Subject: Dobro strap


I just bought one of your dobro straps. I have to commend you on your service - it was here in less than a week. And, it really is a comfortable strap that keeps my dobro stable. I feel much more confident standing and playing my dobro compared to my old strap. I would like some advice, though. Compared to my old strap (with strings on the peg head), I'm having a little harder time reaching the first fret. I've tried a couple of strap positions, which hasn't made much difference. Can you let me know what you do to reach the first fret? Is it just a question of getting used to pushing the strap out of the way, or is there something else?

Thanks again for the great strap. I'm sorry that I didn't find out about you before I bought my current dobro!

Norm

Greetings Norm,

Thanks for touching base with us...
I wish I could see this in person...I haven't had a problem using mine...Maybe I need more close-up pictures on installation....it does seem to be a little tighter to play in the first position. I guess I've gotten used to it...

I take it you've seen the images on the following page:
http://www.folkofthewood.com/page627.htm

If you find that you can't adapt to reaching the first fret, you might be able to install it further up the peghead...(depending on the peghead)

Mickey