Straps - Easy Peasy

[david watkins]

Hi

 

I got my first concertina this week (Galotta 20 key Anglo ) and yesterday settled down with Mick Bramich's Absolute Beginner's Concertina out of earshot for my first session practising the scale of C major. That was pretty straightforward but the straps were both too narrow and too long, it was very uncomfortable and I could practise for no more than a minute of two without stopping.

 

So this morning having access to plenty of leather ( being in the upholstery supply trade ) I fashioned some new straps which are tighter and much broader, covering the whole of the back of my hand. Took only 20 minutes but the difference is significant.

 

Now I can control the instrument much easier, it's way more comfortable, the weight of the concertina is taken by the whole of the back of my hand and it just feels more secure, allowing me to concentrate more on playing rather than worrying about comfort and the concertina slipping

 

I could have put some adjustable buckles on but as I'm the only one likely to play this for some time I didnt think it worth the effort. I made the straps slightly tight as over time the leather will ease a bit.

 

So I'm ready for session 2.

 

Some before and after photos attached.

 

David