Fave style of strap?

Post by **Doog** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 12:08 pm

I favour the Ernie Ball style strap; I've got a few ones of that type from Highly Strung, plus a Gibson LIGHTNING BOLT:

Turned out Rivers Cuomo uses one too which annoyed me no end, given the HEY YR BAND SONDS JUST LIKE WEEZER LOL comments I was getting, but I still rock it because I DO WHUT I WUNT

roachello · Post by **roachello** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 12:15 pm

benecol wrote:
Thom wrote:
James wrote:The next strap I buy is probably going to be a Couch one. Thanks, Roachello.
+1 Thanks.
Yep, they're lovely, but expensive as all get out here in the UK, unfortunately.

Oi. I bought a few perhaps 3-4 years ago and they still look brand new! I should've bought some @ NAMM, they were going for at least $25!

Let me know when both of your birthday approaches and we'll see what we can do

benecol · Post by **benecol** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 12:37 pm

You're far too kind, Roach - ta.

James, that was about the price I saw them at (I was going to buy straight from Couch themselves), just balked at it a bit.

Kim - where are those suede ones from? I like the look of those a lot. Also love the skinny strap on your bass.

Can I also add that I am a big exponent of Grolsch grommet straplocks? Although strictly speaking benecolfans, the ones I use are actually from bottles of Bernard Dunkelbier. I find they don't cut my treble so much.

I also give it two more pages before this turns into s string gauge thread.

lorez · Post by **lorez** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 1:25 pm

I use DSL straps. I have a couple of leather ones one of which is padded as I'm starting to get on a bit and I like my comfort

kim · Post by **kim** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 1:56 pm

benecol the suede ones are made by fender but i had to google long to find them so maybe they don't make them anymore ? i bought them four/five years ago or so at a local guitarshop. i liked the color it matched the sonic blue but then i thought it looked too barbie so i dyed it, i like how it's grey now.

paul_ · Post by **paul_** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 2:30 pm

Doog wrote:I got
Ace Freeeeehley
I got Peter Criss

stewart · Post by **stewart** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 2:39 pm

looks like it says 'Gabson' on that packaging.

paul_ · Post by **paul_** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 2:44 pm

stewart wrote:looks like it says 'Gabson' on that packaging.

which really isn't on seeing as most people are paying extra for the name.

Progrockabuse · Post by **Progrockabuse** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 2:46 pm

i think i had a set of those ace frehley strings once. my mate his a hardcore kiss fan and he brought a gibson ace frehley model and the accessories, then tried to learn how to play.

benecol · Post by **benecol** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 2:58 pm

stewart wrote:looks like it says 'Gabson' on that packaging.

That's probably how those 'Merkins pronounce it: Gabson Less Paul.

Post by **Mike** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 2:59 pm

I just use them Fender ones because I'm a fanboy. I have one coordinated with my Jag (brown and yellow) and one for my P-Bass (blue/grey)

Freddy V-C · Post by **Freddy V-C** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 10:02 pm

I buy ones with patterns on, and that's the only reason they get bought basically. I have a psychedelic swirly one, a camouflage one, a checkered one and one with spider-webs on.

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 10:34 pm

No 1 Stretch Strap. Looks like Thomann don't have them in stock (apart from XXL) anymore...theres a dude in the USA who got an 80s one on ebay for $95 because Buckethead uses em. Cost me about 7 euro fromT homann.de. They not the swishest looking but feels good man.

jagsonic · Post by **jagsonic** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 11:08 pm

I mostly use selfmade straps made from carbelts. You can choose your own length and can put on pins

izodiak · Post by **izodiak** » Mon Feb 15, 2010 11:31 pm

On my Casino I have

Just with a Gretsch logo, its quite comfortable and stays in position pretty well.

On my acoustic I have an Planet Waves strap with kind of paisley'ish design..

Those Couch straps are really nice, the ones that are made from Mercedes seats those have classss.

ellengtrgrl · Post by **ellengtrgrl** » Tue Feb 16, 2010 2:36 am

endsjustifymeans wrote:I play my guitar pretty high, but mostly because I'm a noob and have to watch what I'm doing. I can't wait until I'm comfortable enough to play it lower so I don't look like such a tool. All my guitar idols always sling it like crotch level, I wear it across my belly button pretty much.

Why? Just hang it at the height where it feels most comfortable to you. It'll help your playing. Don't get so hung up about what "looks rock & roll." If you sling it too low, your left wrist ends up getting kinked at an awkward angle, and with time, you risk getting carpal tunnel syndrome. Besides, it's kind of tough to play licks other than 3 chord punk rock, and sloppy Jimmy Paige stuff, with a guitar hung down by your waist, and your left wrist bent at an awkward angle. I wish guitarists weren't so image conscious.

hotrodperlmutter · Post by **hotrodperlmutter** » Wed Feb 17, 2010 4:54 am

not sure how i missed this thread, considering i am such a boisterous fan of strapping things on.

gaybear · Post by **gaybear** » Wed Feb 17, 2010 4:57 am

hotrodperlmutter wrote:

not sure how i missed this thread, considering i am such a boisterous fan of strapping things on.

i have one exactly like this, except it's made by someone else, and cost 5 dollars brand new. love it. very comfy.

ekwatts · Post by **ekwatts** » Wed Feb 17, 2010 5:12 am

Doog wrote:I favour the Ernie Ball style strap; I've got a few ones of that type from Highly Strung, plus a Gibson LIGHTNING BOLT:

Turned out Rivers Cuomo uses one too which annoyed me no end, given the HEY YR BAND SONDS JUST LIKE WEEZER LOL comments I was getting, but I still rock it because I DO WHUT I WUNT

I have the Levys version of that in both red and black (the leather ends are also in white, though). I use the red one for the Batwing and the black one used to go on the Dano (BECAUSE IT'S BLACK, DUH) but I've since taken it off that one and use it exclusively for my Nu-Sonic now.

dumb donnie · Post by **dumb donnie** » Wed Feb 17, 2010 2:26 pm

I'm a big fan of the old Ace straps.

I'm sure that the huge 3" leather straps are comfortable, but they don't feel right to me.