Author Topic: Guitar Straps!!!!!!!!! (Read 14874 times)

gingataff · « **on:** August 19, 2006, 05:28:14 PM »

OK, for the last god knows how long I've used DiMarzio cliplock straps and have been happy but now I want something comfortable and durable and nice looking that doesn't need to be screwed onto the body!

What do you guys use and why?

Dakine · « **Reply #1 on:** August 19, 2006, 06:06:17 PM »

Levy 'boot leather' strap. Plain black, very tough but comfortable.
Schaeller strap locks. Easy to fit, better IMO than Dunlop as use a cradle system even if spring has issue. Also, pull pin to release (not push like Dunlop).

Crazy_Joe · « **Reply #2 on:** August 19, 2006, 07:14:52 PM »

Levy straps are good, i didn't know straps were so expensive till i went to the guitar shop and got one, cost me around 18 quid, that is rip off!

downfader · « **Reply #3 on:** August 19, 2006, 07:41:06 PM »

I hated all the Levy ones I saw in Soundcontrol! What ever happened to gibson and fender? I wanted a decent fender strap for me strat and could I find one? B******s could I :(

The best strap I ever bought was a proper Gibson leather one for me Epi SG. Think it only cost a tenner. :D

Afghan Dave · « **Reply #4 on:** August 19, 2006, 09:11:09 PM »

Once again I vote Levy's!

Just go for the no frills ones..

Dakine · « **Reply #5 on:** August 19, 2006, 09:37:59 PM »

For ultimate security you could do the 1/2" eye bolt and chain, ala Wylde man :twisted:

Fubar · « **Reply #6 on:** August 19, 2006, 09:48:11 PM »

Quote from: Crazy_Joe

i didn't know straps were so expensive till i went to the guitar shop and got one, cost me around 18 quid, that is rip off!

Check these, it's gone beyond a rip off and into more "obscene" territory! :lol:

Who would ever really wanna pay out that on a ritchie kotzen or Erik turner signature item anyway!

_tom_ · « **Reply #7 on:** August 19, 2006, 09:53:30 PM »

Quote from: Dakine

Levy 'boot leather' strap. Plain black, very tough but comfortable.
Schaeller strap locks. Easy to fit, better IMO than Dunlop as use a cradle system even if spring has issue. Also, pull pin to release (not push like Dunlop).

+1 on the Schaeller locks, I have some cheap copies of em and they are good, never had any problems with em.

HTH AMPS · « **Reply #8 on:** August 19, 2006, 10:31:59 PM »

I use these bad-boys... http://www.eldoradostraps.com/

Bought mine sometime in 1998 and it's still with me. It might have cost alot but it'll last a lifetime, is comfortable to wear and looks cool (imo).

:twisted:

Fubar · « **Reply #9 on:** August 19, 2006, 10:42:55 PM »

Quote from: HEAVIER THAN HELL

I use these bad-boys... http://www.eldoradostraps.com/

Bought mine sometime in 1998 and it's still with me. It might have cost alot but it'll last a lifetime, is comfortable to wear and looks cool (imo).

:twisted:

Oooh!Leather pickguards for a tele, Niiiiiiice! :)

HTH AMPS · « **Reply #10 on:** August 20, 2006, 12:45:00 AM »

Quote from: Fubar

Quote from: HEAVIER THAN HELL
I use these bad-boys... http://www.eldoradostraps.com/

Bought mine sometime in 1998 and it's still with me. It might have cost alot but it'll last a lifetime, is comfortable to wear and looks cool (imo).

:twisted:

Oooh!Leather pickguards for a tele, Niiiiiiice! :)

yeehaa!!! yep, they've got that cowboy thang going on there. the guy who runs the show used to make rodeo saddles, the workmanship is top-drawer.

:twisted:

Fubar · « **Reply #11 on:** August 20, 2006, 12:51:46 AM »

Quote from: HEAVIER THAN HELL

yeehaa!!! yep, they've got that cowboy thang going on there. the guy who runs the show used to make rodeo saddles, the workmanship is top-drawer.

:twisted:

Yeah man, there's some amazing workmanship being displayed there, it was just after I made that post that I spotted the tele body completely encased in engraved leather, it's kinda nice but possibly a bit OTT, even for me! :lol:

Crazy_Joe · « **Reply #12 on:** August 20, 2006, 12:40:46 PM »

I have a flamey Levy strap, looks pretty cr@p though because it doesn't go with the guitar much.

38thBeatle · « **Reply #13 on:** August 20, 2006, 01:56:58 PM »

I have an ancient leather strap that I have had for many moons and it has never let me or my guitar down.I also use cheapo straps with thos cheapo little plastic gizmos that you put on the strap button and it locks the strap- they cost about £1.50 each and does the job.

FELINEGUITARS · « **Reply #14 on:** August 20, 2006, 03:57:22 PM »

Quote from: _tom_

Quote from: Dakine
Levy 'boot leather' strap. Plain black, very tough but comfortable.
Schaeller strap locks. Easy to fit, better IMO than Dunlop as use a cradle system even if spring has issue. Also, pull pin to release (not push like Dunlop).

+1 on the Schaeller locks, I have some cheap copies of em and they are good, never had any problems with em.

The Schaller locks are good in some ways , but no so good in others
I like the pull to releasse rather than the push to release and the "horseshoe cradle on the strap bit seems like a good idea....BUT

We get to see a lot of guitars come in with broken headstocks or damage - in spite of using Schaller locks.
The main problem seems to be musicians not keeping a check on whether the nut that secures the strap to thelock is done up properly.
If it comes undone, the guitar is free to fall off the strap.
The Dunlop ones secure with a circlip= musician proof (as long as you ensure the lock is properly connected to the guitar

Also if you forget your strap with the schaller locks, you have to borrow a strap and theSchaller strap buttons are tiny! (OK - not as bad as the rather pathetic ones that Gibson still fit but still tiny all the same)
The Dunlop dual design button is much bigger