Finding a Comfortable Accordion Bass Strap

If you've been playing for a while, you know that a worn-out accordion bass strap can turn a fun practice session into a literal pain in the wrist. It's one of those parts of the instrument we tend to ignore until it starts cracking, stretching, or—heaven forbid—snaps right in the middle of a gig. While everyone spends a lot of time talking about shoulder straps and back pads, the bass strap is really the unsung hero that keeps your left hand in the right spot to hit those counter-basses without fumbling. ...

May 9, 2026 · 6 min · Jocelyn Virgi