Straps for accoustics

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August 14, 2008, 08:54:29 PM #20
Best strap money can buy (although it'll cost ya a bit of green):

http://www.rpoffmaker.com/

Bobby Poff straps are custom made to your size/weight. Tony Rice uses one as do all the great dobro players. Guitar, dobro, mandolin, banjo, you name it and Bobby can make the most comfortable and nicest looking strap you've ever seen.
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August 14, 2008, 09:20:03 PM #21
The Taylor ones are really nice, particularly the suede ones. :tongue:
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August 15, 2008, 02:01:46 AM #22
Quote from: tuffythepug on August 14, 2008, 05:40:04 PM

I believe I've seen tweed straps like that at Guitar Center.  I don't know who the mfr. is though.  Next time I see one I'll check it out.

Tuffythepug

Thanks Tuffy.  I'd greatly appreciate it.  I've ever searched the web for cloth guitar straps and come up with nuthin'
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August 15, 2008, 12:08:05 PM #23
Quote from: pennerblue on August 15, 2008, 02:01:46 AM
Thanks Tuffy.  I'd greatly appreciate it.  I've ever searched the web for cloth guitar straps and come up with nuthin'


They are available through Sweetwater.   By Fender.    $10.49   

Here's the link      http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/099-0687-000/ 


Tuffythepug
August 15, 2008, 12:15:38 PM #24
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Sweetness.  THANK YOU Tuffy.  :bowdown:
Three Larries and a Guild and an A&L...and electrics...and a mando

"Your lack of technique can be part of your style. The thing about style is that it's more entertaining, more important and hopefully more intellectual than technique."
Kim Thayil (Soundgarden)

September 02, 2008, 08:53:22 PM #25
The tweed looks great. I'm embarrassed to say, but I've macrame'd some straps for the same effect. All custom! Out of leather straps picked up at medieval fairs the wife and I go to some time. I get some leather pieces there I use for pads and stuff. Soft and ready to use and abuse.  :wink: :whistling:
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September 02, 2008, 09:52:19 PM #26
Quote from: jambrose on September 02, 2008, 08:53:22 PM
The tweed looks great. I'm embarrassed to say, but I've macrame'd some straps for the same effect. All custom! Out of leather straps picked up at medieval fairs the wife and I go to some time. I get some leather pieces there I use for pads and stuff. Soft and ready to use and abuse.  :wink: :whistling:

Sounds cool to me, Joe.  Got any pics of them?
Three Larries and a Guild and an A&L...and electrics...and a mando

"Your lack of technique can be part of your style. The thing about style is that it's more entertaining, more important and hopefully more intellectual than technique."
Kim Thayil (Soundgarden)

September 02, 2008, 09:57:54 PM #27
You know, I'll take some pictures and post them. Nothing fancy but pretty good. They do work out pretty good, anyone can do it. I learned by reverse engineering a necklace when I was young. A while ago...I won't say when.. :whistling:
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September 02, 2008, 10:19:40 PM #28
Great.  One of the (many) things I like about this forum is how everyone wants to see pictures of everything and that there is no expectation of "presentation quality"...thus most people in turn can simply take quick shots of things and post them for others fun or information.

I'm a big fan of reverse engineering...especially since I'm an engineer!

Penner
Three Larries and a Guild and an A&L...and electrics...and a mando

"Your lack of technique can be part of your style. The thing about style is that it's more entertaining, more important and hopefully more intellectual than technique."
Kim Thayil (Soundgarden)

September 03, 2008, 06:24:35 PM #29
I play with a strap whether sitting or standing. You shouldn't be cramping your style by worrying about the guitar slipping away from you.

Here's the strap I use:



And here is the proper playing position without a strap... you need a kewl hat though... and Geico insurance!  :roll


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September 03, 2008, 07:56:23 PM #30
I've got a couple Levy straps, they just keep getting better / softer. Investing in a quality strap is a good idea. Especially if you'll be wearing it for 45 minutes or more at a time. Penner I'll send some pics soon. I always use a strap from the head / nut, rather than from the button on the heel of the fretboard.

Joe
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September 03, 2008, 08:46:42 PM #31
Triathlon
Forgeddaboutit! The heck with the strap I want to know where you got the wicked  hat? :thumbsup
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September 03, 2008, 11:29:33 PM #32
www.jeridesigns.com  expensive but top quality

www.barclaycustoms.com super detail in work, great leather, top notch service very personal  :thumb
September 07, 2008, 09:36:54 AM #33
You should check Franklin Straps.  They sell them at GC (of course) and they are very comfortable straps.  I have a 3" cotton tweed strap with suede accents on each end of the strap.  The 3" of strap nicely disperses the weight of the guitar across your shoulder.  They also make all leather straps.
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