None of those. Use the embroidered hippy strap on the right in the 2nd pic.
Help me choose the right strap with surf green tele (poll inside)
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My first electric is a G&L in surf green. My first strap I got for it is the the one I still use most often. I vote tan.
Monoprice99
Tele-Holic
The tan matches the fretboard/neck. The white matches the pickguard (unless it's a mint green pickguard & I just can't discern that from the photo). The grey being neutral is like a driftwood grey. I voted tan.
Then there were the other suggestions, teal, teal & white, the tweed. I think a shell pink or coral pink would work. Then there's always basic black.
Then there were the other suggestions, teal, teal & white, the tweed. I think a shell pink or coral pink would work. Then there's always basic black.
Frenchy_JC
TDPRI Member
radtz
Friend of Leo's
I'd get one with some surf green color in it.
M2roadwarrior
Tele-Holic
+1 multi-colored hippy strap
Frenchy_JC
TDPRI Member
The pick guard is mint green...
BramptonRob1958
Tele-Holic
Here's my choice. I have the same strap attached to my 70th Fender Esquire in Surf Green... The backing colour is emerald and closely matches the guitar. Italia Straps
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mschafft
Tele-Meister
Sorry to hear that. The nylon one might be more comfortable...
WillyWonky
Tele-Holic
your guitar messaged me and said it wants one of these... I like the el cheapo 7ender and Franklin ones myself
IrishBread69
Tele-Holic
I voted tan. You might consider these too:
I got the bottom one, it's 'mystic' surf green. It's surf green enough to work but has a subtle difference which works compliments and adds a bit of contrast with the guitar. I choose this one again.
Monoprice99
Tele-Holic
In that case I'd go with a shell pink, coral, orange or black strap. I'm a heavier gauge seatbelt strap preference for material. Might even consider a mint aqua for that too ? Availability might influence a path of least resistance.
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jfgesquire
Friend of Leo's
Unfortunately, I can confirm that this leather has a definite blue tint to it and it does not match the surf green on my Performer.I voted tan. You might consider these too:
I also have the surf green case, which is ironically more green than the guitar.
I mean, they look good to the casual observer, but I am not a casual observer.
Fendereedo
Doctor of Teleocity
Second option from me.
GRAVITY-LHP
Tele-Meister
Tan (even better… tan lether). Awl day.
PS. Loose the mint guard and put a cream guard on it!
PS. Loose the mint guard and put a cream guard on it!
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GRAVITY-LHP
Tele-Meister
That clashes.
ReverendRevolver
Friend of Leo's
I use the black leather strap I bought for my ash Tele (almost 20 years ago) on my surf green tele.
But I think I'm done putting thought into straps.
I like the feel of Levi's poly straps with the seatbelt texture. I've had/have probably 6 different patterns from over the years.
But I just bought the plain black $15 for the Jag. I don't want to have to think very hard anymore. That, set of Schaller locks, then a thin Fiberglass washer to hold it on the leather right.
But if you can find a surf green one of these things, go with that:
But I think I'm done putting thought into straps.
I like the feel of Levi's poly straps with the seatbelt texture. I've had/have probably 6 different patterns from over the years.
But I just bought the plain black $15 for the Jag. I don't want to have to think very hard anymore. That, set of Schaller locks, then a thin Fiberglass washer to hold it on the leather right.
But if you can find a surf green one of these things, go with that:
stylemessiah
Tele-Meister
Really, this is what we've become now, seeking fashion advice from forum people
Maybe start a column in Vogue
Its a musical tool, play it
Maybe start a column in Vogue
Its a musical tool, play it
