Buckle Chaff

[Mr Mark]

After awhile you realize the infinite complexities of accordion mirrors life; in that there always problems to solve. I enjoy that.

I don't enjoy the chafing, however.

I have a really nice set of Italian straps on my mid size squeeze, and the strap connector comes up to above mid sleeve.

My lats are being subject to being subject to pointy belt buckle prong, is there such thing as a purposefully made sleeve or do I file it nice and carry on?

Sincerely; I searched the forum and no results - not that that would stop me from posting this anyway!

 

[Dingo40]

I don't enjoy the chafing, however.

Not having ever experienced this problem, I'm having difficulty envisaging what could be causing it?

 

[dak]

After awhile you realize the infinite complexities of accordion mirrors life; in that there always problems to solve. I enjoy that.

I don't enjoy the chafing, however.

I have a really nice set of Italian straps on my mid size squeeze, and the strap connector comes up to above mid sleeve.

My lats are being subject to being subject to pointy belt buckle prong, is there such thing as a purposefully made sleeve or do I file it nice and carry on?

Sincerely; I searched the forum and no results - not that that would stop me from posting this anyway!

Pecs, or it didn't happen. I mean, pics. Without an image it is hard to picture your problem. Usually everything of metal should be pointing away from you or be sunk in:

 

[debra]

There are elastic sleeves that go over the buckle, and also thicker ones that close with velcro (and might catch on your clothing).
The product you want is https://carinidena.it/MS5ECOMMERCE60/jsp/eco_cc_home_bs_portlet.jsp?p=dettarti&codarti=7140 and is probably sold by most accordion dealers.
That said, the buckles should normally not cause any problem while playing unless you are holding the accordion in the wrong position. When the shoulder straps are correctly sized (left one shorter, right one larger) the accordion should rest with the bellows on your left leg and the lower belt buckles should be (above and) between your legs and not touch anything. The top buckles should be close enough to the accordion to not touch your neck either. These sleeves are sold to protect the accordion from accidental scratches when you store the accordion in its case or bag, not to prevent chafing while playing.
There is a simple test you can do: put the accordion on for playing, take your left hand out of the bellow strap and then press some treble keys. They accordion should play by itself (without pulling) thanks to gravity pulling on the free-hanging bass side. If the accordion does not play by itself it means the position is too far to the right (the bass side resting on your leg instead of the bellows on your leg).

 

[Ventura]

for consideration

there have been times when the relative position of a strap
was a problem, or the overall length, which led me to the
Tack shop (Equestrian supply) where one can always find
various lengths and widths of short leather straps and buckles
that match color and can be used to extend, for example, from
the top loop of the accordion, thereby changing the position
of the offending nub an inch lower or so