What Kind Of Guitar Strap/Straps Do You Play With?
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TheLivingDead
Dawn Of The Shred
Re: What Kind Of Guitar Strap/Straps Do You Play With?
No-frills DiMarzio strap-locks.
No-frills DiMarzio strap-locks.
Sprinter
New member
Re: What Kind Of Guitar Strap/Straps Do You Play With?
I only play at home so I seldom use a strap. My favorite is a 30 year old Fretsling strap. Fretsling straps are curved and fit over the shoulder better than a straight strap. I also have a leather Levy's strap with strap locks on it.
Sprinter
I only play at home so I seldom use a strap. My favorite is a 30 year old Fretsling strap. Fretsling straps are curved and fit over the shoulder better than a straight strap. I also have a leather Levy's strap with strap locks on it.
Sprinter
guitfiddle
firstlessonologist
Re: What Kind Of Guitar Strap/Straps Do You Play With?
I use various leather straps. Most 3" wide, but one that's a bit narrower...each guitar gets one that's matched to it's look.
I still have my very first strap...a nylon one with the SIT logo on it from 1986 or so.
I use various leather straps. Most 3" wide, but one that's a bit narrower...each guitar gets one that's matched to it's look.
I still have my very first strap...a nylon one with the SIT logo on it from 1986 or so.
eschoendorff
New member
Re: What Kind Of Guitar Strap/Straps Do You Play With?
I have a ton of nylon straps laying around, but I have since converted to leather. I like the cling of leather - the guitar stays where I put it.
I never really noticed how just how easily nylon slide over clothing until I tried a leather strap.
Then I realized that much of my fatigue while I was playing was coming from me trying to hold the guitar in position (nylon straps let it move around - neck dive city!). With a leather strap, I can focus my energy into playing instead of holding the guitar.
I have a ton of nylon straps laying around, but I have since converted to leather. I like the cling of leather - the guitar stays where I put it.
I never really noticed how just how easily nylon slide over clothing until I tried a leather strap.
Then I realized that much of my fatigue while I was playing was coming from me trying to hold the guitar in position (nylon straps let it move around - neck dive city!). With a leather strap, I can focus my energy into playing instead of holding the guitar.
astrozombie
KatyPerryologist
Re: What Kind Of Guitar Strap/Straps Do You Play With?
It's comfortable, it's durable, and I've never had an issue with them.
I now have this one on my Jaguar:
Feels even safer.
I find that these planet waves locking end straps kick ass on everything else I have with normal strap buttons. NEVER FAILED ME.
It's comfortable, it's durable, and I've never had an issue with them.
I now have this one on my Jaguar:
Feels even safer.
I find that these planet waves locking end straps kick ass on everything else I have with normal strap buttons. NEVER FAILED ME.
wahwah
GumbyLoveologist
Re: What Kind Of Guitar Strap/Straps Do You Play With?
I recently bought a beautiful Italian leather strap from a company called Moody Leather. It is Italian leather in and out, 2.5 inch, and the quality is superb. It was expensive, but hey, it's a tax deduction anyway. My only complaint is that their standard length is a little short, but fortunately at full stretch it fits nicely. Simple, high quality, beautifully made and oh so comfortable. Nice.
Cheers..................................... wahwah
I recently bought a beautiful Italian leather strap from a company called Moody Leather. It is Italian leather in and out, 2.5 inch, and the quality is superb. It was expensive, but hey, it's a tax deduction anyway. My only complaint is that their standard length is a little short, but fortunately at full stretch it fits nicely. Simple, high quality, beautifully made and oh so comfortable. Nice.
Cheers..................................... wahwah
Bludave
New member
Re: What Kind Of Guitar Strap/Straps Do You Play With?
I keep my Straps on the guitars..... meaning I have a strap on each one. I try to match up the strap to the guitar. Colors & what have you. I prefer a good leather strap (I use a lot of Levy's). I don't like the nylon straps, they slide around too much. I also use a variety of Strap lock techniques to keep them from coming off. I have Shaller locks on some guitars, I use the rubber washer on some & I also have these new Strap buttons that are elliptical in shape so the strap can't slide off.
