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Anyone recommend a soft leather strap, fairly wide, that allows me to wear the guitar pretty high? I'd like something nice, but not over the top. Thanks.
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09-30-2015 01:20 AM
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Good question, few talk about straps.
I have one strap in the case of every guitar I play standing. I don't like diddling and adjusting because I'm too cheap to buy another $15-20 strap on a $1500 (or up) guitar.
Perri's and Levy's have a bunch of well made 2 1/2" leather models from suede and leather, if you want wider than the typical 2 1/2" git straps, look at Bass straps.
Since I also prefer soft straps I ALWAYS fold, spindle, bend, and crush leather (non suede) straps to soften them before use. Just be aware if you do this that it has to be solid leather, not "bonded" leather.
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One note concerning Italia straps is that the regular straps much thicker gauges than your average leather strap. The result is that they can be too thick to safely accommodate certain strap buttons. Their "leather backed" offerings feature more standard gauges/thicknesses.
Originally Posted by kid335
The difference in leathers is that the standard is backed with a very thick suede, while the "leather backed" straps feature glossier garment leather backs.
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Can't deal with leather....heavy, clunky and expensive.
BTW, I spoke in another post about tying the end of the guitar strap around the headstock to do away with "balance problems".
I came across a bunch of videos by some guy named Wes Montgomery that shows exactly that. I am told that he shows promise as a guitarist.
PS: One further disadvantage to leather. Bulkiness can present problems fitting the gtr. back into the case w/out removing it. Keep doing this, and you stretch out the little "connector loop"---then one day, the gtr. slips, and your $3000 archtop will be drop-kicked to the floor...ouch! I wrap a little twist tie around the end of the parachute nylon strap, and never remove it. It's not going anywhere this way.Last edited by goldenwave77; 09-30-2015 at 08:31 AM.
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I got some nice leather straps from the franklin leather or strap company in tenneesee off of amazon ... great straps great price
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Originally Posted by Klatu
I had that issue w/an Italia. nice strap, but too thick to fit over a strap button.
they were kind enough to send a thinner section, which was still too thick, and yet another which works.
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You should be using strap locks on that $3,000 archtop anyway. That way your guitar is safe and the strap comes off easy every time. Originally Posted by goldenwave77
I also find that the texture of leather gets rid of any balance problems you mention. It keeps it from slipping. I've never had an issue with Levy's leather straps and they only run about $30.
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I like the feel and look of soft leather but prefer the slip lock style length adjustment found on the nylon straps. Too hard to get exactly the length I need doing all that weaving on the leather ones.
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I like to wear the guitar on the high side (maybe not quite as extreme as John Stowell, but close...) and can never find a leather strap that adjusts short enough. I've had good luck with the short 'bass' straps from Sadowsky and Comfort Strapp.
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For any strap on any/every guitar; find your local home brewing store and buy a bunch of rubber grommets for Grolsh style bottles. Yeah, the Italia leather straps are great quality but too thick. Beware synthetic materials that make contact with nitro finishes! I recently bought a very fine leather strap by Lore Leathers through Etsy and the quality far exceeds the price - top grain leather and impeccable workmanship for around 35 bucks. No affiliation, just think they deserve a shout out.
Last edited by whiskey02; 09-30-2015 at 10:26 AM.
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+ 1. What happened to slip lock leather and suede straps? They seem not to exist anymore. I have one that's about 25 years old. The holes are stretched, and it only stays on with Grolsch-locks. I keep looking for another, but haven't seen a single one in years. Originally Posted by TedBPhx
John
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Grolsh style rubber grommets are one option. The one I prefer is sold through Stewart Mcdonald. These strap locks are compatible with any straps without modification. They are simply fitted over the strap button and tightened. Advantages of this product are that they are inexpensive, reusable, and reliable. I have a bucket full of these at home that use on every one of my guitars.
Lokstrap System, Set of 2 | stewmac.com
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+1 Levy's leather straps
+1 Grolsch rubber grommets for strap locks
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Sully makes nice leather straps. Sully's Guitar Straps :: Home
I got a couple from this guy over the years. If you want to go Wes (who?) Montgomery style.
??? Vintage Style Guitar Straps ??? d e a l e r in Buy and Sell Forum
If attached the way I do, the metal ring does not touch the guitar.
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EDIT - I'm gonna own up to user error on this one. When I was removing the headstock extension from the headstock, it snagged on the B string, and I yanked it. It didn't occur to me at first, but after messing with the strap for a while, I can see that it when it must've happened. Originally Posted by Eddie Lang
I got a couple from this guy over the years. If you want to go Wes (who?) Montgomery style.
??? Vintage Style Guitar Straps ??? d e a l e r in Buy and Sell Forum
After seeing those pictures, I ordered one from Stacy. It finally arrived today, and it sure fit the bill. However, unfortunately after only using it for ten minutes, I removed the strap from the guitar, and noticed that the high E string had sliced through a third of the headstock extension part of the strap:
I just emailed Stacy, and hopefully they'll send a replacement, but, even then I'm concerned about trusting my 1932 L-5 to it when the leather was so easily sliced-though.Last edited by campusfive; 10-15-2015 at 03:04 PM.
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I recently made 2 straps out of leather bought from a leatherware eBay seller. It's 8 or 9 squid per 60inch strip. Super quality. No adjustment. I cut it to fit. One for my l5 and one for my 175. Lovely thick soft leather and I chose the tan /colour I wanted.
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I plan to trim the edges just to tidy it up.
Really easy and satisfying.
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Ps...I used the Gibson strap as a guide to measuring.
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For my le grand...I've found a solution to the awkward endpin Jack strap button...Acoustic Strap Secure
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For those not into leather, the Pat Metheny straps are very comfortable.
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Jonathan, I am sorry this happened to you after my recommendation... OTOH Stacey has been around the UMGF for years where he has a good reputation, so I hope you'll report back with some good news. Originally Posted by campusfive
After seeing those pictures, I ordered one from Stacy. It finally arrived today, and it sure fit the bill. However, unfortunately after only using it for ten minutes, I removed the strap from the guitar, and noticed that the high E string had sliced through a third of the headstock extension part of the strap:
I just emailed Stacy, and hopefully they'll send a replacement, but, even then I'm concerned about trusting my 1932 L-5 to it when the leather was so easily sliced-though.
FWIW, I have a dark brown (like yours) and a black one purchased one year apart. I got the brown one first. The black one is thicker and stiffer while the brown one is thinner and softer, but not to the point of being cut through by a string.
Please post here or PM me when you have an update.
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I rock $20 Levi's straps and I've never had one wear out.
Strap job #1: don't let guitar drop
Strap job #2: be reasonably comfortable
Strap job #3: fit in cutaway space of archtop in case
#3 requires a reasonably thin (but wide is OK) strap, in my experience.
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ive been pleased with my couch straps over the years, but they aren't leather, and some of the metal fixings make me a little nervous in terms of possibly dinging the guitar, though it has never happened to my knowledge, and they make plastic ones, too. but a couch strap and a grolsch washer has been plenty for me, be it a flatop, archtop, solid body or bass. properly installed, zero issues.
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