Is this tradition?

[Lolme]

Most guitar players would have their guitar cable go up and around their strap.

Like this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mw3cim0WIkA

And this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNUuHQg38es

Why is that?

[Progtastic]

That way, if you step on your cord you're less likely to unplug it.

[lukelogandennis]

So when you step on your cable you don't yank the cable out of your guitar.

[VinceS]

If you don't loop the cable around your strap and accidentally step on the cable, you risk damaging some components and/or having the cable pulled out.

[beelzelboss]

Originally Posted by VinceS

If you don't loop the cable around your strap and accidentally step on the cable, you risk damaging some components and/or having the cable pulled out.

Been there, done that, had to buy a new jack, and learned how to install it the hard way.

[T-Bird]

Hi.

Only ******* will do it otherwise.

IMHO nothing describes a face-palm moment better than yanking the cable off during an intro or solo on a gig.

And he still doesn't wrap the cable...


However, if You're fan of the b***-toss and don't have a wireless, securing the cable can knock You down when it strangles you .

Regards
Sam

[ausf]

Didn't look at the clip, but from the responses I know what it is.

That's automatic. Even my kids do it. It also why it's good to use 45 degree angle ends at the instrument, keeps things flush.