Michael,
Yes this is true and I have seen this method work very well.
Cheers,
Marion
-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Thames <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Apr 4, 2005 2:12 PM
To: "Dr. Marion Ceruti" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
Ramon Marco de Sevilla <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, lute@cs.dartmouth.edu
Subject: Re: Strap Buttons
I heard that some people use a silk ribbon tied to the pegbox. and simply
sit on the other end
Michael Thames
www.ThamesClassicalGuitars.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dr. Marion Ceruti" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Ramon Marco de Sevilla" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <lute@cs.dartmouth.edu>
Sent: Monday, April 04, 2005 2:19 PM
Subject: Re: Strap Buttons
> Rob,
>
> So far, I have not heard of a strap button pulling out of a lute.
> However, I have heard of a strap button damaging a guitar
> that was checked into the airlines. It was not packed correctly
> and the luggage handliers set it down hard on the button end.
> The button shifted into the instrument and cracks developed.
> Other than that story I have not heard any disadvantages
> of a strap button, only advantages.
>
> Best,
> Marion
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ramon Marco de Sevilla <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Apr 4, 2005 12:50 PM
> To: lute@cs.dartmouth.edu
> Subject: Strap Buttons
>
> Are lutes built strongly enough to handle strap buttons?
>
> I have a hard time keeping my lute stable on my lap and am thinking a
> strap may help (or velcro!).
>
> Thanks!
> Rob
>
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