 Guitar Straps, dunno what to buy |
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 Sep 11 2008, 09:06 AM
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 GMC:er  Group: Members Posts: 1.063 Joined: 2-October 06 From: Hawaii Member No.: 862  |
Hey guys, well I've been practicing standing up recently, and I have to say, it's a lot more fun than practicing sitting down and hurting my back(I tend to hunch when sitting).
One problem has popped up though, my strap broke!  Almost killed my guitar.So now I need a new one, and I have no idea what to look for, all I know is that I need a strap that won't slide around on my shoulder, it needs to help hold my guitar in place when I play, if that makes sense. Are there any good brands in particular I should be looking at? Thanks --------------------  |
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Sep 11 2008, 09:08 AM
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 Ultimate Tone Guru  Group: Student Instructor Posts: 4.299 Joined: 26-July 07 From: Glommersträsk. Sweden Member No.: 2.410 |
QUOTE (RIP Dime @ Sep 11 2008, 10:06 AM)  Hey guys, well I've been practicing standing up recently, and I have to say, it's a lot more fun than practicing sitting down and hurting my back(I tend to hunch when sitting). One problem has popped up though, my strap broke! Almost killed my guitar.So now I need a new one, and I have no idea what to look for, all I know is that I need a strap that won't slide around on my shoulder, it needs to help hold my guitar in place when I play, if that makes sense. Are there any good brands in particular I should be looking at? Thanks I dont know anything about brands but i have learned that you should not get the cheap ones..... but try maybe a leather strap..... -------------------- My Gear
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Sep 11 2008, 09:15 AM
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 Learning Tone Guru - Community Coordinator & Moderator  Group: GMC Senior Posts: 6.318 Joined: 24-September 07 From: Sittingbourne, UK Member No.: 2.860 |
I always buy the suede leather straps, the wide ones (approx 3 inches) the weight of the guitar is more even on my shoulder then and the strap doesnt feel like its cutting in, they seem to last a long time, one of mine is approx 8 years old now and still good as it always was, made by Levys.
I`d also recomend a decent set of strap locks so when you take the strap on and off your not weakening and widening the strap button holes 
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Sep 11 2008, 09:23 AM
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 Instructor Group: Members Posts: 1.829 Joined: 16-February 08 From: Italy Member No.: 4.263 |
If your guitar is heavy I suggest a large strap, cushioned is better, very comfortable! Leathers strap are good but I love animals so...I suggest a dimarzio nylon strap, military grade, unbreakable!! Plus I suggest you the use of a strap lock to avoid other slipping problems! Good luck!
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Sep 11 2008, 09:38 AM
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 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 452 Joined: 27-July 08 From: Austria Member No.: 5.590 |
i use the planet waves joe satriani signature straps cause imo they just look cool... and i haven´t had any problem so far while playing.....
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Sep 11 2008, 09:47 AM
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 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 316 Joined: 4-August 08 From: blighty Member No.: 5.628 |
I use Dimarzio nylon with strap locks on three of my guitars,and there isnt a chance in hell of them coming off!You can swing the guitar over your shoulder all day long if you wanted,and it would still hold out
My LP has a normal strap,but it sturdy too -------------------- Ibanez geo and a line 6 spider
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Sep 11 2008, 09:59 AM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 1.063 Joined: 2-October 06 From: Hawaii Member No.: 862 |
Thanks for the input guys, I appreciate it.
I now know what to looks for, I'm most likely going for a wide leather strap, and Dimarzio, Levys, and Planet Waves look like quality straps. I have a nylon strap, and it moves around on my shoulder too much, even though my guitar is close to 10 lbs. This is opposed to the strap helping to hold the guitar still. Do all nylon straps do this? Either way, I'm probably gonna get a wide, leather strap, possibly padded, I think that would suit me best. And I'm definitely going to pick up some straplocks, guitars dropping is not cool. -------------------- |
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Sep 11 2008, 10:05 AM
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 Born of NWOBHM, Moderation Team Leader Group: Members Posts: 8.562 Joined: 9-January 07 From: Stockholm, Sweden Member No.: 1.062 |
QUOTE (Smells @ Sep 11 2008, 10:15 AM) I always buy the suede leather straps, the wide ones (approx 3 inches) the weight of the guitar is more even on my shoulder then and the strap doesnt feel like its cutting in, they seem to last a long time, one of mine is approx 8 years old now and still good as it always was, made by Levys. I`d also recomend a decent set of strap locks so when you take the strap on and off your not weakening and widening the strap button holes Confirmed! A wide leather strap is the way to go. -------------------- My bands homepage
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Sep 11 2008, 10:33 AM
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 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 5.630 Joined: 29-November 07 From: Nottingham, UK Member No.: 3.401 |
