DCA Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I'm not a leather kind of guy and I certainly don't like nylon. Consequently I raid the local survivalist shops for old cotton rifle straps. They're cheap, they don't try to twist, and they're soft around the neck... a bit short for Gibsons, but perfect for Strats and nearly there for Teles. Any other strap ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzpunk Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I'm not a leather kind of guy and I certainly don't like nylon. Consequently I raid the local survivalist shops for old cotton rifle straps. They're cheap, they don't try to twist, and they're soft around the neck... a bit short for Gibsons, but perfect for Strats and nearly there for Teles. Any other strap ideas? Plenty of non-leather options from Couch Guitar Straps: http://www.couchguitarstraps.com/products_all.html This one's my fav and looks super pimp with my dark almond burst 535! http://www.couchguitarstraps.com/the-brown...strap-p-38.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I have a big ol nylon strap that is padded with the photo camera strap foam, bulky but comfy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totonka Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 These are reportedly worn by Kevin Griffin of Better Than Ezra. Canvas and suede... Guitar Straps Built by Wendy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalismanRich Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I've been using Onari L9P straps for my Heritages. Its a distressed leather with a suede backing. I had to go to a wide one for the 157 because of the weight, and it felt so good that I grabbed another for the 535 and my G&L Legacy. On my Asat, I've got a wide Levy leather strap. I like the smell of leather... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark555 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 My own preference is a padded leather strap, definitely going for the comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolero Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 my faves are the wide 3" levy nylon straps...cheap, comfortable, & fold up nice & small inside the case-->I screw the strap onto the gtr permanently witha washer= no chance to drop the axe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neanderthal Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I use those Levy's distressed military web-belt style straps. They're comfy & rugged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iim7v7im7 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I'm not a leather kind of guy and I certainly don't like nylon. Consequently I raid the local survivalist shops for old cotton rifle straps. They're cheap, they don't try to twist, and they're soft around the neck... a bit short for Gibsons, but perfect for Strats and nearly there for Teles. Any other strap ideas? I can recommend two different straps: Leather: http://www.moodyleather.com/store/moodystore.html Expensive, but the finest, most comfortable strap I have tried. Comfortable for hours... Neoprene: https://secure.sadowsky.com/store/?cPath=29 Cheap and very comfortable Good Luck, Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCA Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 Wow! Wow! and Wow! Thank you all for the wonderful advice. Outside of playing, I'm not very good at the finer points of guitar stuff. I had no idea that there was such a wide world of straps...or that they could cost that much--good God! I have a better appreciation for the guys in other groups that used to mention their new straps, I had no clue. I should've been a lot more complimentary. I feel like a royal ass. So how does a $100 strap work? Are strap locks necessary? I've avoided leather straps becasue my experience with cheap leather straps suggests that the leather eventually deforms and the guitar eventually becomes subject to gravity. That's why I like cotton gun slings, you can shore them up with a ton of sewing machine stitches around the holes. At $100 bucks a pop, I'm assuming these straps last a long time? Thank you again for the wonderful responses. Again, you guys have opened my eyes in a big way. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCA Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 Jazzpunk, I certainly agree that it is a handsome strap, and the price is flat out merciful, comparitively. I'm not a big bouncer up and downer on stage, but I do have a rather active left stomper. Has that thing streched out on you at all? Do you use strap locks for it? Thanks again for your reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCA Posted September 11, 2009 Author Share Posted September 11, 2009 Totonka, I'm digging the olive drab canvas strap...not to mention its price. I've got a punch and die set that could make those leather tips into something long lasting. Thanks for the heads up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t0aj15 Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I'm considering one or two of these: http://www.monocase.com/mono-straps.asp?gc...CFZJM5Qodg2LIsA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCA Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 I'm considering one or two of these: http://www.monocase.com/mono-straps.asp?gc...CFZJM5Qodg2LIsA I can see why! Even if it doesn't work out as a strap it looks like something SWMBO might snuggle with while watching her dancing show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbonesullivan Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 I usually just go with nylon web straps for everything. they last long and feel good... to me anyway. leather tends to build up sweat on my shoulder... and me no likes that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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