Guitar Armrest Install (original foam tape)

This is an old product. Check out the NEW tape video!    • Guitar Armrest Install using the New Tape   Skip to the installation at about the 10-minute mark. Also, do not clean oil-based, French, or nitrocellulose finishes with alcohol or any other chemicals. Follow the instrument manufacturer's cleaning instructions. This should help all of you who are wondering how to install the older-style guitar armrests that use foam tape . In this video, I'll show you how to choose an armrest, fitment, and installation, as well as why you will want an armrest on your guitar. I'm not sure the muting sound test can be heard, but here's some information that may help you understand why you want to install one. What Does It Do?- This armrest should also improve sound quality. A simple test will show what we mean. Place your guitar on your lap, face up, and strum it once. Now place a few fingers on the top and listen carefully; you will hear the tone dampen and the projection soften. This is because the top is the “soundboard.” The more it resonates, the better the tone, volume, and projection. Imagine how this must sound when your forearm rests on the top while playing, dampening such a large area. Testing shows that, with a resting arm, you lose between 15% and 20% of the power and projection! If you are in the market for a pickguard, armrest, or truss rod cover, visit TTLuthier.com. If you would like a custom piece, email sales@TTLuthier.com