This Question May Bring Much Harassment, but I Have to Ask...

[Josh O]

...what do you guys use for a guitar strap? Well, besides an Ernie Ball strap!! I've been using a Getm Getm tribal strap with my Terry McInturff Taurus Standard because I like to wear it slung down low like a punk and I'm a rather big guy (6' tall with a little too much surface area in the stomach area!!) so the Getm Getm stuff is perfect since they are really long when need be. I've found with my JP6, I wear it up a little higher and I've been using my standby Franklin leather strap but it's not very comfortable. What are you guys using? I don't know if I want to go with something with more padding and/or just switch to a nylon strap like my Getm Getm so that the guitar slips around a little more on me.

 

[brentrocks]

I would like to have an EB leather strap, instead of my Wolfgang leather strap, unfortunately, i must have $140 to acquire one these days!!!!!

 

[koogie2k]

No harrassment. I use a planet waves with my bongo, but I had to tape the crap out of the adjustment do-hickies as it would slide while I was playing.

There was a thread not too long ago about EBMM testing some new straps. Hope it comes out as I will buy one in a minute.

 

[Josh O]

errr, $140?

 

[brentrocks]

errr, $140?

oh yeah...they are collector's items now!!!

 

[GWDavis28]

I'm with Koogie, Planet Wave are great straps.

Glenn |B)

 

[adambilz]

I've been a Dimarzio Clip-lok strap man for years and years now. I love 'em.

 

[caucajun]

i've been using the same ACE suede strap for 28 years.

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

I'm a freak and like to color match or theme match the strap to the guitar, so I use whatever fits.

The y2d has a purple lightning Levy's strap, the JP, Axis Sport, and Albert Lee have blue EB straps, the Kramer has a skull strap, etc....

 

[blackspy]

^^^ Geez, I don't think I put that much thought into what I wear to work.

For me, I'd certainly love to have another couple of leather EB straps (hint you guys in SLO ), I had them before and they were great. However, when they started selling for 100-150 on eBay, I couldn't resist selling them off. Otherwise, I just use a nylon strap.

To be fair to Pete, I actually did buy a red strap to go with my red guitar, but all the rest are just black. !

 

[Larry]

i got a black nylon eb with dunlop strap locks. I like nylon because it moves easier on the shoulder and EB you have to be joking me

 

[Roxy]

Planet Waves Planet Lock straps are great. No mods to end pins and completely secure. Fit the EB/MM end pins perfectly and do not scratch the guitar. Only thing is I've only found them in black. The Planet Waves Satriani straps look cool and offer a slick feel to them that won't hang up on your clothing (unless your Dave Navarro).

 

[Filthy_Phil]

I have some no brand, hand made leather one for my Y2D. But it is padded, which is nice. And a seude Levy's one.

 

[peat]

ive got a nice leather maton strap

i have a nylon ernie ball strap
but due to my height
having the strap at the right length puts the plastic slidy part right on the bone of my shoulder

 

[roballanson]

I use a couple of wide well padded Levys for both SR5s and they are fine - no back ache or movement probs

 

[edensdad]

JP - Levy's black leather strap w/ dunlop black strap locks. Looks great with the Envy Green.

My other guitars have whatever I picked up when I needed one.

I don't use a strap with acoustics - I always sit down. When you stand up playing a big ole dreadnought you look like some hayseed Oh wait . . . I do live in the middle of nowhere, have chickens and own a tractor and a pickup . . . I guess it's time to go strap shopping.

What kind of straps do you use with your Martin?

 

[beej]

EB Nylon straps. Love 'em. Wear the EB logo loud and proud.

And like Pete, a matching purple one for my Y2D.

 

[tommyindelaware]

EB Nylon straps. Love 'em. Wear the EB logo loud and proud.

And like Pete, a matching purple one for my Y2D.

 

[beej]

And thanks Tommy for sacrificing the last purple one

 

[Jimi D]

I use Levy's leather straps (the nice, padded, rather expensive ones) with Schaller strap locks... It's nice 'cause I can mix and match straps and guitars at will if I feel so inclined, and you really can't beat a nice Levy's leather strap imho...

Most of my straps can be found on these pages in the Levy's catalog:

Levy's "Carving Leather" Straps