What kind of strap are you using?

txspreacher · September 18th, 2006, 09:36 PM

Woven cotton? Nylon? Tooled leather? Skinny vintage-style "spaghetti" strap? Plain? Fancy?

I always liked just the plain ol' 2" cotton straps, but I'm thinking about those cool Gretsch western straps - especially for my Tele and my project guit'.

So, what do you like, fellow TDPRIers?

TheViking · September 18th, 2006, 09:40 PM

Mainly leather straps with good padding. hehe

Keifer · September 18th, 2006, 09:49 PM

Tooled leather....made by that little old leather tooler....me.

Bill · September 18th, 2006, 10:03 PM

I use the Planet Waves locking strap. It's 1-3/4" nylon but has a comfy shoulder pad that keeps the guitar in place on my shoulder--so my Gibson, which is neck heavy, doesn't dive. But I mainly got it because it turns any guitar into a locking strap one, without my having to add strap locks to the guitar. It just has a nifty gizmo built into the strap that lets it lock onto any normal strap peg.

Picture of strap end

Mr. Sparkle · September 18th, 2006, 10:10 PM

I like Long Hollow. They have some really nice leather straps that aren't too pricey. A step above Levy's but not as extravagant as El Dorado.

Stuco · September 18th, 2006, 10:18 PM

Any leather strap. I have some really cool cotton, woven, whatever but leather is the only thing that has friction to keep it from sliding. all I use is leather.

Blazer · September 18th, 2006, 10:30 PM

Furry Padded ones from "Get 'em, get 'em" I've got one in leopard print and one in zebra print, they look cool and are comfortable, then I also have a Fender strap, black with blue letters and a couple of cheap ones in Black nylon including one from Epiphone with their E logo. Finally I have a black leather one with white music notes. AKA: The Stevie Ray Vaughan strap. Now I need to find a white leather one with Black music notes.

andy__woods · September 18th, 2006, 10:37 PM

I use the i guess vintage spaghetti strap from Fender. I think its a pretty good price too, at just $20 or so bucks. Here's a pic:

I really like it, nice and comfortable, and pretty unobtrusive

Tdot · September 18th, 2006, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txspreacher

Skinny vintage-style "spaghetti" strap? Plain?

1 skinny with double layer pad
1 skinny with single layer pad
1 skinny without pad.
All extra plain.

txspreacher · September 18th, 2006, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andy__woods

I use the i guess vintage spaghetti strap from Fender. I think its a pretty good price too, at just $20 or so bucks. Here's a pic:

I really like it, nice and comfortable, and pretty unobtrusive

Yeah, I think I'm gonna snag one of those for the Squier 51.

TheViking · September 18th, 2006, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keifer

Tooled leather....made by that little old leather tooler....me.

Cool, post some pictures of your straps. Would nice to see.

Geo · September 18th, 2006, 11:09 PM

Mainly a leather one that was a gift in '73 but also use 3 leather vintage
type ones and 2 cotton tweed ones. Think I like the old '73 one best
as it is great leather and ~2" wide.
The vintage one are good though along with the cotton.
If I was going to buy one new most likely would look at
Levys.

endzone · September 18th, 2006, 11:31 PM

Straps are a funny thing with me. I want a strap to be "classy", not fancy. It's hard for me to find what I want but when I do, I can't make myself spend $50-100 to get it. Go figure...I'll spend major bucks on a guitar but then get tight on a strap. So I end up using 2" nylons that I got for free. I do have one plain black Levy's leather that I use alot.

CSS · September 18th, 2006, 11:42 PM

Franklin 3" Cotton cinch. Love this strap. Off white with tan leather ends reversable to dark brown. I have three of these.

boogaloo · September 18th, 2006, 11:55 PM

about two inches wide, double thick leather tan in color with dark brown piping. I love it and its been in constant use since about 1999. I think I gave 30 for 40 bucks for it new.

