hbpatter83 Posted September 25, 2008 Posted September 25, 2008 I did a good faith search effort but didn't find anything.. Can someone recommend a comfortable strap for the heavy LP? I've been using my "normal" guitar strap but it starts to hurt a bit pretty quickly. Does anyone use a fat bass strap to help spread the load? Thanks HP
ckledzepplin Posted September 25, 2008 Posted September 25, 2008 the strap from a guitar hero game is what i use, the holes are small so the guitar stays in place
MikeRom Posted September 25, 2008 Posted September 25, 2008 Planet Waves makes a couple of strap accessories that are supposed provide some releif. Never tried them myself so I don't know how well they work. I like my strap which is a soft leather type, about 3 inches wide.
deepblue Posted September 25, 2008 Posted September 25, 2008 For my Custom I use one with gel-foam inside a wide strap.....very comfy.
hi13ts Posted September 25, 2008 Posted September 25, 2008 I prefer heavy nylon straps such as the Levy's. Attach strap-locks and almost any strap should be fine.
hbpatter83 Posted September 25, 2008 Author Posted September 25, 2008 Thanks all... I appreciate the help. I guess the first thing I can do is try my son's guitar hero strap.. I'll look into the strap locks.. and look at these suggestions. HP
tonebias Posted September 25, 2008 Posted September 25, 2008 Some strap sites: http://www.eyelandenterprises.com/index.html http://www.snakeskinstraps.com/index.htm http://www.doubletreble.com/ http://www.eyelandenterprises.com/index.html
ckledzepplin Posted September 25, 2008 Posted September 25, 2008 Thanks all... I appreciate the help. I guess the first thing I can do is try my son's guitar hero strap.. I'll look into the strap locks.. and look at these suggestions. HP oh and they are pretty thin so it might hurt your shoulder, i wrapped on of those seat belt cushion velcro wraps on mine which helps
Explorer Posted September 25, 2008 Posted September 25, 2008 Two words. Wide leather. Wide straps distribute the weight across your shoulder better and cut less into your shoulder. And leather easily molds to the curvature of your shoulder, but with some resistance so that not all the burden of the weight is on your should, some is distributed down the strap. And its worth it to pay $30-40 for a strap that will last you a lifetime. Mine is still trucking six years later and it looks like it did the day I bought it.
Explorer Posted September 25, 2008 Posted September 25, 2008 Two words. Wide leather. Wide straps distribute the weight across your shoulder better and cut less into your shoulder. And leather easily molds to the curvature of your shoulder, but with some resistance so that not all the burden of the weight is on your should, some is distributed down the strap. And its worth it to pay $30-40 for a strap that will last you a lifetime. Mine is still trucking six years later and it looks like it did the day I bought it.
marble_deluxe Posted September 25, 2008 Posted September 25, 2008 they have this one strap at the showcase, its leather with gel inside, most comfortable strap ever, it cost $40, but i love it.
CajunBlues Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 I have one of these http://www.italiastraps.com/guitar-straps-uk.html They used to be much cheaper... But man they are the best for heavy guitars... These are also good.... I own 4 of these... http://cgi.ebay.com/Franklin-Brand-Glove-Leather-Pro-Quality-Guitar-Strap_W0QQitemZ290251085941QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116 Both are designed to handle heavy guitars... The italias are more expensive but the 4" wide ones are the best for my custom... I don't feel the weight at all ever.... Funny... I proposed these Franklin straps on the epiphone forum and everyone dismissed as too expensive... I don't know.. 40 dollars for comfort is pretty damn good...
Flight959 Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 I have never had an issue with a guitar strap's comfort. I find the straps are always too short. I like the guitar to hang around my waste and not my chest.. Flight959
Les Paul Fanatic Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 Planet Waves leather, Red Monkey leather (if you have the money, they're expensive) Levy's leather, all are about three inches wide and damn comfortable.
Tim Plains Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 I have a couple of $40 suede Levi's straps and they're tops! I play standing up for hours at a time and never get any discomfort. Even with my 10 lb LP Custom!
elessar820 Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 I have never had an issue with a guitar strap's comfort. I find the straps are always too short. I like the guitar to hang around my waste and not my chest.. Flight959 Fender Patchwork Straps are nice and long, 74" and Dunlop D-38's are around 60". I play mine around my waist too, I'm 6'1" and they're plenty low enough for me, with a lot of extra room with the Fender straps.
RichCI Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 I like a 2 1/2" leather strap with a rough suede underside; it's wide enough to distribute the weight and doesn't slide around. Various styles and prices available depending on what you want and how much you want to spend: http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&q=leather guitar strap "2 1%2F2"
lpdeluxe Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 I have Levi's suede straps on all but one of my guitars/basses, all of which weigh around 9-9-1/2 lb. The only exception is my Fender '51 P reissue, which has a Levi leather strap that's been on it for a couple of years. I also use the leather loop type strap locks at the butt end of the instruments: I can loop the cord through it and keep it under control. At the neck, I use Schaller strap locks on all but my Sheraton II, which has the strap button on the back of the heel (a Schaller would stick into my gut).
retrosurfer1959 Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 I like Sully Straps he's a acoustic guy so he doesn't like to think of his babies on a electric but custom made leather, great quality and whatever length you want. That's about all I ask for in a strap
johninmass Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 I just picked up a Levi's Boot Leather 2 1/2 inch strap which has a boot leather face and glove leather padded back, very nice and comfortable. Built to last, but only expands to 53 inches. Expensive, but worth it. I didn't get it at GC, but here is a link where you can see it. I got the dark brown one and it looks really good with my LP Studio Worn Brown, perfect match. www.guitarcenter.com/Levy-s-Boot-Leather-Guitar-Strap-360548-i1129756.gc
Bradmeister Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 Those Moody straps look nice, but man, they are expensive! Thanks for starting the thread. I've been looking for a new strap myself. -Brad
hbpatter83 Posted September 26, 2008 Author Posted September 26, 2008 Those Moody straps look nice' date=' but man, they are expensive! Thanks for starting the thread. I've been looking for a new strap myself. -Brad[/quote'] Glad you got some helpful info out of this Brad.. It turned out to be a great thread with ton's of strap recommendations. I have to go back through them and make some notes. Thanks everybody!!!! HP
surfpup Posted September 26, 2008 Posted September 26, 2008 I just picked up a Levi's Boot Leather 2 1/2 inch strap which has a boot leather face and glove leather padded back' date=' very nice and comfortable. Built to last, but only expands to 53 inches. Expensive, but worth it. I didn't get it at GC, but here is a link where you can see it. I got the dark brown one and it looks really good with my LP Studio Worn Brown, perfect match. www.guitarcenter.com/Levy-s-Boot-Leather-Guitar-Strap-360548-i1129756.gc [/quote'] +1 - I have that strap on my 10+ pound faded LP. It's quite comfy and reasonably priced
hbpatter83 Posted September 26, 2008 Author Posted September 26, 2008 My local music shop sells the Levi's brand. I'll take a look at this one. Thanks HP
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