How to Attach a Guitar Strap
Updated Nov 10, 2026 · By 
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Attach a guitar strap by sliding the strap ends over the strap buttons: the front end goes on the button near the neck, and the back end goes on the endpin at the base of the guitar. Adjust the strap so the guitar hangs where the hands can reach it, then check that each end sits on its button.
Find the strap buttons on the guitar
Look for the small metal buttons on the guitar body. The base of the guitar has an endpin that doubles as a strap button, and the neck joint or upper bout has its own button. Check that each button is tight and that the strap ends fit over them before you attach anything.
Attach the front end to the neck button
Take the front end of the strap, the end that sits nearer the neck, and slide its slot over the neck button. Push the slot past the wide part of the button until the leather or fabric sits flat against the guitar. Pull the strap gently to confirm the end is seated and will not lift off.
Attach the back end to the endpin
Take the back end of the strap and slide its slot over the endpin at the base of the guitar. Push it past the wide part of the pin until it sits flat, then pull gently to confirm it is seated. The strap should run straight from the neck button to the endpin without twists.
Adjust the length and check the fit
Put the guitar on and slide the adjuster until the guitar hangs where the hands can reach the strings and the frets without reaching up or hunching over. The neck should sit at an angle the fretting hand can reach across its full length. Play a few notes and shift the adjuster until the position feels steady.
Tie the strap at the headstock
Some guitars ship with a button at the base. Tie the front end of the strap to the headstock with a cord behind the nut, keeping the cord clear of the strings and tuning pegs. If you would rather have a button, ask a repair shop to fit one at the neck joint.
What you need
Levy's Leathers 3" Wide Amped Leather Series
A 3 inch wide leather strap with foam padding and a garment leather backing, adjustable from 37 to 51 inches.
- Material: Leather
- Lifetime warranty stated
WOGOD Guitar Strap
A cotton strap with stitched leather ends, a strap lock and pick holder ends, adjustable from 36 to 62 inches.
- Neck lock / strap
- Material: Leather
Perri's Leathers Wide Deluxe Italian Leather Guitar
A wide Italian leather strap with a reinforced keyhole and slots, adjustable from 41 to 56 inches.
- Material: Leather
Ernie Ball Classic Jacquard Guitar Strap
A polypropylene jacquard strap with a buckle fastener, adjustable from 41 to 72 inches.
- Material: Polypropylene
These come from our ranked list Best Guitar Strap, which compares them spec by spec.
Frequently asked questions
Can a guitar strap fit any guitar?
A strap made for standard strap buttons fits a guitar that has them. Check the button size against the strap ends, since a slot that is too tight will not seat fully.
How do I keep the strap from slipping off?
Seat each strap end fully over its button and pull it snug, then check the fit before playing. A strap lock fitted over the button holds the strap end in place.
How do I attach a strap at the headstock?
Tie the strap to the headstock with a cord behind the nut, or ask a repair shop to fit a button at the neck joint.
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