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Expert: Steven Gibb Date: 11/11/2007 Subject: guitar straps
Question Hi there, I'm 30, male, just started out learning the elec guitr as a hobby, and mainly been playing metal (been playing for 4 years). Anyway, not sure how low to wear my guitar (ie adjust the guitar strap to hold the guitar at a certain length). Most pros I've seen wear their guitar quite low, should I do the same? Its a bit of a stretch though! I find it most comfortable at sitting-position height, but I dont like the way it looks on me. I think your profile states you're a pro guitarist, how do you wear yours?
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Answer Hey there thanks for the question.
I wear my guitar quite high to be honest. It is at a perfect height to reach all the frets without much effort and I can play rather fast through all the strings. I suppose it can depend on what you are wanting to play...if you dont do solos very often then wearing your guitar at a height which suits riffing would make sense.
But you do say its a bit of a stretch, so if it is uncomfortable for you then definetly dont do it! If the most comfortable way of playing for you doesnt look right then I say you should just do it anyway. If you are very comfortable then you will play your best.
I play my guitar just at my stomach...and that is very high up...but I can play like that for hours!!
So I recommend you play at the height which is better for playing and not for how it looks...this will result in a better standard of playing
