JP4388034B2 - Strap for guitar - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a guitar strap that provides a state of use particularly suitable for playing a guitar.

Conventionally, a strap of a guitar (including a base) is usually attached to a front strap pin attached to the front portion of the body and a rear strap pin attached to the rear portion of the body so that the strap is detachably mounted. That is, in the performance posture, the strap is hung from the shoulder to the back. This is well known without quoting patent documents, and there is no patent document to be cited in particular, but the following Non-Patent Documents 1 to 3 are useful for reference.
GibsonGear homepage, [online], May 10, 2006, [May 18, 2006 search], Internet <URL: http://www.gibson.com/Products/Accessories/Gear/Accessories/Straps/ > Fender homepage, [online], April 26, 2006, [Search May 18, 2006], Internet <URL: http://www.fender.jp/catalogue/sa/straps.php/> ARIA website, [online], January 17, 2006, [Search May 18, 2006], Internet <URL: http://www.ariaguitars.com/jp/02prod/03acce/strap00.html>

  However, if the strap is hanging from one shoulder to the back like this, when the strap comes off from one shoulder during performances such as live performances, concerts, etc., the guitar will fall and be damaged. There was a case of causing interruption. In addition, there was a problem that the strap line was exposed and the appearance on the stage was poor, and the fatigue on the shoulders also increased. In particular, the trapezius muscle is located on the left and right at the position where the strap is applied, and it is known that when only one of the trapezius muscles is loaded, a so-called stiff shoulder symptom occurs. It can be said that the tack is a support structure that promotes stiff shoulders.

  In addition, when performing at a performance, the strap that is in close contact with the body due to problems such as hurting the performer's body and one shoulder and back of the stage costume, and sweating due to spotlights etc. There was also a problem that the part was stuffy and the pain, damage, and adverse effects on the skin due to sweat stains were increased.

  Furthermore, since the strap length cannot be adjusted independently with respect to the front strap pin and the rear strap pin, the conventional strap acquires the best position according to the type of guitar and the physique of the performer. There was a problem that things were difficult.

  Furthermore, since the strap is in a large loop shape, while the strap is attached after the performance is finished, while the instrument is leaning against a wall or stand, etc. There were many.

  The present invention can be used for almost all electric guitar bases without the need to drill holes in important guitar bases and move strap pins, etc., and effectively solve these problems. The purpose is to provide a new and innovative guitar strap.

  In order to achieve this object, the present invention takes the following measures.

  That is, the strap for guitar according to the present invention is a front strap pin and a rear strap pin for hanging the strap from one shoulder to the back like a strap. The pin and the rear strap pin are used as they are, and can be used in place of the lap-like strap. The neck strap portion has a neck hanging portion that hangs on the player's neck, and is provided below the neck strap portion. A front strap portion having a front strap pin connection portion detachably attached to the front strap pin on the lower end side, and an engagement portion for engaging with a belt wound around the waist of the performer on the upper end side And a rear strap portion having a rear strap pin connection portion detachably attached to the rear strap pin, on the shoulder and back of the performer. Without suspending the trap, the guitar load is distributed to the player's neck through the neck strap and the front strap portion and to the player's waist through the rear strap portion, and the guitar is connected to the neck strap. In addition, it is characterized in that it can be fixed at a predetermined inclination and a predetermined height position through an independent two-point support structure by the support by the front strap part and the support by the rear strap part.

  With this configuration, there is no possibility that the neck strap part may be accidentally detached during performances such as live performances and concerts, so that it is possible to eliminate the inconvenience that causes the guitar to fall and break and further interrupt live performances and concerts. Further, since the load of the guitar is mainly applied to the left and right bases of the neck and does not become a burden on the trapezius muscle of one shoulder, it is possible to eliminate the pain in the shoulder and the accumulation of fatigue in the shoulder. Furthermore, since there are few restrictions with respect to a body, it can move easily and the state suitable for a performance can be ensured. Furthermore, the rear strap portion has an engagement portion that can be engaged with the belt in the upper portion and a rear strap pin connection portion in the lower portion, so that the load of the guitar can be reduced between the left and right bases of the neck and the waist. Since it is distributed to three points, the burden on the neck can be reduced. Moreover, since the rear strap part is engaged with the belt wound around the waist, the strap line can be almost hidden under the clothing, and the guitar is supported as a whole in combination with the neck strap part. Is possible.

