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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Dreichlift on July 04, 2010, 04:45:34 PM

Title: Leather Guitar Straps
Post by: Dreichlift on July 04, 2010, 04:45:34 PM: Hi folks,

I've finally managed to find myself a nice Tokai LS80 and bought a leather strap for it only to find that the strap is too short (Me being a fat blighter and all). I was wondering if anyone can recommend a good place to buy an inexpensive custom length strap in the UK?

I actually like the strap I have and just need to make a longer thin piece for the back, has anyone tried this, know anyone that can do it or give me pointers in how to go about doing it myself?
Title: Re: Leather Guitar Straps
Post by: Twinfan on July 04, 2010, 04:56:38 PM: I use these guys, who have a range of longer straps. I've got a few from and they're superb - top quality, and great prices, so buy with confidence! There are measurements of all the straps as to how long they are:

www.corvoleather.com

Here's the longer ones:

http://www.corvoleather.com/page.html?chapter=1&id=75&zenid=cirm71vk1b18ssbc89j97ri640
Title: Re: Leather Guitar Straps
Post by: roland_rat on July 04, 2010, 05:31:41 PM: Dave which model do you normally get from them or does it vary on the guitar your buying it for?
Title: Re: Leather Guitar Straps
Post by: Twinfan on July 04, 2010, 06:31:49 PM: It depends which guitar it's for, but I've got:

Two Katrine's in tan/black for my SCR and Esquire:

(http://www.corvoleather.com/images/103T_Corvo_Leather_Guitar_Strap_Tan_Full_Up.jpg)

One Katrine in black for my new SGR:

(http://www.corvoleather.com/images/103B_Corvo_Leather_Guitar_Strap_Black_Full_Up.jpg)

And one Rannoch for my sparkle Tele:

(http://www.corvoleather.com/images/105BB_Corvo_Leather_Guitar_Strap_Black_Black_Full_Up.jpg)
Title: Re: Leather Guitar Straps
Post by: roland_rat on July 04, 2010, 06:35:52 PM: Cheers Dave 8)
Title: Re: Leather Guitar Straps
Post by: HTH AMPS on July 04, 2010, 07:39:30 PM: they're not cheap, but I use Eldorado straps... http://www.eldoradostraps.com/

had the same one since 1999/2000, rock solid, great craftsmanship.
Title: Re: Leather Guitar Straps
Post by: gwEm on July 04, 2010, 07:49:57 PM: i got this great webbed strap with one of my flying Vs - I love it to bits, but no idea what it is, or where i can get another.. :/
Title: Re: Leather Guitar Straps
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on July 04, 2010, 09:41:09 PM: Quote from: gwEm on July 04, 2010, 07:49:57 PM
i got this great webbed strap with one of my flying Vs - I love it to bits, but no idea what it is, or where i can get another.. :/

Isn't it a Levys one?
Title: Re: Leather Guitar Straps
Post by: _tom_ on July 04, 2010, 09:51:57 PM: Quote from: Dreichlift on July 04, 2010, 04:45:34 PM
I actually like the strap I have and just need to make a longer thin piece for the back, has anyone tried this, know anyone that can do it or give me pointers in how to go about doing it myself?

This might be what you're after - http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/products/1180-levys_mmgxl_2_5_genuine_leather_strap_extension ?

I use Couch Guitar Straps (http://www.couchguitarstraps.com/) (in racer x style). Very comfy, well made and most importantly they're the coolest looking straps I've had :D Not leather though but I can't say that bothers me! I have 3, in matching colours for each of my guitars!
Title: Re: Leather Guitar Straps
Post by: Dreichlift on July 04, 2010, 11:07:24 PM: Quote from: _tom_ on July 04, 2010, 09:51:57 PM

This might be what you're after - http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/products/1180-levys_mmgxl_2_5_genuine_leather_strap_extension ?

Sounds promising, though I can't find any pictures or dimensions anywhere
Title: Re: Leather Guitar Straps
Post by: _tom_ on July 04, 2010, 11:29:18 PM: I think I enquired before and was told it's the same sort of style as something like this strap has - http://en.euroguitar.com/accessory/levys/leather/m1/112357.html

Might be worth an email?
Title: Re: Leather Guitar Straps
Post by: Dreichlift on July 05, 2010, 07:38:13 AM: Quote from: _tom_ on July 04, 2010, 11:29:18 PM
I think I enquired before and was told it's the same sort of style as something like this strap has - http://en.euroguitar.com/accessory/levys/leather/m1/112357.html

Might be worth an email?

Definatley, thanks very much
Title: Re: Leather Guitar Straps
Post by: dave_mc on July 05, 2010, 03:20:05 PM: i like the dangleberry music ones, pretty cheap and nice-quality leather. I'm not sure about the length, though.
Title: Re: Leather Guitar Straps
Post by: Johnny Mac on July 05, 2010, 09:27:41 PM: Levys do loads of styles. I bought a nice suede one for my Feline lion. There are some nice British made ones out there but i can't remember the name of them.
Title: Re: Leather Guitar Straps
Post by: Alex on July 06, 2010, 09:47:54 AM: http://www.thomann.de/gb/minotaur_fsbk_xl_padded_170_cm.htm (http://www.thomann.de/gb/minotaur_fsbk_xl_padded_170_cm.htm)
170cm enough?

I have this one btw for a rather heavyweight guitar:
http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_guitarstrap_padded_black.htm (http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_guitarstrap_padded_black.htm)