What Guitar Strap Do You Use?

[SunburstKid]

How much and from where?

$50.00 special order from Sam Ash.

 

[moondance360]

Italia Straps 2 1/2"

 

[jrgtr42]

So I finally got around to taking a pic of my favorite strap.
I use it on my Les Paul, SG and Strat, been looking for more...though I think Levy's isn't making this one anymore. I have to take another look at their site for a replacement.
It the LEvy's PM 25. I looped it over the Les for a better view.

 

[Wire and wood]

j45, that is a cool story. You made me think of something else with your post though. How many of us have a separate strap dedicated to each guitar?
Actually, I have two guitars that the straps to them cannot be used on any other guitar by official decree.

 

[guitargary]

First I use Schaller Strap Lock system. As for the actual Straps? I use a 4 inch stap that I had another 3 inch leather strap sewn onto the top of it. Bottom is solid black. Top is Solid white with black music notes on it. I took the Two straps to a leather repair shop in town, and had them cut and sewn exactly like i wanted them. Came out very nice. I'll post a photo in the next few days. Actually when I finish working or the Black Axe its gonna be a match with!

 

[pmdriver965]

My main guitar is a back-breaker, and I've never found "the perfect" strap for it. It's had a "temporary" strap for over ten years now while I looked. My bride presented me with an El Dorado strap for Christmas - problem solved! Comfy, sharp looking, and it will outlive me for sure...probably the guitar too.
My wife raved about the level of service she got from Bill Silverman, and that's a huge plus too. Good stuff, great service, and I will be spending a few more dollars on El Dorado straps.

 

[bluespckr]

I went with a 3 1\2" Levy's padded leather strap. It distributes the weight over a wider area and the padding makes it feel so much better.

You took the words right out of my mouth. The wider, padded straps make a huge difference, especially over the course of a four-hour gig. I have the same thing, in black, with some tooling on it.

 

[Primative]

I work near the company that makes "Franklin Straps" for Greg Bennett, or it used to be his line, I am not so sure he still fools with straps. Long Hollow Leather is the outfit. The nice guys there sell me blanks and I tool my own straps. This one is the one I currently use all the time. I have another blank ready, but cant think of a theme or design. I have a total block on what my next creation should be.

 

[Axel]

I work near the company that makes "Franklin Straps" for Greg Bennett, or it used to be his line, I am not so sure he still fools with straps. Long Hollow Leather is the outfit. The nice guys there sell me blanks and I tool my own straps. This one is the one I currently use all the time. I have another blank ready, but cant think of a theme or design. I have a total block on what my next creation should be.

Really unique and cool! Matches the guitar well.
How about an M.C. Esher-themed strap?

 

[Black58]

 

[Big Tom]

I use a Fretsling contour strap from the late 70's, I found that they do not make them anymore but found a couple of new old stock on e-bay they smell musty and I have to make longer end pieces for them but they are great.
I also like Franlin straps a lot also, just bought two more today.
Tom

 

[Wattage]

A Seymour Duncan2.5" woven strap, a wide3.5" Ralph Marlin and a nice Levy's 2.5" leather oh and Get'em Go really funky goth one my bass player talked me into.

 

[tusong200]

 

[J T]

Allison makes nice straps

 

[justonwo]

El Dorado wide strap with sheepskin. Very comfortabaaahhhhh!

Are there other companies making straps??!!

 

[seanw1010]

I am surprised no one has mentioned Franklin Straps - very high-quality leather, soft and great for handling and distributing the weight. I find 'em in the local GC - great looking, too...

i use a franklin . i love them

 

[Primative]

I did mention Franklin Strap. They are in Franklin Tennessee about 2 miles from my office. I know the owners and they are great people. I love walking into that shop full of leather. The smell is fantastic!

 

[bassame]

Lot's of cool straps here. For those of you whose guitars have a nitro finish, you should go for an inert material (nylon), because leather will react with it and leave a mark. Of course, if you keep the strap separated from the guitar except when playing, then no problem.

 

[Mudman]

Levy Padded leather embossed with some pattern.

 

[Les Paul Special]

J45, I think I have the new version of your Explorer strap. Love yours!!!