JamGuy Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I've got a mishmash of straps... certainly not one for every guitar but plenty. I'll take a quick pic and post them. From L to R: Black leather w/ yellow stitching (I use it with all my guitars but it's especially good for the SGs to prevent neck dive... the leather is a little "stickier" than my other straps), Brown leather (always on the acoustic I perform with... a Gibson J-60 Traditional) Soldier strap w/ maroon ends.(I've treated myself to a few fancy straps, this being one of them. I use it on all my guitars except the SGs, the recycled seatbelt material is way to slick and the SGs nosedive). Olive Jayco (I was in Louisville,Co and swung by Wildwood... all I could afford was this strap This is the other strap that I treated myself to... I'll use it with any guitar as the back is suede) My very first guitar strap... an old yellow and black "straps" strap. I presume it's old because it's made in Florida, and what do they make in the U.S. anymore? (It's always on my camp/around the house acoustic) Funky orange suede and corduroy (I use it most often on my bass and my ES-335 copy... I like both of them slung down a bit more) Black w/ white stitching ( I'll use it on whatever...) The GHS Cheap-o nylon strap (I use it just as much as the others but again, not the SGs... too slippery) As a side note, none have strap locks... Thanks for the fun thread... I've never given my straps (or anyone else's) too much thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 My standard strap is the Levy's MSS3 in the normal (shorter) length. I own twenty-six of them, all coloured Tan. http://www.levysleathers.com/product;cat,837;item,548;Suede-Leather-MSS3 Besides these, I still use four twenty-eight to thirty-three years old leather straps, and two different newer ones. I like these: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/levys-soft-suede-guitar-strap These obviously are Levy's MSS3, too. They come for a great price compared to Europe. Think they are more expensive here due to the importer/distributor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djroge1 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 My two favorite straps are from Franklin - padded glove straps. Soft, wide, and comfortable. Franklin padded glove straps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68blues Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Take a look at El dorado guitar straps. You won't be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiz Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I like Souldier guitar straps. They use recycled material, and they're made in Chicago. They make some really classy looking vintage styled straps. I like the plain black, green, or brown ones with black ends. They are only $20 each. Really comfortable straps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 My fave is a Levy's like this- I have couple of these - Plain leather straps are really comfortable and are fairly inexpensive and won't slip and let the neck of the guitar dive- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingarmadillo Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 All mine are Moody. Mostly the standard 2.5" : but I've got 4 of the Vintage Style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quapman Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 My fave is a Levy's like this- Hey I have one like that. It's the most recent one I bought. All my others(I think I have 3 others lol) are just plain leather. I have a tooled one like that but mine is more suede. That looks like smooth leather. Cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNylon Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I mainly use this 2.5" Levy's Led Walnut lined leather strap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Thanks for the input chaps :) For those with a buckle type adjustment, do any of you find difficulty getting a comfortable height? I'm used to the friction type adjusters on the vast majority of straps, and being able to adjust to an exact height. Thanks! We all have our quirks when it comes to comfort and right height. My first LP that I played for about 25 years was heavy and I liked to play it slung real low and couldn't find a strap long enough (should've looked at the bass straps I guess), but a buddy of mine had some un tanned suede and he cut two strips about 3.5 inches wide and custom fit the length for me. It was not adjustable, but fit for that guitar. I like to have a given strap for each guitar, most are 2.5 to 2.75 inches wide and adjustable for height. As I grow older I find the guitar seems to not be so low. This past winter when I went back to a heavy LP it was killing my shoulder and back so bought an expensive Gibson padded and tooled black leather to match the black axe, 3 inches wide. Paid way too much for it (about $100), but it looks cool, and is very comfortable. Now I got the LP Custom Lite and with the padded strap hardly know I'm wearing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karloff Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 i like to have a specific strap for each guitar as well. and i will spend longer than whats needed to pick out "just the right one" for each guitar. touch of ocd maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vangoghsear Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 I usually go for the wider straps, but I just got a Planet Waves locking strap for my LP. I really like it, but it is only a couple inches wide. straps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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