BG ENGLISH HORN ZEN STRAP - NON ELASTIC
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Essential Information About the BG Strap
Essential Information About the BG Strap
- Optimized Weight Distribution : the yoke offers a wider support surface than a classic strap, relieving the neck and improving playing comfort.
- Long-lasting Comfort : sponge lining designed to absorb sweat and reduce heat sensations.
- Reduced Pressure Around the Neck : the black ABS spacer helps free the cervical area, useful for maintaining a more natural posture.
- "Made in France" Reliability : carefully controlled finishes (neat stitching, durability), for an accessory built to last.
Manufacturer Information
BG France
https://www.bgfrance.com
commercial@bgfranckbichon.com
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BG: Manufacturing Excellence Serving Musicians
Renowned for its accessories dedicated to wind instruments, the French brand BG emphasizes manufacturing quality and product consistency. With this strap, the goal is clear: to provide secure instrument support while improving ergonomics, a crucial point for musicians (especially younger ones) whose posture is not always perfectly established.
Who Is It For, and In What Contexts?
This BG strap is aimed at musicians seeking better comfort than a standard neck strap: students in music schools, regular players, brass band or orchestra musicians, as well as anyone sensitive to neck tension. It is particularly suitable for long sessions (rehearsals, concerts, exams), where stability and fatigue reduction make a real difference, regardless of style: classical, jazz, pop, or contemporary music.
Sound and Design
A strap does not directly affect the timbre, but it strongly impacts playing freedom : by reducing pressure on the neck and better distributing weight, this yoke helps maintain a more stable posture. The result: less tense shoulders, more available breathing, and an increased sense of control over the instrument. The sponge lining provides a soft and more pleasant contact, and the ABS spacer contributes to a more comfortable and better-ventilated fit.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
If your instrument is equipped with a suitable attachment point, you can consider a replacement hook (same size) to secure daily practice. For everything else, compatibility depends on the instrument's attachment system; it is best to keep the supplied connectors and check the assembly on your support before adding an accessory.
- The Zen English Horn cord is lined with terry cloth to absorb perspiration.
- The 2 leather connectors (regular and large) fit different thumb rest sizes.
Technical specifications
| Security/locking | Yes | Materials | nylon, string, leather, terry cloth |
| Category | cord | Color | Black |
| Instrument | English horn | ||
| Lining | terry cloth | Hook | metal |
| Spacer | ABS Black | Connectors included | 2 leather connectors (regular and large) |
Questions frequently asked
Is this BG Zen cord compatible with an English horn?
Designed for the English horn, this cord requires a suitable attachment point on the instrument. The supplied connectors should be kept, and the assembly must be checked on the support.
Does the cord reduce discomfort around the neck?
The terry cotton lining provides a soft contact, while the ABS spreader helps distribute weight and improve ventilation. This design aims to reduce cervical pressure during rehearsals or concerts.
Does the BG Zen English Horn cord have a locking mechanism?
A safety and locking system is featured on this model.
Can a cord alter the sound of the English horn?
The cord does not directly affect the timbre of the English horn. However, weight distribution can promote a more stable posture, allowing the shoulders to remain less tense and breathing to be more free.
What materials are used in the BG English Horn cord?
The construction combines nylon, cord, leather, and terry cotton. The finish is black.