I would love to have one of those fancy hand tooled jobbers, chestnut brown with some tasteful filigree and some acorns maybe, but my pocketbook is sorta frightened at the prospect...maybe someday.

Brian

hellacaster · September 19th, 2006, 12:08 AM

Fender Tweed to match my tweed amp.

woodman · September 19th, 2006, 01:29 AM

4" black Levy's for a blackguard. put rubberized shelf paper on the inside to counter a slight neck-heaviness on my woodcaster.

Paul in Colorado · September 19th, 2006, 01:56 AM

I have a tweed strap for my '52 RI. A bunch of cloth woven straps on other guitars and the usual cheap nylon mesh ones. My best strap is a Levy's leather one that was a gift. It's on my Rickenbacker.

What the heck happened to the leather strap I got with my Martin back in the '70's? I must have sold it off with a guitar or something.

fungusyoung · September 19th, 2006, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hellacaster

Fender Tweed to match my tweed amp.

I love those simple lightweight Fender tweed staps. Use them on all my Teles.

Joel Terry · September 19th, 2006, 02:15 AM

I use a Fender vintage strap (that skinny strip of leather with the adjustable pad a few of you have already mentioned and shown) with my 1958 Tele replica to accent that cool, retro, "Fullerton" look and feel.

For all of my other guitars and basses, I use Levy black 2" "soft hand" polypropylene (aka "mesh") straps.

Joel

Sarge · September 19th, 2006, 09:32 AM

I'm usually using my pychodelic one's from the 60's and 70's but I bought a nice wide DiMarzzio nylon one with plastic cinch clips at the ends from a garage sale last week for $5 and it gets the job done. It's kind of cool that you can leave the "ends" on the guitar. The only down side is that it can be used on one guitar only cause you screw the ends to the body but that gives me a sense of comfort knowing the guitar is very stable.

aunchaki · September 19th, 2006, 10:05 AM

I have 4 Levy's suede straps, 2-3 inches wide, in black and brown. They're soft and don't move around on my shoulder.

saunders.jesse · September 19th, 2006, 10:16 AM

Plain black nylon Ernie Ball for my acoustic and black Fender nylon back/leather front for my Tele.

dh · September 19th, 2006, 10:29 AM

Tele: Plain black Ernie Ball nylon strap
335: Levy's strap w/ red chili pepper design. Matches the 335 wood.
Bass: Planet waves gecko patterned strap w/ shoulder pad.

allen st. john · September 19th, 2006, 10:55 AM

I've got straps from a guy named Pat Sullivan (Sully). He's more of an acoustic guy, but he'll do them cut to measure.
I especially like his vintage straps made from things like old horse bridles and saddles but completely restored and restitched, including some cool tooled leather for the pads. Each one is one of a kind, and the pricing is reasonable for the really fine qualiy and the great service.
(I bought one for a friend for his $100,000+ Loar mandolin.)
They also come with a money-back satisfaction guarantee.

here's the URL:
http://www.sullysstraps.com/index_files/page0002.html

xStonr · September 19th, 2006, 11:21 AM

I use the Comfort Strapp on a few of my guitars. Not fancy looking but extremely comfortable. It's made of some kind of heavy duty neoprene that holds it's shape and absorbs all pressure.

September 18th, 2006, 09:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
txspreacher Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: TEXAS Age: 41 Posts: 2,070	What kind of strap are you using? Woven cotton? Nylon? Tooled leather? Skinny vintage-style "spaghetti" strap? Plain? Fancy? I always liked just the plain ol' 2" cotton straps, but I'm thinking about those cool Gretsch western straps - especially for my Tele and my project guit'. So, what do you like, fellow TDPRIers? __________________ It ain't the years, it's the miles.... - Greg

September 18th, 2006, 09:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
TheViking Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Norway Age: 37 Posts: 666	Mainly leather straps with good padding. hehe __________________ Teles & Tube Amps, the essence of life

