What To Look For When Purchasing Custom Leather Guitar Straps
Do you want more from your guitar strap than just something to hang it from? Personally, I think that from a “fashion” point of view, there’s nothing cooler that seeing a player that wears custom leather guitar straps. If you want a custom strap you’re only limited by your imagination…and your wallet!
You can have your name on it, maybe your bands name, or even “I LUV MOM” if you want. Custom guitar straps can be any size you want, but popular sizes are 2” to 4” wide and 36” to 53” long. But it seems the most popular widths are in the 3” to 3 ½” range.
You Have Options
Another great thing about a custom strap is that you can choose the way it will feel on your shoulder. The backing of the strap is very important as it is the side of the strap that you will actually feel and the comfort of the backing can make or break your playing especially if you’re playing some long sets. Some folks like a suede backing, sheepskin it popular too, and some people prefer no backing at all as it keep the thickness to a minimum. It’s all about YOU! Whatever you want, you can probably get it if you look hard enough.
Talk about having options… a great thing about custom straps is that you can have the leather cut in any length you desire so it will fix perfect on your favorite guitar. You could have a different piece of leather custom made for ALL your guitars if you want! Talk about stylin’!
Don’t Skimp On The Hardware
Guitar straps are pretty simple. There’s not a whole lot to them really. But if you are serious about your instrument and taking care of it, then it’s a good idea, since you’re investing in a custom guitar strap, whether it’s made of leather or a synthetic material, to have a good set of strap locks. Especially if you’re a rocker type that moves around on stage, but no measure of care can be too much. There are lots of choices out there from makers like Planet Waves, DiMarzio and Dunlop, so do your homework and get what’s best for you with the budget you have to work with.
So, with all that said, I hope you enjoy yourself while designing it and take seriously just how cool it looks for you to have a custom leather guitar strap hanging off your neck while you’re jammin’ for the crowd.