carranoj25 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Bought a new (used) SG. Hoping you guys could help me find a good quality Strap to go along with it. Don't know much about straps. Want it to look badass in case I ever get a band going. Any recommendations please & thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Hello! Congratulations! I use these straps: http://bayus.eu/home/ Beautiful, quality work. Moderately priced in it's own class. With my guitars: Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splake Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Souldier guitar straps, have a million to choose from. Handmade in Chicago , plane jane leather straps to really pimped out retro ones, and all in between,. Google them. I couldnt be more pleased with the ones I own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carranoj25 Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 Thanks Ill check these out. Love the one knob on that black/grey LP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 ... Love the one knob on that black/grey LP Thanks. It's not a Les Paul, it's an L6S in silverburst finish. The chickenhead knob is not original. From factory it had a black one. The cream sounds better. ;) Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James ODonnell Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I only bought one Gibson strap, the Austin, and it is amazing. I have the nylon and leather offerings but they all remind me of fatigue and soreness. One look at the Austin and I think 'comfort'. Some 4" straps cut into the neckline too, my headaches literally stem from soreness of neck. I'm looking into their other styles now, something in black, because of the comforting shoulder pad. I can't speak highly enough of them, I wish some of the other strap builders would incorporate these shoulder pads into their designs. Their rounded edges are not able to cut into your shoulders, and you end up with a mere 2" of contact, so you don't necessarily burn up wearing them either. They are soft leather too, so bare skin has no issue with any stitching. Ideally we would be able to design our own favorite straps with pads that buckle onto our straps, a standard size belt that can also be customized, and end up with colorations and designs that represent our own tastes. I think Gibson has successfully created truly remarkable straps, but an avenue to customize them, have superior shoulder pads, neat looking belt style bucklings, and accessories... would be ideal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvercrow Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I have three Levys straps I purchased in 1997 and 1998. They get used a lot- gigging and playing at home, rehearsing etc. All three are made in the U.S. and for my dollar, Levys are hard to beat. Wide variety and prices. Good, multi stitching. Mine do not "adjust" quickly, but they have a good range of adjustment. Have not checked them out lately- no reason for me to do so. Other than some discoloring on the two tan/brown offerings, which makes them look cool IMO, they are as robust today as the day I got them. When the Levy breaks, momma you gotta move...(no worries, they won't break). (Am I really writing this...Monday...?) Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvercrow Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Hello! Congratulations! I use these straps: http://bayus.eu/home/ Beautiful, quality work. Moderately priced in it's own class. With my guitars: Cheers... Bence Looks like a REALLY nice strap! The Levys I use are very close construction wise. I like the grain on that strap too, Bence! Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesh Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Can't go wrong with Levy's Leathers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Hayden Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Can't go wrong with Levy's Leathers I agree 4H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xkimo Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Gibson straps , the wife accuses me of being BRAND centric..Guess I am....The Montana and the other Gibby nomenclature escapes my recall at the moment .Quite satisfied with them. X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arlum Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 If you're interested in high end custom quality leather straps that the builder will size to you and create color schemes that match your axe and you're willing to spend some bucks but not totally break the bank, (I've run into leather strap makers wanting $500 to $800 dollars for their wares), go to Etsy and check out Ethos CustomBrands. They make more than straps but just select guitar straps from their menu and check out some very nice product. I own about 30 straps and normally stay in the $30 to $60 dollar range, but, for my high dollar axes I'm willing to push the limit. Prices range from $99 to close to $400. I own two. One was purchased to match / compliment a Melancon Custom T, (natural burl maple on mahogany), and the other was for my Gibson Custom Shop CS-336. I wanted them to match the colors in the sunburst finish of the CS-336 and they scored beautifully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 bespoke co-ordinated straps? Wow! Seriously, I did get a PRS 'birds' strap for my PRS. The trouble is it doesnt show up very well. It could be any old black strap for all anyone knows. PS My wine red guitar matches my eyes perfectly ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHTom Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I have 7 of the Ernie Ball Leather ones.......love them. I plan on getting a custom one from Longhorn Leathers (they are on facebook). He makes straps for Lita Ford, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Gary Clark, etc........beautiful stuff NHTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Some straps are going for crazy money. I made my first strap out of some army surplus webbing. I had the pin holes stitched by a shoe repairer I knew. I gave it to a bassist who took a fancy to it. He was still using it 6 years ago & maybe still is. That's some 40 years of use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arlum Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Ethos Custom Brands made this strap for my Melancon burl maple topped / mahogany bodied Custom Artist T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvercrow Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I just adjusted one of my Levy's yesterday- I gave incorrect info- my Levy's are made in Canada. Seems like they have a whole new "line" of straps out there! Who'd a thunk there'd be such a market for straps? Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I just adjusted one of my Levy's yesterday- I gave incorrect info- my Levy's are made in Canada. Seems like they have a whole new "line" of straps out there! Who'd a thunk there'd be such a market for straps? Brian If we quit standing up, they could sell us a cool bunch of pretty stools instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADKNOCKER Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 I have a couple Levy's straps that are my Favorites.. They would be the ACEish one with the Lightning Bolt & The PAULish one with the square studs] I also Like DiMarzio Strap Locks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHTom Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 I think I'm up to 8 of these Ernie Ball Leather straps..........really love them. Also, if you are looking to spend a few bucks for something custom, check out Longhorn Leathers.......He makes straps for Lita Ford, Fabulous T Birds, Gary Clarke, etc........nice stuff NHTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADKNOCKER Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 I forgot to mention that "The Leather Head" in Louisville KY makes some of the nicest straps I've ever seen.. He makes each one custom one at a time exactly to your specs & has a patent on the way his is shaped that keeps the weight off your collar bone NHtom I didn't know ernie Ball made straps like those!! SWEET!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHTom Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Yeah, I've very happy with the EB ones......well made, extra long, etc. NHTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Autumn Light&Shade Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 I treated myself recently to a Levys brown leather suede strap for my SG.This has got to be the most comfortable strap I've ever used. The strap is 2.5 inches wide, so no cutting into my shoulder, also being suede, it has a better grip of my SG, doesn't shift (neck diving). Smells lovely too. kind regards, Emma :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADKNOCKER Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 It looks like "Wide Leather" can't be beat.. Ace Frehley Guitar Strap Thanks icantbuyafender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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