I keep my Straps on the guitars..... meaning I have a strap on each one. I try to match up the strap to the guitar. Colors & what have you. I prefer a good leather strap (I use a lot of Levy's). I don't like the nylon straps, they slide around too much. I also use a variety of Strap lock techniques to keep them from coming off. I have Shaller locks on some guitars, I use the rubber washer on some & I also have these new Strap buttons that are elliptical in shape so the strap can't slide off.
wahwah
GumbyLoveologist
Re: What Kind Of Guitar Strap/Straps Do You Play With?
I play guitar for a living, so straps, strings, cables, pedals, guitars, amps, etc are all tax deductions. I can either give the money to the government or enjoy it. It's a simple decision to make.
Cheers........................................ wahwah
I play guitar for a living, so straps, strings, cables, pedals, guitars, amps, etc are all tax deductions. I can either give the money to the government or enjoy it. It's a simple decision to make.
Cheers........................................ wahwah
Rich_S
HomeGrownToneBrewologist
Re: What Kind Of Guitar Strap/Straps Do You Play With?
Yeah, it's hard to remember around here, but there are a few people who actually make their living playing guitar and for them, guitar strap = tax deduction.
On my Schecter PT, I have a black leather strap that I've had since around 1984. 2.5" wide I think, and at this point it's the consistency of a cooked lasagna noodle. Until recently, I just switched it back and forth between my two Teles.
When I finished my Esquirized MIM Tele a few weeka ago I splurged on a new strap for it; Levy's suede, also about 2.5" wide. I'd like to say I prefer suede because it stays where I put it on my shoulder, but it really just fits my budget ($0) better.
I found years ago that I prefer a narrow strap, which lets me place the weight where I want it, rather than covering up my whole shoulder. Though, I haven't played a Les Paul in years and my guitars have tended to be moderately light weight.
Years ago, before Dimarzio, et al made nylon straps available in a rainbow of bright colors, I wanted a bright red nylon strap for my then-new white Dean V. I bought a 1" wide 6 ft long nylon dog leash, measured how long I wanted it off some cheap adjustable strap (remember those 70's embroidered things?) and melted a couple strap lock holes through it with a soldering iron. I used that dog-leash strap for years.
Yeah, it's hard to remember around here, but there are a few people who actually make their living playing guitar and for them, guitar strap = tax deduction.
On my Schecter PT, I have a black leather strap that I've had since around 1984. 2.5" wide I think, and at this point it's the consistency of a cooked lasagna noodle. Until recently, I just switched it back and forth between my two Teles.
When I finished my Esquirized MIM Tele a few weeka ago I splurged on a new strap for it; Levy's suede, also about 2.5" wide. I'd like to say I prefer suede because it stays where I put it on my shoulder, but it really just fits my budget ($0) better.
I found years ago that I prefer a narrow strap, which lets me place the weight where I want it, rather than covering up my whole shoulder. Though, I haven't played a Les Paul in years and my guitars have tended to be moderately light weight.
Years ago, before Dimarzio, et al made nylon straps available in a rainbow of bright colors, I wanted a bright red nylon strap for my then-new white Dean V. I bought a 1" wide 6 ft long nylon dog leash, measured how long I wanted it off some cheap adjustable strap (remember those 70's embroidered things?) and melted a couple strap lock holes through it with a soldering iron. I used that dog-leash strap for years.
d1dsj
Cornographer
Re: What Kind Of Guitar Strap/Straps Do You Play With?
I use these too for my LP's and Yamaha SG to help distribute the weight and I like the quality. I stick to Levys straps and have a few woven fabric ones too.
I didn't look closely enough at the picture. Mine are all similar to this style, whether they have the Levy's logo or not. I have not tried one with the slide like in the OP.
I use these too for my LP's and Yamaha SG to help distribute the weight and I like the quality. I stick to Levys straps and have a few woven fabric ones too.
ImmortalSix
John Mayer's Mankini
Re: What Kind Of Guitar Strap/Straps Do You Play With?
Whatever's on the floor in the basement
Whatever's on the floor in the basement
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: What Kind Of Guitar Strap/Straps Do You Play With?
I find myself using Franklin leather, Dunlop w/celtic chain or fire, and I'm pretty fond of the Duncan straps with the aged steel S logo..
My only real requirement is that it's got to extend to 52".....the longest I'd ever use it.
I find myself using Franklin leather, Dunlop w/celtic chain or fire, and I'm pretty fond of the Duncan straps with the aged steel S logo..
My only real requirement is that it's got to extend to 52".....the longest I'd ever use it.
