How do you avoid buckle rash? I’ve got a new guitar being built and want to keep it as dent and scratch free as possible.
I don’t mind the patina on my old Guernsey but want to keep the new one new!
You use a pad of some sort? I have to wear a western belt!
Move the belt one loop over. (if you must)
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Try a mechanics belt.
They make leather covered belt buckles. I wear a brass buckle but have found that I keep a guitar a little over onto my right hip more. Never had a problem with buckle rash.
Shirt tail out when playing.
Or sling it low like a rock star.
I guess turning a fancy cowboy belt buckle one loop to the left won’t hurt my image too much! lol
+1 on the mechanics belt. I no longer wear any belts with buckles.
I had to look up what a mechanic’s belt was. It would indeed take care of the problem, but I do enjoy “Western Wear” clothing when performing, which includes “buckleage”.
I’ve only recently started performing more, and thus standing more. The bout rash is new to me. I noticed the scratches just a couple days ago.
Some people pay more for scratches like that for Fender Custom Shop electrics!
Thanks guys.
Double post...
Edited by - BrianMac on 04/29/2025 06:43:14
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Originally posted by BrianMacI had to look up what a mechanic’s belt was. It would indeed take care of the problem, but I do enjoy “Western Wear” clothing when performing, which includes “buckleage”...
So perhaps these would meet in the middle. Several decorative/Western options for buckle-less belting. More affordable than I thought.
Yeah - those musician belts are pretty nice. I've never gotten around to buying one, but it's been there in the back of my head for years.
I turn the belt buckle all the way to my left side. Though I do place the dobro more over my right hip. Better safe than sorry. Haven't worn one in years, but I've had a few nice western belt buckles in the past. But I also worked too hard for the instruments I have purchased as new, and I just can't fathom allowing a belt buckle to mess them up with a bunch of scratches and dings since it's easily preventable.
Accidental scratches and dings over the years are one thing - but those are accidents.
Carhart makes a decent one
a.co/d/iz4Rgnu
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Originally posted by FrederickPattersonCarhart makes a decent one
a.co/d/iz4Rgnu
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