  In this case, if the engaging portion of the rear strap portion can be changed in position around the waist along the belt, the end pin is moved backward from the waist side by moving the position of the engaging portion of the rear strap portion. Is pulled backwards and the body of the guitar moves around the waist. At that time, the lower half of the body rides on the thigh, so the 5th to 1st strings overlap behind the 6th string. Since the guitar rises in such a direction that the first string can be viewed from the first state, the finger can be easily pressed even in a normal posture, coupled with the fact that the frets can be viewed at the same time. For this reason, the effect which improves a performance state can also be expected.

  In the above, at least a part of the neck strap part or the front strap part is provided with a length adjustment part, and a rear strap part is also provided with a length adjustment part, and the adjustment part of the front strap part and the adjustment part of the rear strap are independently provided. If the length can be adjusted, the height position and inclination of the entire body can be individually adjusted according to the physique and preference, and a more accurate best position can be achieved.

  Since the present invention is configured as described above, the guitar can be supported by the neck and waist to prevent the strap from being accidentally dropped off, so that it does not become a burden on the performer, and there are few restrictions on movement, It is possible to provide a new and useful strap that can be suitably hidden under the clothes and improved in appearance on the stage. Of course, such a strap is used alternately with the conventional strap, and the burden on the body is more effectively distributed by hanging on the shoulder with the conventional strap or by hanging it on the neck with the strap of the present invention. Usage forms are also possible.

  Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings, taking up a guitar having front strap pins and rear strap pins. In the following, the rear strap pin is referred to as an end pin, and the front strap pin is simply referred to as a strap pin.

  An electric guitar base (hereinafter simply referred to as “guitar G”) exemplified in this embodiment is provided with a strap pin on a front portion (also referred to as an upper portion of a body) 1a of a body 1 as shown in FIG. 11 is an ordinary one, and an end pin 12 is attached to a rear portion (also referred to as a lower body portion) 1b of the body 1. In most guitars G, the front body portion 1a extends from the neck joint portion 13 in the width direction of the neck 14, and the strap pin 11 stands on the end face of the portion located on the opposite side of the pick guard 1c. However, as shown in FIG. 1B, a strap pin 11 is played in the vicinity of the neck joint portion on the back of the body of a guitar G called a modified guitar such as a so-called flying V, or some other types of guitars G. The present invention can be applied to such a mode. The end pin 12 stands on the end face of the body rear portion 1b.

And, the conventional strap was used so as to form a large loop between the strap pin and the end pin, and this was used by hanging it from one shoulder to the back, but the strap of this embodiment is as follows. As described in the above, different structures and use states are realized.
(First embodiment)

  The strap 2 of this embodiment is comprised from the neck strap part 21, the front strap part 22, and the back strap part 23, as shown in FIGS.

  The neck strap portion 21 has a loop-shaped neck portion 21a that hangs around the player's neck, and a narrowed portion 21b that binds a pair of strap lines is formed under the neck portion 21a by a backpack or the like. A rotating can 21c is disposed below. A neck guard 21a1 made of a slightly thick and soft material is provided in a portion of the neck hanging portion 21a that directly contacts the neck. The strap line is doubled above the throttle part 21b, and quadruple between the throttle part 21b and the rotary can 21c, and the length of the quadruple region (and therefore, by adjusting the position of the throttle part 21b) The overall length of the neck strap portion 21 can be adjusted by changing the length of the double region). In other words, the throttle portion 21b also serves as a length adjusting portion. The rotary can 21c is an ordinary one in which an upper D can 21c1 and a lower D can 21c2 are connected to each other via a shaft portion so as to be relatively rotatable, and serves to prevent twisting of the strap 2, and a buckle type is provided on the lower D can 21c2. An upper detachable element 21d constituting the detachable portion 22x is attached.

  The front strap portion 22 has a strap pin connection portion 22a that can be attached to and detached from the strap pin 11 (see FIG. 1) on the lower end side, and a buckle-type attachment portion that forms a pair with the upper attachment / detachment element 21d on the upper end side. The strap pin connecting part 22a has a lock pin that can be attached to and detached from the strap pin 11 with one touch, or an insertion hole that is simply inserted through the strap pin 11 and hooked. Is done.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the rear strap portion 23 has an engagement portion 23a that can be engaged around the waist, and has an end pin connection portion 23b that can be attached to and detached from the end pin 12 below. The engaging portion 23a is provided with both a hook 23a1 hooked on a belt loop (not shown) and a jumper hook 23a2 that can be wound around the belt B and stopped. The end pin connection portion 23b may be a lock pin that can be attached to and detached from the end pin 12 with one touch, or an insertion hole having a structure in which a strap pin is simply inserted and hooked. In this embodiment, between the engaging portion 23a and the end pin connecting portion 23b, a rotary can 23c, a length adjusting portion 23d using a backpack, and a buckle-type attaching / detaching portion 23e using attaching / detaching elements 23e1, 23e2 are provided. It is.

