Ralphie:"Just out of interest, I adjusted my straps on the Duet, to make them tighter...Couldn't play a damn thing!"

RE: Well, you were not expected to either! The whole trad handle concept is dysfunctional.YOU find it acceptable when straps are set loose.Someone else finds it acceptable if set tight.If both of you are entirely happy that is great of course but do not misunderstand that as some proof that the handle is ideal! One favouorite example of mine is scissors.Do you use "sheep shears" when cutting your hair? (assuming you don't look like myself...) or riveted scissors? The later have actually existed since ancient Rome but people were "happy" without them until mid 18th century and since then everyone uses them...