Customer testimonials on how they solved the problem of wanting to change strap length during a live performance

"I want to shorten my strap just for that one song..." We totally understand that struggle

Have you ever experienced a moment like this during a live performance?

"I like to hold my guitar lower for ballads, but I need it shorter for the next upbeat song to make it easier to play," or "I want to adjust it in the middle of the setlist, but I can't stop the music." That subtle stress of finishing a song with a strap length that just doesn't feel right, even though you want to focus on your performance. At 708works, we actually receive many voices from customers who share this same struggle.

In this article, we'll introduce some of these real-life customer experiences and discuss the option of a strap that lets you "adjust the length with one hand, even while performing live."

Customer feedback | "It was moving to be able to adjust it without stopping the performance"

First, we'd like to share feedback from a guitarist who performs live several times a month.

"Previously, I used to take the strap off the strap pin between songs to change the length, but I never had enough time during the MC, and it was always a rush. Since I started using the Courier, I can just pull the tab on the back while playing to shorten it, and I'm free from that stress now."

That "instant, one-handed" capability makes a huge difference in live performances. With traditional straps, you have to operate buckles by hand or detach the strap from the instrument to change the length. But doing that in a few seconds while playing is incredibly difficult.

That's why we created the Courier | Guitar Strap with One-Handed Adjustment. Pull the tab on the back to raise your playing position (shorten), or lift it with your finger to lower it (lengthen). You can switch to your ideal position mid-setlist without ever stopping the music.

Customer feedback | "Because it's stepless, I can find that 'perfect' fit"

We have also received comments like this:

"With stepped straps, I'd have the dilemma where I want to shorten it just a little more, but the next hole makes it way too short. Because the Duet is stepless and allows for fine-tuning, I can snap it perfectly to my 'ideal height.'"

We think many of you can relate to this "just a little bit more" problem. As artisans, we put a lot of focus into this "comfort of stepless adjustment" during our prototyping process.

For those looking for such precise adjustments, we recommend the duet - CW73. You can adjust the length steplessly with one hand simply by pulling the nylon belt on the back. Unlike the stepped adjustments of traditional scale straps, you can match your preferred position exactly. Furthermore, it retains the beautiful silhouette unique to our scale-patterned straps. It is a model that balances both functionality and aesthetics.

For those who want to customize every color detail

Some of the feedback we receive includes, "I want to make it look personal, too." For the Duet, we offer a Color Order page where you can freely combine leather parts and nylon belts. There are over 19 million possible combinations, allowing you to craft a one-of-a-kind piece that shines on stage.

Why not free yourself from those "little stresses" of live performance?

Just a few centimeters of strap length can significantly change the ease of playing. The frustration of wanting to change your playing position for each song but being unable to—every time we hear from our customers, we realize how much this small stress impacts the entire performance experience.

With a strap that you can quickly adjust with one hand, you can focus even more on the music itself. For your next live show, why not make "shortening it for just that one song" possible without ever stopping your performance? We hope your time on stage becomes even more free.