September 18th, 2006, 09:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Keifer Tele-Holic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 565	Tooled leather....made by that little old leather tooler....me. __________________ Electric:Teles, Strats, pedal steel Acoustic:dobro, 5-string banjo, mandolin

September 18th, 2006, 10:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bill Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 2,667 59 Photos	I use the Planet Waves locking strap. It's 1-3/4" nylon but has a comfy shoulder pad that keeps the guitar in place on my shoulder--so my Gibson, which is neck heavy, doesn't dive. But I mainly got it because it turns any guitar into a locking strap one, without my having to add strap locks to the guitar. It just has a nifty gizmo built into the strap that lets it lock onto any normal strap peg. Picture of strap end __________________ B i l l B a e c k A journal of our year in London

September 18th, 2006, 10:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Blazer Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,416	Furry Padded ones from "Get 'em, get 'em" I've got one in leopard print and one in zebra print, they look cool and are comfortable, then I also have a Fender strap, black with blue letters and a couple of cheap ones in Black nylon including one from Epiphone with their E logo. Finally I have a black leather one with white music notes. AKA: The Stevie Ray Vaughan strap. Now I need to find a white leather one with Black music notes. __________________ "I reject your reality and subsitute my own." - Adam Savage, Mythbusters

September 18th, 2006, 10:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mr. Sparkle Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Carlsbad, CA Age: 40 Posts: 1,308 4 Photos	I like Long Hollow. They have some really nice leather straps that aren't too pricey. A step above Levy's but not as extravagant as El Dorado.

September 18th, 2006, 10:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Stuco Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: GA Posts: 3,120	Any leather strap. I have some really cool cotton, woven, whatever but leather is the only thing that has friction to keep it from sliding. all I use is leather.

September 18th, 2006, 10:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
andy__woods Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 23 Posts: 1,168 60 Photos	I use the i guess vintage spaghetti strap from Fender. I think its a pretty good price too, at just $20 or so bucks. Here's a pic: I really like it, nice and comfortable, and pretty unobtrusive

September 18th, 2006, 11:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
Geo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hendersonville, TN Age: 59 Posts: 2,483 15 Photos	Mainly a leather one that was a gift in '73 but also use 3 leather vintage type ones and 2 cotton tweed ones. Think I like the old '73 one best as it is great leather and ~2" wide. The vintage one are good though along with the cotton. If I was going to buy one new most likely would look at Levys. __________________ "Somewhere between culture and agriculture"

September 18th, 2006, 11:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
endzone Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Louisiana Age: 52 Posts: 1,643 40 Photos	Straps are a funny thing with me. I want a strap to be "classy", not fancy. It's hard for me to find what I want but when I do, I can't make myself spend $50-100 to get it. Go figure...I'll spend major bucks on a guitar but then get tight on a strap. So I end up using 2" nylons that I got for free. I do have one plain black Levy's leather that I use alot. __________________ *I'm Makin Progress*

September 18th, 2006, 11:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
CSS Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2003 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC and Augusta, GA Age: 49 Posts: 845 25 Photos	Franklin 3" Cotton cinch. Love this strap. Off white with tan leather ends reversable to dark brown. I have three of these.

September 18th, 2006, 11:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
boogaloo Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: S/E Pa. Age: 52 Posts: 1,129	Levy's about two inches wide, double thick leather tan in color with dark brown piping. I love it and its been in constant use since about 1999. I think I gave 30 for 40 bucks for it new. I would love to have one of those fancy hand tooled jobbers, chestnut brown with some tasteful filigree and some acorns maybe, but my pocketbook is sorta frightened at the prospect...maybe someday. Brian __________________ "..and I've got some tricks up my sleeve...oh yes indeed! It might come back to haunt 'cha..don't you throw that Mojo on me!"

September 19th, 2006, 12:08 AM	#16 (permalink)
hellacaster Banned Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 125	Fender Tweed to match my tweed amp.

