Strap for Synapse?

#1 vestiges

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Posted 04 November 2012 - 07:38 PM

I have used a Couch strap with my ST-2FPA for a while now, and the sharp Synapse strap arm keeps digging into it. I actually had to send it to Couch to get a new reinforced end, and even this one has worn down. Are there any better options for straps with reinforced holes that won't get torn by the Synapse strap arms?

#2 GuitarGeko

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Posted 06 November 2012 - 04:19 AM

I have been using a Minotaur leather strap with reinforced ends for roughly a year now.

http://www.thomann.d...ppickholder.htm

(IMO, the pickholder is sh**.)

The strap arm digged into it until a certain point. Doesn't look pretty, but works really well. I'll make a picture of it if you wish so.

#3 vestiges

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Posted 06 November 2012 - 02:26 PM

Thanks for the input. However, I should add that I am located in the USA, so certain options like this one would be quite costly to ship.

#4 GuitarGeko

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Posted 06 November 2012 - 03:30 PM

Well, if your Couch strap is not made of leather and you don't mind buying or waring a leather strap, I would recommend you to search for a leather strap with a reinforced end. My strap's price was ~40$ (1 € ~ 1,30 US$ ?) when I bought it, so you know you don't have to pay a fortune for a good strap.

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Posted 06 November 2012 - 05:09 PM

Couch straps are indeed made of leather, and I even had the end of mine custom-done to reinforce it more. I still find the wing cutting through the strap. The new reinforced strap has held up for about a year, but will undoubtedly snap soon. I'm looking for something that will last longer.