Members Gremson Posted December 30, 2012 Members Share Posted December 30, 2012 I've got a new bass on the way, and I realized that I've never had a nice strap... Maybe I should get one for it! I took a look at Couch and Soldier straps, looked at a few Levy's too, but I can't really give a {censored} about them. Does anybody here put a lot of thought into what strap goes with their guitar? What do you like? Why do you like it? Where'd you get it? Give me a reason to get a cool strap. And of course... Show your strap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members drunkinminer Posted December 30, 2012 Members Share Posted December 30, 2012 The only strap I use are Levy's. The quality and workmanship are second to none and it also helps they are Local and I can get any strap same day. What don't you like about them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members drunkinminer Posted December 30, 2012 Members Share Posted December 30, 2012 The only strap I use are Levy's. The quality and workmanship are second to none and it also helps they are Local and I can get any strap same day. What don't you like about them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gremson Posted December 30, 2012 Author Members Share Posted December 30, 2012 It's not that I don't like them, I just can't find any art or style that speaks to me. I've never felt the need to put money into a strap. I'm curious to hear from folks that really appreciate a good guitar strap, and why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gremson Posted December 30, 2012 Author Members Share Posted December 30, 2012 It's not that I don't like them, I just can't find any art or style that speaks to me. I've never felt the need to put money into a strap. I'm curious to hear from folks that really appreciate a good guitar strap, and why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shadoof Posted December 30, 2012 Members Share Posted December 30, 2012 I don't, really...though I've been thinking about getting a Couch since I got my SG Standard. Somehow the purple Ernie Ball nylon strap just doesn't feel like it's doing it justice. I usually just buy the cheapest straps I can find. My favorites are some tweed cotton straps I got from Carvin and a Wrangler denim strap I found at Walmart for $5. The denim strap is really comfortable and I would have gotten a bunch of them but it was the only one and I haven't found anymore since. Carvin doesn't sell the tweed straps anymore, either, though I think there are similar ones out there. Speaking of straps, I'd like to share one of my cardinal rules of gigging: always bring an extra (or two or three). I played one gig where my guitarist didn't bring one (his gig bag got stolen at the last show and he forgot to put on in his backup) and didn't realize until about ten minutes before we were on. The other band's guitar player had some pain-in-the-ass straplocks that he refused to take off and their bassist also forgot a strap. So, since my guitarist has to sing and use his pedalboard...I ended up sitting on my amp through the show. The other bass player also ended up borrowing my strap and whined about it because he thought the tweed was "gay." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shadoof Posted December 30, 2012 Members Share Posted December 30, 2012 I don't, really...though I've been thinking about getting a Couch since I got my SG Standard. Somehow the purple Ernie Ball nylon strap just doesn't feel like it's doing it justice. I usually just buy the cheapest straps I can find. My favorites are some tweed cotton straps I got from Carvin and a Wrangler denim strap I found at Walmart for $5. The denim strap is really comfortable and I would have gotten a bunch of them but it was the only one and I haven't found anymore since. Carvin doesn't sell the tweed straps anymore, either, though I think there are similar ones out there. Speaking of straps, I'd like to share one of my cardinal rules of gigging: always bring an extra (or two or three). I played one gig where my guitarist didn't bring one (his gig bag got stolen at the last show and he forgot to put on in his backup) and didn't realize until about ten minutes before we were on. The other band's guitar player had some pain-in-the-ass straplocks that he refused to take off and their bassist also forgot a strap. So, since my guitarist has to sing and use his pedalboard...I ended up sitting on my amp through the show. The other bass player also ended up borrowing my strap and whined about it because he thought the tweed was "gay." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr. Goldenglove Posted December 30, 2012 Members Share Posted December 30, 2012 I have a nice strap given to me as a present by a family friend - has some cool oriental designs on it. On my main guitar I have a strap made by a friend who makes leather bags and stuff for a living - it's very wide and soft and leathery and awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr. Goldenglove Posted December 30, 2012 Members Share Posted December 30, 2012 I have a nice strap given to me as a present by a family friend - has some cool oriental designs on it. On my main guitar I have a strap made by a friend who makes leather bags and stuff for a living - it's very wide and soft and leathery and awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CodeMonk Posted December 30, 2012 Members Share Posted December 30, 2012 I buy my straps carefully. I like them to at least be color coordinated with my guitar to some degree. Also, I don't buy leather straps.(Its a vegetarian thing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CodeMonk Posted December 30, 2012 Members Share Posted December 30, 2012 I buy my straps carefully. I like them to at least be color coordinated with my guitar to some degree. Also, I don't buy leather straps.(Its a vegetarian thing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gae86 Posted December 30, 2012 Members Share Posted December 30, 2012 I care. The only straps I'm using now are Couch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gae86 Posted December 30, 2012 Members Share Posted December 30, 2012 I care. The only straps I'm using now are Couch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members delayed delay Posted December 30, 2012 Members Share Posted December 30, 2012 Couch straps are awesome. I've got 2. Just got this one for Christmas for my new LP: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members delayed delay Posted December 30, 2012 Members Share Posted December 30, 2012 Couch straps are awesome. I've got 2. Just got this one for Christmas for my new LP: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members riff ie Posted December 30, 2012 Members Share Posted December 30, 2012 its' like camerrin' proper, or rifelin'... aim wisely.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members riff ie Posted December 30, 2012 Members Share Posted December 30, 2012 its' like camerrin' proper, or rifelin'... aim wisely.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Let It Burn... Posted December 30, 2012 Members Share Posted December 30, 2012 I got Couch straps on all my guitars. Super comfy and really well made. They're vegan too if you're into that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Let It Burn... Posted December 30, 2012 Members Share Posted December 30, 2012 I got Couch straps on all my guitars. Super comfy and really well made. They're vegan too if you're into that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1001gear Posted December 30, 2012 Members Share Posted December 30, 2012 Chinese nylon web w/locking snap on buckles. They were a dollar apiece some years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1001gear Posted December 30, 2012 Members Share Posted December 30, 2012 Chinese nylon web w/locking snap on buckles. They were a dollar apiece some years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crxsh Posted December 30, 2012 Members Share Posted December 30, 2012 I've been given 2 Couch straps as gifts. Otherwise, I've pretty much always used those cheap Ernie Ball 2" straps. In fact, I've had the black EB strap that's on my acoustic for 10 years or longer. Nice/cool straps are fun though, too. I like my Couches... but they're simple. Just the black seatbelt ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crxsh Posted December 30, 2012 Members Share Posted December 30, 2012 I've been given 2 Couch straps as gifts. Otherwise, I've pretty much always used those cheap Ernie Ball 2" straps. In fact, I've had the black EB strap that's on my acoustic for 10 years or longer. Nice/cool straps are fun though, too. I like my Couches... but they're simple. Just the black seatbelt ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Trick Fall Posted December 30, 2012 Members Share Posted December 30, 2012 I have to have a strap for every guitar and I like to have a spare or two floating around. Lately I've been favoring these thin suede straps that Dimarzio used to make. I also like the classic black leather straps with the movable pads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Trick Fall Posted December 30, 2012 Members Share Posted December 30, 2012 I have to have a strap for every guitar and I like to have a spare or two floating around. Lately I've been favoring these thin suede straps that Dimarzio used to make. I also like the classic black leather straps with the movable pads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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