Thread: What is this gizmo?
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Old 02-09-2022, 10:56 AM
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It's a strap holder. I've seen those on Hofners too, so I guess it was a German thing.

You note that the Hofner strap on Paul McCartney's bass had a hook clipped to the tailpiece (!!).



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