  When the performer uses this strap, the neck hanging portion 21a of the neck strap portion 21 is hung on the neck, the upper removable element 21d is connected to the lower removable element 22b of the front strap portion 22, and the rear strap portion 23 is The guitar G can be held in a playable state by attaching it around the waist on the right side if it is dominant and attaching the detachable portion 23e of the strap portion 23 thereafter. After the performance, the guitar G can be removed from the neck strap portion 21 and the rear strap portion 23 by releasing the space between the detachable elements 21d and 22b and detaching the detachable portion 23e.

  If comprised in this way, since there is no possibility that the neck strap part 21 will accidentally remove | deviate at the time of performance in a performance, the inconvenience which causes breakage | damage of a guitar, a live, a concert, etc. can be eliminated. Further, since the load of the guitar G is mainly applied to the neck and does not become a heavy burden on the shoulder, it is possible to effectively eliminate the pain in the shoulder and the accumulation of fatigue in the shoulder. In addition, a narrowed portion 21b is provided below the neck hanging portion 21a, and the pair of strap lines that wrap around from the neck are bundled near the center of the body at the narrowed portion 21b. Therefore, as shown in FIG. When performing live performances, concerts, etc. in stage costumes, it is easy to hide the strap line under the tie N, etc., and the strap line on the back is eliminated, which greatly improves the appearance of players on the stage. Can do. Of course, even if the stage costume is a shirt, a T-shirt, or a jacket as shown in FIG. 5 or when the upper body is exposed without wearing clothes as shown in FIG. , Can improve the appearance of the player on the stage. Further, as apparent from these drawings, since there are few constraints on the body, it is possible to ensure a state that is easy to move and suitable for performance.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, a part of the load of the guitar G is applied to the neck via the front strap part 22 and the neck strap part 21, and the rest is applied to the waist via the rear strap part 23. Since the load is distributed at the waist, the burden on the neck can be effectively reduced. Moreover, since the rear strap portion 23 is hooked around the waist using the trousers Z, the strap line of the rear strap portion 23 is also under the clothes if a suit or a jacket is worn as shown in FIGS. Thus, the guitar G can be supported in a floating state as a whole in combination with the neck strap portion 21.

  In this case, since the engaging portion 23a of the rear strap portion 23 is slidable around the waist along the belt B, the position of the engaging portion 23a of the rear strap portion 23 is indicated by, for example, an arrow Y1 in FIG. The end pin 12 is pulled backward as indicated by the arrow Y2 by moving the back side from the waist side, and the body 1 of the guitar G moves around the waist. At this time, the lower back side of the body is large from the position of the lower abdomen. Since it is in the form of riding on the thigh, from the state before adjustment in which the fifth to first strings overlap behind the sixth string as viewed from the performer's line of sight, as shown by an imaginary line and an arrow Y3 in FIG. The guitar rises in a direction where the first string can be seen. At this time, the frets can be seen at the same time, and the tip (head) of the neck on which the beg is provided rises in front of the performer in the restriction by the neck strap portion 21 and the front strap portion 22. Since the body 1 moves and the body 1 stands slightly, a combination of the above results in a performance state that is easy to hold down even in a normal posture, and an effect of improving the holding state of the guitar can be expected.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, there is no strap line on the back part below the neck hanging part 21a on the back of the performer, and the back is completely released from the strap, so that not only does not hurt the back. Further, it is possible to eliminate the stuffiness of the strap portion due to sweating or the like and various problems caused by it.

  Furthermore, since the length adjusting parts 21b and 23d are provided in both the neck strap part 21 and the rear strap part 23 and they can be adjusted independently, the height position and inclination of the body 1 can be adjusted. It can be adjusted individually according to your preference, and you will be able to acquire a more accurate best position.

  In addition, if the attachment / detachment portions 22x and 23e are removed, the strap 2 is divided into the front strap portion 22 and the rear strap portion 23, and does not form a large loop. With the guitar G standing on a wall or a stand while it is on, an accident or the like that causes the guitar G to fall down by hooking a leg or the like on a part of the strap 2 can be eliminated.

