Why do some guitars have 2 strap buttons on the back edge?

[BloodRose]

Ive always wondered. Im guessing so you have options??

example:
http://www.schecterguitars.com/custom/usa-production-series/cet-h-h-black-ocean-detail

I think the Chris Broderick Jackson does too. Ive seen others.

I can see if its a double neck or Rick Nielsons multi neck, so you can dissipate the weight.

 

[Agileguy_101]

Re: Why do some guitars have 2 strap buttons on the back edge?

So you can lean them up against an amp, wall, or anything really and have it balance better.

 

[kramersteen]

Re: Why do some guitars have 2 strap buttons on the back edge?

Its for crabcore i think.

 

[80's_Metal]

Re: Why do some guitars have 2 strap buttons on the back edge?

so you can hang your strap in two different spots, one for neck high play and one for neck straight playing. its a balance thing

 

[Lewguitar]

Re: Why do some guitars have 2 strap buttons on the back edge?

So you can lean them up against an amp, wall, or anything really and have it balance better.

I think so too. So you can lean the guitar against your amp and it'll be more stable resting on two end pins rather than unstable resting one just one.

 

[Zerberus]

Re: Why do some guitars have 2 strap buttons on the back edge?

AFAIK Tom Anderson was the first to do this on a large scale, and he did it for more stability when improperly stored (I.E. won`t fall over as fast when leaned against an amp or wall) than anything else

 

[BloodRose]

Re: Why do some guitars have 2 strap buttons on the back edge?

Thanks!

 

[Some Guy]

Re: Why do some guitars have 2 strap buttons on the back edge?

AFAIK Tom Anderson was the first to do this on a large scale, and he did it for more stability when improperly stored (I.E. won`t fall over as fast when leaned against an amp or wall) than anything else

Hagstrom guitars in Sweden originally did this back in the 1970's...