About Our Shoulder Strap

Softshell case - front grip

Ready to put the case on. Case is held up by the leather handle and front grip. For right hand carry the shoulder strap is attached to the D-ring on top of the case and over the handle to the D-ring that is across the bottom of the case.

Softshell case - carrying your case

With the right hand on leather handle, grab the strap with your left hand. Let the right hand release the leather handle. Put the right arm between the back of case and the strap. Lift the strap onto the right shoulder with the left hand.

Softshell case - right shoulder strap

Strap is on right shoulder for sling carry

Softshell case - single strap backpack

For single strap backpack carry from sling position, the left hand lifts the strap over the head and the right arm lifts the case.

Softshell case - backpack

Allow the strap to rest on the left shoulder and the case to settle in the middle of the back. Adjust the strap length for a good fit.

Softshell case - left view

Left side view of single strap backpack carry. Hands are free.

Softshell case - front view single strap carry

Front view of single strap backpack carry. Strap rests securely on left shoulder across the body to the right hip.

Softshell case - right view single strap carry

Right side view of single strap backpack carry. D-ring / shoulder strap attachment at right hip.

Blue Heron Softshell instrument cases are handmade and built to last by musicians for musicians.
Ken & Maria Jorgenson