Subject: Mando Straps
Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2003 13:27:42 -0500

My Rover A-Model Mandolin does not have TWO strap buttons, just one located on the bottom. What type of strap would I need? I'm assuming it will need to attach the around the nut somewhere.

Thanks for your time, Karla Bailer

Greetings Karla,

For A-models without the strap button on the heel of the neck, you'll want to tie off your strap at the peghead. Any A-style mandolin strap will work as long as it does include the tie on one end. Any small leather-type string will work...you'll be tieing it on right behind the nut of your mandolin...it can be threaded under the strings...all of our A-style leather straps, at 15.50 have a string to tie on at the peghead.

Hope something here helps...Mickey

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Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2002 21:45:49 -0700
Subject: Re: Stinger mandolin a-style strap order...

I just received the Stinger and think it's great except for one issue:

The loop is too small for either of the buttons on my mandolin. I could
stretch it but it seems that it would tear after a while. What should I do?

The loop is designed to be stretched to fit over the button...the reason would be to add security to the installation...if it's too loose over the button it's susceptible to coming off more easily. If you encounter any problem whatsoever, we will replace the strap with another. Your strap has a lifetime warranty.

Be sure to watch our Stinger installation slide shows on our website...and, get back with us with further questions.

At your disposal, FOTW

I forgot to mention that one side of your strap will be fed through the braided part...the braided part is designed to be stretched out so that it will fit an end pin by the tailpiece. This would be part of the height adjustment you may need since all straps need to be fitted to the individual player...be sure to wathc our Stinger slide shows for further info on this...and, get back with us if you have further questions...FOTW

Subject: Re: Fwd: Re: Stinger mandolin a-style strap order...
Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 11:17:06 -0700

Thanks for the quick response. I'll continue to use the strap. If
you need a testamonial, I'd say that the strap is very comfortable,
quite sturdy, and sizing is a sinch. It's also a beautiful match
for my Givens Legacy A6. Thanks again for the help.

Mark

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Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2001 18:00:07 -0800 (PST)
From: Errol Dimenstein of Stinger Straps

Interesting, I own a Weber Gallatin and encountered a
similar problem. I tried a variety of commerical
straps and couldn't find what I was looking for.
Consequently, I experimented with my own design using
suede leather which I found to be very "grippy"
sticking to whatever upper body garment I wore keeping
my mando in place. So the answer you seek is to use a
material like suede for the traction it provides.
Interestingly, I had an opportunity to meet with the
people at Folk of the Wood this summer and the owner
encouraged me to develop a product line as a courtesy
to his customers. To make a long story short, with
his input we are now selling a full line of top
quality suede leather straps you might find to your
liking. They can be seen at
http://www.folkofthewood.com. But you might be happy
with a simple piece of any traction loving material.
Good luck,

Errol Dimenstein

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