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Recommended leather straps

#1 latebloomer

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Posted 09 March 2012 - 07:41 AM

Maybe my coffee hasn't kicked in yet, but I can't seem to get the answers I need using the "search forum" box this morning.

I'm a beginner who is trying to start playing while standing up. I bought a super cheap strap -- nylon webbing, I believe -- at the local guitar store, and using it I get the infamous SG neck dive big time. From what I have read online before, the use of leather straps seems to prevent this.

What brands/model ought I consider? I'd prefer black, minimum or no bling, and would like to keep the price around $50 if possible.

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Posted 09 March 2012 - 08:09 AM

I use this one- cheap and good straps

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Posted 09 March 2012 - 10:57 AM

I think the key is to get one that is a suede-type leather.....they don't really slide much against a shirt.

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Posted 09 March 2012 - 05:51 PM

Levy's garment leather m26

http://www.amazon.co...HFQGH5BG2R62D41

Very soft, suede so it doesn't slide, and wide so it's comfy. I love this strap.

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Posted 09 March 2012 - 05:53 PM

LP4Me, on 09 March 2012 - 10:57 AM, said:

I think the key is to get one that is a suede-type leather.....they don't really slide much against a shirt.

That's what I use for the most part.

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Posted 09 March 2012 - 08:29 PM

I have a black leather strap with a suede lining on the inside of it by Cool Straps. It was a bit pricey if you ask me but it works great. I also have a Levys leather strap that is leather without suede on the inside but I have not had any problems with the neck dive thing, Tim

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Posted 09 March 2012 - 10:16 PM

I have a bunch of these. Good quality suede on both sides. Adjustable from 44" to 53". $29.99

http://www.musicians...de-guitar-strap

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Posted 10 March 2012 - 09:16 AM

Thanks everyone. I just ordered the Levy's garment leather m26 from amazon.

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Posted 10 March 2012 - 01:02 PM

latebloomer, on 10 March 2012 - 09:16 AM, said:

Thanks everyone. I just ordered the Levy's garment leather m26 from amazon.

Good choice, I had the opportunity to meet the owner about 10yrs ago when he was still peddling his wares personally.
every strap I have bought since is a Levy's.
I have a split suede for my SG, which I am lucky, because my SG is pretty well balanced to begin with.
but yeah that sucker doesn't move unless I move it.

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Posted 11 March 2012 - 07:41 AM

I see you have already bought one but I'd like to put in a word for my homies.

http://www.franklinstrap.com/

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Posted 14 March 2012 - 03:01 PM

A few years a go I bought a few Gibson Logo Leather Straps and they work fine, have held up well and are easy to adjust. The Levy's are nice and there are a few others out there. I prefer the padded leather for comfort. No skinny nylon straps that cuts into you after a while.

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Posted 14 March 2012 - 07:22 PM

If you want the best and you're feeling extravagant there are these:

http://moodyleather.com/

You can't beat them for quality or for feel.

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Posted 14 March 2012 - 09:08 PM

no neck dive with these...

http://www.musicians...anny-poly-strap

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Posted 24 March 2012 - 01:04 PM

I picked up this Levy's suede with an intesting embroidered design that works nicely at GC.

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My wife (with my hints) had a Moodys strap made for me for my R8 some years back. They are nice but way pricey. Not that Levys are cheap either.....

I have a rule for straps: they must be made with only leather & other SOFT materials and have no metal or hard plastic buckles or end pieces. I like to leave them on when I put the guitars back in their cases.