Do you use a strap while playing seated

[rstaight]

Every guitar and the mandolin each have their own strap. The more expensive guitars have leather and the rest have cloth.

At jams I use the strap if sitting or standing.

[SprintBob]

Originally Posted by JTFoote

Nope, not me. I use a NeckUp. I have several straps, but since I took up playing fingerstyle, and use a stool or chair, the NeckUp is my tool of choice. I still use a strap with my Strat, but that's just for recording purposes, as I only use an acoustic when playing out.

... JT

Ditto for me on the Neckup for my acoustics.

[Mark Stone]

Originally Posted by gibpicker

Just curious what the pros and cons are and if their even needed for most.

I do, but I sit on a tall stool so it becomes almost necessary.

[Steel and wood]

Not while seated. (I do with my electrics though but that's only because the strap is always attached to these guitars).

[musicman1951]

Originally Posted by lowrider

There is no downside to using a strap. I use it standing and seated. I also play with the guitar on my left leg when seated. It puts the guitar in almost the same position as standing.

This. I rarely play seated, but when I do I'd like it to feel the same.

[emtsteve]

Originally Posted by vintage40s

Same here. Strap stays on guitar, and is put on as part of taking guitar out of case.

Yep, me too - always. I like the neck at about 45 degrees and the same position when standing. I'll add that I only use suede straps that don't slide down off my shoulder.

[jaymarsch]

Sometimes I do and sometimes I don't use a strap while seated. Depends on the guitar and the chair. The strap is a great option though and works better for me than the Neck Up - at least for now.

Best,
Jayne

[vindibona1]

Yes. Always.

[dogboy]

Strap always whether guitar or mandolin. I am a hobby player and have massive sleep apnea. It is not at all unusual for me to fall asleep between the chorus and bridge, only to pick up again when I wake up 15 minutes later. Saves a lot of money or repair bills for dropped insturments. Needless to say I also never drive a car any more. sigh.

Fare well, db

[Goat Mick]

I have more belly than lap so I always use a strap. Also my most comfortable playing position is kinda half sitting on a barstool so that makes the strap necessary. All of my guitars have a designated strap that stays on the guitar all the time.

[Dru Edwards]

Never when I'm seated.