dem00n Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 What are your favorites? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I still have the one I used during my gigging days and it feels great (I don't know who made it though). I did buy a Levy Classic Padded one a few years ago which I like too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoreyT Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Wide Planet Waves and Levy's leather as seen in my second link in my sig. I found out right away when I got my SG about neck dive with a non leather strap. The leather grips the shirt well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff-7 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Couch straps, they're excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I still have the one I used during my gigging days and it feels great (I don't know who made it though). I did buy a Levy Classic Padded one a few years ago which I like too. Same here. A sheepskin backed black leather strap with a design cut into it that I colored silver. No idea who made it. Got the padded Levy on my Bass :) I use a lot of Franklin straps. Primarily because they are awesomesauce, but also because I found out after I bought my first one (a Cotton Cinch) that they are located in Franklin TN, so it's helping the local economy as well. Win/Win and I don't get many of those :D! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis G Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Big fan of Levy's 2"+ suede leather straps http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/levys-soft-suede-guitar-strap Not endorsing MF, just using the link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Couch straps, they're excellent. Word. Couch straps turn me into a potato because they're awesome. Mine is all flowery looking and it's really comfy I also have a brown leather Rickenbacker strap from a 60s Ric. It's the narrow strap with the little shoulder pad like the ones the Beatles used a lot. It's pretty uncomfortable with a heavy guitar but it looks rad and feels ok with my SG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff-7 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I went with the Racer X style for the SG, been looking to grab another for the LG1. Thinking something Western. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Stylin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingarmadillo Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I use Moody straps. If you can afford them, there's nothing better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 The stock_hippie straps for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman5293 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Nothing better than couch straps. Order one and you won't be disappointed. http://www.couchguitarstraps.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleb Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I gotta admit, I've never been to concerned about my straps.... I like Souldier straps, as well as the DiMarzio and Planet Waves stuff. I should try a Couch strap. On a budget, you can't beat an old-school Fender strap! And for nostalgic reasons, a lightning bolt strap is cool.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman5293 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Just to emphasize the awesomeness of Couch straps, here's mine: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Cotton or Leather, nylon is too slippery. I still have a Ralph Marlin strap with "The Scream" on it. That's my favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvillRob Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 WOW! I'm surprised by how many Couch Strap users are here! I've been using them for several years now... I REALLY like them! Made from old car interior materials. I need to get one more for my old Dove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiz Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I never gave much thought to straps. I always just used Levi's cotton straps. That changed when my favorite shop started carrying Souldier straps. I only have one right now, but I want to get them for each of my guitars. Here's their site: Souldier Straps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I think a lot has to do with what you do in a perf or practice session. I mostly use the very simple #2 inch cotton cheapies. I still have my very first strap from 1963 that's one of those woven jobbies with a vinyl back, and it still works. Then ... I made a 2" leather strap from some heavy saddle skirting for my "SG" type Guild back in the 1970s and carved in some acorns and oak leaves to match the carving on the guitar. I just got a custom strap from a local saddle and harness maker who's also a guitar picker. About 2 1/2 to 3" wide at some points, saddle skirting and with a light leather backing covering the type of padding used in a saddle. T'weren't cheap, but it has some ideas I'd been thinking about for ages. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowboyBillyBob1 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Here is my current fave strap. A bit pricy but it's way comfortable, made like a tank, and looks cool, to me at least. Levy's straps are one of the best you can buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Billybob... Imagine one like yours made with real tack hardware, a bit wider and with the internal padding - and a lot plainer. <grin> m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaleb Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Cotton or Leather, nylon is too slippery. I still have a Ralph Marlin strap with "The Scream" on it. That's my favorite. Nylon hurts my shoulder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOL! Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I'm a Souldier guy too. Actually met the owner when she first strarted; hand delivered two straps and i bought her a beer. They beat any other strap for style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar_randy Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Looking at alot of these straps that are reviewed as the best or better than others, I don't get it. They all seem similiar to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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