I currently use a strap on my tenor and baritone ukuleles. I secure straps to the ukuleles with a strap button on the lower bout and a string that ties the other end of the strap to the headstock. Recently a guitar player warned me not to hold an ukulele by attaching the strap to the headstock because over time that configuration would warp the ukulele's neck. I can understand this concern with guitars, which are heavy, but is it a potential problem with ukuleles too? I wouldn't mind having strap buttons installed on the heel of the necks of my ukuleles if it'll prevent the neck from warping, but I was wondering if it was okay to hold and play an ukulele with a strap attached to the headstock. Any thoughts?
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