September 19th, 2006, 01:29 AM	#17 (permalink)
woodman Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mint Hill, NC Age: 62 Posts: 5,961	4" black Levy's for a blackguard. put rubberized shelf paper on the inside to counter a slight neck-heaviness on my woodcaster. __________________ Truth is stranger than fact ... www.myspace.com/woodymitchellmusic BAND PAGES: www.myspace.com/stragglerswing (Stragglers - Western Swing) www.myspace.com/loafersgloryband (Loafers Glory - '70s country-rock)

September 19th, 2006, 01:56 AM	#18 (permalink)
Paul in Colorado Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Fort Collins, CO Age: 55 Posts: 4,330 3 Photos	I have a tweed strap for my '52 RI. A bunch of cloth woven straps on other guitars and the usual cheap nylon mesh ones. My best strap is a Levy's leather one that was a gift. It's on my Rickenbacker. What the heck happened to the leather strap I got with my Martin back in the '70's? I must have sold it off with a guitar or something. Last edited by Paul in Colorado; September 19th, 2006 at 02:38 AM.

September 19th, 2006, 02:15 AM	#20 (permalink)
Joel Terry Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Old Hickory (Nashville), Tennessee, USA Age: 40 Posts: 4,405 17 Photos	I use a Fender vintage strap (that skinny strip of leather with the adjustable pad a few of you have already mentioned and shown) with my 1958 Tele replica to accent that cool, retro, "Fullerton" look and feel. For all of my other guitars and basses, I use Levy black 2" "soft hand" polypropylene (aka "mesh") straps. Joel __________________ Jesus saves--and He passes the savings on to YOU! ASPCA "Well...."

September 19th, 2006, 09:32 AM	#21 (permalink)
Sarge Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pgh,Pa Age: 53 Posts: 3,549	I'm usually using my pychodelic one's from the 60's and 70's but I bought a nice wide DiMarzzio nylon one with plastic cinch clips at the ends from a garage sale last week for $5 and it gets the job done. It's kind of cool that you can leave the "ends" on the guitar. The only down side is that it can be used on one guitar only cause you screw the ends to the body but that gives me a sense of comfort knowing the guitar is very stable.

September 19th, 2006, 10:05 AM	#22 (permalink)
aunchaki Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Western New York Posts: 1,246 16 Photos	I have 4 Levy's suede straps, 2-3 inches wide, in black and brown. They're soft and don't move around on my shoulder.

September 19th, 2006, 10:16 AM	#23 (permalink)
saunders.jesse Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 101 4 Photos	Plain black nylon Ernie Ball for my acoustic and black Fender nylon back/leather front for my Tele. __________________ '72 Tele Custom RI & a Taylor 110 and I'm a happy guy!

September 19th, 2006, 10:29 AM	#24 (permalink)
dh Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Phila 'burbs Posts: 196	Tele: Plain black Ernie Ball nylon strap 335: Levy's strap w/ red chili pepper design. Matches the 335 wood. Bass: Planet waves gecko patterned strap w/ shoulder pad.

September 19th, 2006, 10:55 AM	#25 (permalink)
allen st. john Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 720	Sully's Straps I've got straps from a guy named Pat Sullivan (Sully). He's more of an acoustic guy, but he'll do them cut to measure. I especially like his vintage straps made from things like old horse bridles and saddles but completely restored and restitched, including some cool tooled leather for the pads. Each one is one of a kind, and the pricing is reasonable for the really fine qualiy and the great service. (I bought one for a friend for his $100,000+ Loar mandolin.) They also come with a money-back satisfaction guarantee. here's the URL: http://www.sullysstraps.com/index_files/page0002.html

September 19th, 2006, 11:21 AM	#26 (permalink)
xStonr Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Down in the Boondocks Posts: 1,344 4 Photos	I use the Comfort Strapp on a few of my guitars. Not fancy looking but extremely comfortable. It's made of some kind of heavy duty neoprene that holds it's shape and absorbs all pressure.