All other things being equal, changing the guitar strap makes a discernible difference in sound

[Jupiter]

I changed my guitar strap and my guitar sounded much more orange.

 

[MrCairo46]

Flames on a guitar strap make you sound faster.

 

[Tele-friend]

A good leather strap makes your guitar sound more natural, woody.
A sintetic strap on the other hand makes it really sterile. I dont recommend it!

P.s. also if your guitar tone is nose-diving too much, just use a good leather strap.

 

[Ebidis]

I like leather straps for that leathery tone.

 

[stxrus]

What’s a guitar?

 

[naveed211]

This thread is amazing. Really opened my eyes and ears to the possibilities.

I like a black strap for darker tones. Leather to add some thickness and weight. Added bonus if someone’s initials are embroidered into it, I find that adds some sweetness to the top end.

 

[RadioFM74]

I'm into ham and lard straps for nice fat tones, and fur-lined straps for warm tones.
As for having "chocolatey" distortion (© Dave Hunter) I guess it's an easy pick.
Won't get into what you need for sh*tty tones … and straps to "cut thru" may be uncomfortable.

 

[Fendereedo]

If I don't use a strap, my tone turns to Bolognese.

 

[maxvintage]

I was gong to practice playing some songs, but now I'm going to search the internet for expensive custom straps so I can get the perfect tone

 

[trev333]

How can you sound any more orange than orange itself?....

 

[stormsedge]

I look for second hand leather straps at pawn shops and garage sales...and usually just toss the guitar. I've found the aged straps to be denser due to the free range donor's exposure to the elements and coarser wild forage. Very important when accessorizing an otherwise non-descript instrument.

 

[bobio]

Only if you have the best tone leather!

 

[Tele-friend]

We all know that relicked straps sound the best

 

[yegbert]

I like leather straps for that leathery tone.

…clear vinyl gets you a really clean, superbly transparent tone!

 

[bgmacaw]

True. A $500 alligator hide strap will make the tone of a cheap $100 Strat clone rival that of a $4000 Fender Custom Shop.

 

[Digital Larry]

I've tried strap modelers but none of them really give the strap in the room experience. I mean come on. They're just trying to emulate the real thing! It will NEVER be as good. Digital straps are just toys for the iPhone generation. Next year, they'll say "this time for sure!", but I say, "that trick never works!"

 

[duzie]

Oh you guys and your strap-ons

 

[JL_LI]

That’s nonsense. I play seated anyway but it’s still nonsense. It’s the chair. Or couch. I got a new loveseat in my music room and found tone I’d been missing all my life.

 

[Ebidis]

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…clear vinyl gets you a really clean, superbly transparent tone!

Dale Bozzio agrees.

 

[Lou Tencodpees]

I only used straps that are reverse wound.