In the marker for a great/strong leather guitar strap? what do you guys use?

daybean · 07-21-2008, 02:11 AM

ok, i recently bought this guitar and want a leather strap and some strap locks because i would just kill myself if anything happened to it (like hit the floor because i have a cheap strap without locks). i had bought dimarzio's straps in the past, the ones that clip on) and were good, but i hate the thought of them scratching such a beauty. so i want a strap below 40 bucks or so, to have both looks

and strengh

to hold the guitar, and also feel right on my shoulder? do you guys have any suggestions for me?

also strap locks, which ones work best.

Metal Ken · 07-21-2008, 02:17 AM

I just use cheapass straps and these:

Dunlop Ergo lok

Works just fine. Never had a strap come off in 6 shows and 2 practices a week since january.

daybean · 07-21-2008, 03:56 AM

really, no one can tell me about a good strap?

....

daybean · 07-21-2008, 03:57 AM

oh, thanks ken for the cheap lock post, i will look into them.

Scali · 07-21-2008, 04:05 AM

I don't believe in straplocks myself. They generally feel cheap and wobbly, and sometimes can unhook when you least expect it.
To me the best way to put a strap on a guitar is by using the oversized strap buttons (or whatever they're called) that Ibanez uses on their RG series for example (or used to use anyway, not sure if they still do).
It's nearly impossible to get the strap on, but once it's on, it's nearly impossible to get it off.

Which brings me to the next issue. I use only those "car seatbelt" style straps. There are pretty comfortable ones, like the ones from Levy's. And the beauty is that they are easy to fold up. So when I put my guitar in a bag or case or whatever, I simply fold up the strap and place it over the strings/neck, so it nicely fits in without taking the strap off.
So I never have to take off the strap, meaning there's no wear on the holes, so it will stay on perfectly.

I've never had my RG fall off in the 11 years I've been using it.

Mattmc74 · 07-21-2008, 04:39 AM

I put my trust in Levi's guitar straps! I have 3 of them and they are all great! The one that I have on my RG7421 I bought with the guitar in 99 and it's still holding up very well.

By the way - Sweet guitar!

daybean · 07-21-2008, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattmc74

I put my trust in Levi's guitar straps! I have 3 of them and they are all great! The one that I have on my RG7421 I bought with the guitar in 99 and it's still holding up very well.

By the way - Sweet guitar!

i was just on their website and they have so many. i love leather and just want to upgrade to a great strap for my baby.

Mattmc74 · 07-21-2008, 04:58 AM

You can't go wrong with a Levi's I think! Try one out, you'll thank me for it!!!!

Mattmc74 · 07-21-2008, 05:00 AM

Here is a pic of the Levi's strap with Jim Dunlop straplocks. It's a side view but it's the only pic I have.

daybean · 07-21-2008, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattmc74

Here is a pic of the Levi's strap with Jim Dunlop straplocks. It's a side view but it's the only pic I have.

looks like you have a lot of different stuff holding the strap down. how thick and wide is that strap?

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07-21-2008, 02:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
daybean Fear The Seven Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mission,TX Posts: 1,128 Real Name: Dayvid Main Seven: Ibanez s7420 Rig: line 6 flextone 200 Thanked: 21	In the marker for a great/strong leather guitar strap? what do you guys use? ok, i recently bought this guitar and want a leather strap and some strap locks because i would just kill myself if anything happened to it (like hit the floor because i have a cheap strap without locks). i had bought dimarzio's straps in the past, the ones that clip on) and were good, but i hate the thought of them scratching such a beauty. so i want a strap below 40 bucks or so, to have both looks and strengh to hold the guitar, and also feel right on my shoulder? do you guys have any suggestions for me? also strap locks, which ones work best. Son of Jor-El

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Scali ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: The Hague, NL Posts: 689 Main Seven: Ibanez S7320 Rig: G9.2tt -> VS230 Thanked: 5	I don't believe in straplocks myself. They generally feel cheap and wobbly, and sometimes can unhook when you least expect it. To me the best way to put a strap on a guitar is by using the oversized strap buttons (or whatever they're called) that Ibanez uses on their RG series for example (or used to use anyway, not sure if they still do). It's nearly impossible to get the strap on, but once it's on, it's nearly impossible to get it off. Which brings me to the next issue. I use only those "car seatbelt" style straps. There are pretty comfortable ones, like the ones from Levy's. And the beauty is that they are easy to fold up. So when I put my guitar in a bag or case or whatever, I simply fold up the strap and place it over the strings/neck, so it nicely fits in without taking the strap off. So I never have to take off the strap, meaning there's no wear on the holes, so it will stay on perfectly. I've never had my RG fall off in the 11 years I've been using it. My music on Soundclick My videos on Youtube

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Mattmc74 Needs another 7! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: bay city, michigan Posts: 3,441 Real Name: Matt Main Seven: Ibanez RG7421 Rig: Marshall>Randall Cab Thanked: 56	I put my trust in Levi's guitar straps! I have 3 of them and they are all great! The one that I have on my RG7421 I bought with the guitar in 99 and it's still holding up very well. By the way - Sweet guitar! Jerry Cantrell is the man! I want a ziploc rain coat. zepp88 Originally Posted by yellowv Matt does awesome work, but knows his shit. The average schmo's guitar isn't going to come out looking like that after a homemade cavity fill and repaint.

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daybean Fear The Seven Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mission,TX Posts: 1,128 Real Name: Dayvid Main Seven: Ibanez s7420 Rig: line 6 flextone 200 Thanked: 21	really, no one can tell me about a good strap? ....

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daybean Fear The Seven Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mission,TX Posts: 1,128 Real Name: Dayvid Main Seven: Ibanez s7420 Rig: line 6 flextone 200 Thanked: 21	oh, thanks ken for the cheap lock post, i will look into them.

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Mattmc74 Needs another 7! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: bay city, michigan Posts: 3,441 Real Name: Matt Main Seven: Ibanez RG7421 Rig: Marshall>Randall Cab Thanked: 56	You can't go wrong with a Levi's I think! Try one out, you'll thank me for it!!!!

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Mattmc74 Needs another 7! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: bay city, michigan Posts: 3,441 Real Name: Matt Main Seven: Ibanez RG7421 Rig: Marshall>Randall Cab Thanked: 56	Here is a pic of the Levi's strap with Jim Dunlop straplocks. It's a side view but it's the only pic I have.

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