Guitar straps. They're all rubbish!

ThorpyFX

I've moved to Heistercamp leather straps. Soft, malleable, and grippy (due to the suede backing) and .... they smell incredible!

Stevepage

@ThorpyFX  are they as grippy as the Levy deluxe suede ones? I have one and find it's too grippy, quite uncomfortable as it just wants to pull on my clothes

guitars4you

ThorpyFX said:

.. they smell incredible!

be careful there and don't go pervy on me

Roland

axisus said:

Why are guitar straps so booooring ???????

Booring is good. It's when you've sorted out what you want, and can move on to other things. 

I've have precise requirements for a strap: leather, flexible, 2.5 or 3 inches wide, suede inside so that it doesn't slip, and absolutely no metal work so that there's no risk to the guitar. Once bought they last for years. My eldest strap is 40 in July.

Maynehead

ICBM said:

axisus said:

I hate all those ones that takes half an hour to adjust because its all threaded back on itself.

I like the leather ones that thread back through themselves. Why do you need to adjust them other than initially? Once you've found the right length it's a positive advantage that they can't ever 'self-adjust' like the sliding buckle ones.

I like the "self adjusting" ones, they make you get gradually cooler as you play.

impmann

Since going over to Mono Betty straps about 18months ago, very little else feels as comfy.  Except the well-worn Rotosound Suede straps on the SG and Les Paul - both have done *many* gigs and feel great. I concede that the Mono isn't a great *looking* strap but I ceased to worry about looking cool some time ago...

I like the idea of woven straps but rarely are they comfy for me.

Gagaryn

Kade1301 said:

If you can't find one you like to buy, make it yourself! Where's the problem?

I'll weave one with my name on it, but first I need to finish the rug that's on the loom.

The problem is the lack of loom. I can't remember the last time one came up in the classifieds. I guess that must mean that like Klons, they are so good that nobody is selling.

crunchman

I use leather or suede.  One for each guitar.  That way once they are adjusted you don't need to mess with them again. You also don't have to worry about turning up to play somewhere and finding out you have forgotten the strap because it's with another guitar.  I do have less guitars than I used to so I have a few surplus straps these days (plus I bought a Heistercamp one the other day at the guitar show).  I suppose I should put one or two in the classifieds.

grungebob

I dont find I need fancy straps, I like the ernie ball nylon ones with the leather ends about £10 a pop. have the same two for the past 10 years.

ThorpyFX

Stevepage said:

@ThorpyFX  are they as grippy as the Levy deluxe suede ones? I have one and find it's too grippy, quite uncomfortable as it just wants to pull on my clothes

i dont find it an issue at all, its quite a fine suede so not too grippy .

bobliefeld

I see a lot of laughs about this, a lot of snarky answers 

Seems a lot of people don't realise the massive impact straps can have on tone.  Consider this : what are the main places where your guitar makes contact with your person (body)? 

1. Your belly - make sure you wear good tone conductive clothing.  
2. Through your strap.
..........
100.  Your fingers.

Bridgehouse

If you've got a heavy beast, the Mono strap is a good load distributor...

Missus bought me one and it's well comfy

DaevidJ

Am quite happy with my home made strap which is a combination of jean material, boot leather and nylon webbing... I rather like the leather planet waves locking strap too  

olafgarten

I might get one of those Mono Straps, I only play at home so looks aren't important and it's an upgrade from the Polypropylene strap I have now. 

FX_Munkee

Sporky said:

I like the brightly coloured fake fur ones.

I feel a little sad that so many soft toys have to die for each, but I'm fairly cold-hearted.

If it helps ease your conscience, mine is real snow leopard.

rico

I just use an Ernie Ball strap - think its the Polypro. I have also a nice leather padded Gibson strap but it didn't slide around rather it grabbed my shirt which was a pain. 

crunchman

On a more serious note, I have found that wider straps are a lot more comfortable - especially with a Les Paul.

Bridgehouse

crunchman said:

On a more serious note, I have found that wider straps are a lot more comfortable - especially with a Les Paul.

And despite the fugly nature - that's exactly why I really like the Mono. Oh, that and the nice thick padding. 

Sporky

FX_Munkee said:

Sporky said:

I like the brightly coloured fake fur ones.

I feel a little sad that so many soft toys have to die for each, but I'm fairly cold-hearted.

If it helps ease your conscience, mine is real snow leopard.

Conscience eased, but envy cortex lighting up like a Christmas tree.

Voxman

bobliefeld said:

I see a lot of laughs about this, a lot of snarky answers 

Seems a lot of people don't realise the massive impact straps can have on tone.  Consider this : what are the main places where your guitar makes contact with your person (body)? 

1. Your belly - make sure you wear good tone conductive clothing.  
2. Through your strap.
..........
100.  Your fingers.

Can't worry about it - just too 'strapped' for cash!