
| are adjusted by using one of two methods. The most | | | | adjustable. Though most are, occasionally you will |
| popular is using a buckle with a sliding strap, similar to | | | | come across one that is not. If your instrument is |
| those on a backpack. A loop button method is also | | | | heavy, consider a wide, padded strap, between three |
| frequently used. It provides a clean, contemporary look, | | | | and four inches. It will cut down on discomfort when |
| especially if a shoulder pad is not used. Though straps | | | | worn for long periods of time. Avoid elastic straps. |
| are created using several different materials, both | | | | Though it sounds cool, they are too stretchy and are |
| natural and synthetic, leather is the most popular. | | | | more of a nuisance than a convenience. |
| When attaching the banjo strap, many players attach | | | | From mass produced polypropylene and nylon mesh |
| the front end of the strap one bracket below the heel | | | | banjo straps to high quality handmade or custom |
| of the neck, the rear end of the strap one bracket | | | | straps, there is a wide array to choose from. Whether |
| below the tailpiece. Other methods include the use of | | | | you prefer something edgy and contemporary, |
| cradle or web straps. They thread through all the | | | | laid-back and vintage, or hand-tooled and bejeweled, |
| brackets. Due to the significant differences in weight | | | | there is something to fit every style, trend and budget. |
| from one type of banjo to another, it is recommended | | | | The most important thing is that you get a strap that |
| that cradle straps be used with the heavier | | | | you think looks good. Copperpeace offers a variety |
| instruments. It provides greater stability. If you already | | | | of straps from smooth and hand embroidered leather |
| have a guitar strap, there are kits available to modify it | | | | to leopard print and lace. |
| for use with a banjo. | | | | |