Shoulder Strap Bracket Location

[AndyM]

I'm curious why the upper shoulder strap bracket on a Morino is located on the back of the treble box, rather than on the top? Any suggestions...

 

[jozz]

to encourage you playing seated?

 

[debra]

I don't know why the "Gardinenstange" (or "curtain rod") bracket was ever used. It does not provide the best support and the leather straps are always a bit at an angle so they wear out faster than on properly located and angled brackets (found on other accordions). As it is a single bracket its strength was often questioned but I never saw one fail. Many people have fitted "normal" brackets and do not use the "curtain rod" bracket.

 

[Dingo40]

I have several accordions ( of different makes, eras and models) each of which exhibit different shoulder strap brackets and different bracket attachment locations

 

[AndyM]

I'm glad you mentioned that some people have fitted normal brackets Paul, because that is what I'm considering doing. I suspect that the location of the 'curtain rod' is making it impossible to adjust the straps, so that the back of the instrument sits snugly against my chest. (Yes, I do have a back pad). There's always slight gap, and it tends to wobble around a bit.