Even if the adjustment part is provided only on the neck strap part 21 or only on the front strap part 22, it is possible to change the inclination of the guitar G by adjusting at least the height of the head. Still effective. In the above embodiment, the detachable portion 22x is provided between the neck strap portion 21 and the front strap portion 22, but the neck strap portion and the front strap portion are not separated from each other, that is, the tip of the neck strap portion is connected to the front strap portion. You may comprise so that it may make. Furthermore, although the rotary can 21c is provided to prevent twisting of the strap, it can be omitted if twisting does not matter so much. The neck guard 21a1 is not always necessary when the strap is hung on the neck from above the shirt. Furthermore, the basic function and effect of the present invention can be achieved by an aspect having no length adjusting section.
(Second Embodiment)

  The strap 402 shown in FIG. 6 includes a neck strap portion 421 whose front end also serves as the front strap portion 422 and a rear strap portion 423.

  The front strap portion 422 has a neck hanging portion 421a that is hung on the performer's neck, and the left and right strap lines continue to the front strap portion 422 as they are, and the tip of the front strap portion 422 is bundled. In addition, strap pin connection portions 422a such as lock pins and insertion holes are provided. On the other hand, the rear strap portion 423 has an engaging portion 423a that can be engaged around the waist using a belt or a belt loop, like the rear strap portion 23 in FIG. An end pin connection portion 423b such as a hole is provided.

  When configured in this way, it differs from the first embodiment in that there is no throttle part and there is no desorption part in the middle, but in the state where the guitar G is supported by the strap 402, From left to right, the left and right strap lines hang down in a substantially straight line while gradually moving toward each other and continue to the front strap portion 422. For this reason, although it is difficult to hide under a tie or the like, it does not significantly deteriorate the appearance as a conventional strap hanging in the shape of a plow, and the structure is simple and a load is applied to the base of the neck through the neck strap portion 402. In the point that the burden on the shoulder is eliminated and the load can be distributed between the neck and the waist, the same effect as the first embodiment is achieved.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, it is as follows when the effect of this invention is put together again.

  With conventional guitar straps, the strap is applied in a pave-like shape from one shoulder to the back, so when performing on the stage during live performances, concerts, etc., the strap falls off the shoulder and the guitar falls and breaks. There are not a few accidents in which performance is interrupted, but according to the present invention, it is possible to effectively avoid such accidents.

  Since the conventional guitar strap is strapped from one shoulder to the back, when performing on stage during performance, the shoulder and back part of the stage costume may be damaged, but the neck strap part of the present invention If the guitar is fixed using the waist strap, the above problems are effectively improved.

  Traditional guitar straps have a strap that stretches from one shoulder to the back, so when performing live or concerts at live venues, concert halls, outdoor performance venues, etc., the straps will get muddy due to sweating from spotlights, etc. In addition to causing unsanitary conditions, there were damage to the stage costume due to sweat stains, decolorization of the strap, and adverse effects on the skin. According to the present invention, these can be effectively improved.

  Conventional guitar straps have a strap that stretches from one shoulder to the back, so it is quite heavy for those who perform live concerts, concerts, etc. on national tours, and those who play guitar. It was well known that supporting a guitar with a conventional strap would cause an overburden on the shoulder muscles of one shoulder and often cause fatigue such as stiff shoulders or hurt the shoulder. Can be improved effectively.

  With most conventional guitar straps, most people lean against the wall etc. with the strap attached to the guitar after the performance, or use the guitar stand, so there were many accidents that caused the guitar to fall over and damage the strap. The present invention employs a detachable part such as a buckle, and the guitar and a part of the strap can be separated by one touch after the performance is completed, so that the above-mentioned accident can be prevented.

  The guitar has two strap pins (front part of the body) for attaching the strap to the body part and two end pins (rear part of the body). In conventional guitar straps, one strap extends from one shoulder to the back, so that the strap length cannot be adjusted independently of the strap pin and end pin. However, since the present invention is composed of the two elements of the neck strap portion and the strap attached to the waist side, the length of each strap can be adjusted independently with respect to the strap pin and the end pin. As a result, the body position can be adjusted more or less finely, and the best position for each different guitar player can be obtained.

  In conventional guitar straps, the strap is exposed because the strap is exposed from one shoulder to the back, so the strap is exposed in the present invention. There is almost no exposure of the strap line until it is attached to the strap pin (the upper part of the body) and the end pin (the lower part of the body), which hides the line of the strap and contributes to improving the appearance on the stage. In particular, it becomes very effective when the back part of the stage costume is designed or when a costume having a decoration or decoration is used.

  Since the present invention can be applied to existing strap pins and end pins as they are, it can be applied to most guitars without requiring a technique such as drilling holes in an important and expensive guitar such as a vintage guitar and moving the strap pins. Can be used. And all the strap components are simple, and since existing parts can be used for the strap string, throttle part, length adjustment part, detachment part, etc., this strap can be made inexpensively without losing mass productivity. Can be supplied in large quantities.

