Strap repostioning with D'Addario Acoustic Guitar Strap Quick-Release

Concept by John Spurrier, contributed with pictures by Jeremy Cohen -- August 29, 2002

In order to make my DeArmond Ashbory bass balance better, I moved one of the strap buttons to a spot near the output jack. The other end of the strap is connected (by a quick release mechanism made by D'Addario) to the headstock. I put screws in the holes where I removed the old strap buttons.

DeArmond Ashbory with moved strap modification

	Figure 1: The strap button from the front of the body was moved to the end of the body above the 1/4 inch input jack. A screw was inserted in the body where the strap lock used to be to preserve a cleaner appearance.
	Figure 2: Relocated strap button with the strap attached.
	Figure 3: D'Addario Acoustic Guitar Strap Quick-Release System in place around the headstock with the fastener snapped together.
	Figure 4: D'Addario Acoustic Guitar Strap Quick-Release System unfastened.

Figure 5: Here's the whole thing together. Click on the image for a larger view.

Full shot of DeArmond Ashbory with balance modification