  In live performances, concerts, etc., there are many cases where it is not possible to take time at the transition of each musical piece. However, with conventional straps, there is a length adjustment section near the back, so it takes time to adjust the length. The player's desire to change the position of the body according to the song was difficult to fulfill. On the other hand, according to the present invention, the length can be adjusted in a few seconds, and the length of the strap portion supporting the strap pin and the end pin can be adjusted independently. From these, it becomes very effective for the player who wants to change the position of the body by adjusting the length of the strap according to the music. Specifically, since this song is mostly composed of chords from the beginning to the end, I want to adjust the body to the lower position and emphasize the live action, this song has a solo so I want to adjust it to a higher position, etc. It is possible to respond quickly and simply to a player's request that has not been realized so far.

  In addition, the conventional guitar strap has a slack-like strap from one shoulder to the back, so the 5th to 1st strings are hidden behind the 6th string from the player's perspective, and the guitar is intentionally Although it was difficult to play unless all six strings were raised in the direction that can be seen, the rear strap part of the present invention can be repositioned (not necessarily limited to one that slides). It is possible to raise the guitar so that the first string can be visually recognized in a natural posture by moving to the position, and the playability can be greatly improved.

  The specific configuration of each unit is not limited to the above-described embodiment.

  For example, various materials such as synthetic fibers such as nylon, polypropylene, polyester, cloth, leather, synthetic leather, etc. can be used as the strap material. Various materials such as metal and metal can be used.

  In addition, the present invention is a guitar other than a wood bass or upright bass such as a contrabass, such as a jazz bass type or a precision bass type which is a typical electric bass, in addition to an acoustic bass, a semi-acoustic bass, As a typical body structure type of folk guitar, classic guitar with front strap pin and rear strap pin mounted, acoustic guitar, electric acoustic guitar (eleco), full acoustic guitar, semi-acoustic guitar, or electric guitar , Stratocaster type, Les Paul type, Telecaster type, Jazz master type, Jaguar type, Mustang type, SG type, Flying Type, explorer type, Firebird type, other, silent guitar, speaker amplifier visceral electric guitar, etc., it is possible to respond to all the guitar and bass.

  In this case, as described above, it can be used for almost all electric guitar bases and the like without making a hole in an important guitar base and moving the strap pin.

  Other configurations are not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention, for example, a pick holder is provided in the neck strap portion.

The figure which shows the general structure of the guitar with which this invention is applied. The figure which shows 1st Embodiment of this invention in a use condition. The figure which expands and shows the back strap part of the embodiment. The figure which shows the embodiment in the clothing state. The rear view of the embodiment. The figure which shows 2nd Embodiment of this invention in a use condition.

Explanation of symbols

G ... Guitar 1a ... Body front 1b ... Body rear 1c ... Body 2 ... Strap 3 ... West strap 4 ... Shoulder strap 11 ... Strap pin 12 ... End pin 21 ... Neck strap 21a ... Neck strap 21b ... Narrow strap, long Length adjusting part 22 ... Front strap part 23 ... Rear strap part 23a ... Engaging part 22a ... Strap pin connecting part 23b ... End pin connecting part 23d ... Length adjusting part 24 ... Back strap part

Claims (3)

Using the front strap pin and the rear strap pin as they are, with respect to the guitar comprising the front strap pin and the rear strap pin for hanging the strap from one shoulder to the back, respectively, on the front of the body and the rear of the body, It can be applied in place of the plow-shaped strap, and has a neck strap portion having a neck hanging portion for hanging on the player's neck, and is connected to the lower side of the neck strap portion so as to be attached to and detached from the front strap pin. A front strap portion having a front strap pin connecting portion capable of being engaged, and a rear strap capable of being engaged with a belt wound around the waist of the performer on the upper end side and detachable from the rear strap pin on the lower end side A rear strap with a pin connection and a front load on the guitar without straps on the shoulder and back of the performer The guitar is supported by the neck strap and the front strap portion, and the rear strap is distributed to the player's neck through the neck strap and the front strap portion and to the player's waist through the rear strap portion. A guitar strap characterized by being able to be fixed at a predetermined inclination and a predetermined height position through an independent two-point support structure with support by a portion. The guitar strap according to claim 1, wherein the engagement portion of the rear strap portion can be changed in position around the waist along the belt. The length adjustment part is provided in the neck strap part or the front strap part, and the length adjustment part is also provided in the rear strap part, and these length adjustment parts can be adjusted independently. The guitar strap according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the height position of the guitar can be adjusted.

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