I think most go for a wide leather strap. I don't use strap locks as I have no need for them. A guitar dropping keeps you on your toes
-------------------- Gear Guitars:- Caparison Horus Snowcloud, Parker Nitefly M, Parker Nitefly SA, Gibson SG, Parker P10e, 40 Year Old Spanish Acoustic Amps:- Framus Ruby Riot 2x12" stack |
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Sep 11 2008, 10:39 AM
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 Instructor  Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 2.537 Joined: 27-May 07 From: Gothenburg, Sweden Member No.: 1.927 |
I used a nylon strap for years and I thought it was ok, but then I got a leather strap and it's so much more comfortable! I'll never go back to the nylon one
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Sep 11 2008, 12:05 PM
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 GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 1.533 Joined: 28-March 07 From: Luleå, Sweden Member No.: 1.434 |
QUOTE (Smells @ Sep 11 2008, 10:15 AM) I always buy the suede leather straps, the wide ones (approx 3 inches) the weight of the guitar is more even on my shoulder then and the strap doesnt feel like its cutting in, they seem to last a long time, one of mine is approx 8 years old now and still good as it always was, made by Levys. I`d also recomend a decent set of strap locks so when you take the strap on and off your not weakening and widening the strap button holes One more here for wide suede. And the suede doesn't slip around on your shoulder. -------------------- Schecter C1 Hellraiser EMG 81/85, replaced with JB/Jazz (SH4/SH2n) w. coilsplit Schecter Revenger HB-105, replaced with EMG 81/85 Stratocaster Deluxe Players Noiseless Ibanez 2550z Blackstar HT5H, Blackheart BH5H w. BH112, Laney LX35D, Line6 Pod XT, Marshall MS-2 Headphones: Sennheiser RS120 Stay tuned... |
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Sep 11 2008, 01:41 PM
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 Moderation Policy Director Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 10.450 Joined: 6-February 07 From: CT, USA Member No.: 1.167 |
QUOTE (RIP Dime @ Sep 11 2008, 04:06 AM) Hey guys, well I've been practicing standing up recently, Bend the knees, lean forward slightly, push with the thighs, being careful to stay balanced .... practicing to a metronome can be helpful too .. Sorry I have a couple of thick leather leather straps also: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MSS2Blk/ They are great - in general, leather is the way to go, apart from anything else, the slots for the strap buttons are a lot stiffer and way more secure as a result - no need for strap locks. -------------------- Check out my Instructor profile
Live long and prosper ... My Stuff: Electric Guitars : Ibanez Jem7v, Line6 Variax 700, Fender Plus Strat with 57/62 Pickups, Line6 Variax 705 Bass Acoustic Guitars : Taylor 816ce, Martin D-15, Line6 Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon Effects : Line6 Pod HD Pro, Keeley Modded Boss DS1, Keeley Modded Boss BD2, Keeley 4 knob compressor, Ibanez Weeping Demon Wah Amps : Epiphone Valve Jnr & Head, Cockburn A.C.1, Cockburn A.C.2, Blackstar Club 50 Head & 4x12 Cab |
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Sep 11 2008, 01:43 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 5.630 Joined: 29-November 07 From: Nottingham, UK Member No.: 3.401 |
haha. Thats what I thought you meant with your tip of the day in the instructors area. "Practice sitting down and standing up" or something like that. I can just see everybody just standing up and sitting down and worrying whether they are doing it correctly or not
QUOTE (Andrew Cockburn @ Sep 11 2008, 01:41 PM) Bend the knees, lean forward slightly, push with the thighs, being careful to stay balanced .... practicing to a metronome can be helpful too .. -------------------- Gear Guitars:- Caparison Horus Snowcloud, Parker Nitefly M, Parker Nitefly SA, Gibson SG, Parker P10e, 40 Year Old Spanish Acoustic Amps:- Framus Ruby Riot 2x12" stack |
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Sep 11 2008, 02:32 PM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 1.063 Joined: 2-October 06 From: Hawaii Member No.: 862 |
QUOTE (Andrew Cockburn @ Sep 11 2008, 01:41 PM) Bend the knees, lean forward slightly, push with the thighs, being careful to stay balanced .... practicing to a metronome can be helpful too .. BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! You owe me now for the juice all over my keyboard!  I got the picture of a middle aged man in a business suit, with a very serious, and concerned look on his face, slowly trying to stand up out of his leather chair, and I just couldn't keep myself from spraying apple juice all over my keyborad! 
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Sep 11 2008, 07:06 PM
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 Instructor Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia Member No.: 3.341 |
I suggest getting a wide leather strap as well, but try not to get a cheap one. And when buying always look for the part where strap buttons should go - this should be of high quality, and the strap will always break here. I broke 2 straps this way, but on first one I did some heavy leather reinforcement so it served me well until I sold it with one of my previous guitars.
Also it is good to buy a strap locks, they are fairly cheap and you are rest assured that guitar will never slip off. -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE
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Sep 11 2008, 10:58 PM
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 GMC:er Group: Student Instructor Posts: 999 Joined: 21-January 08 From: Brazil/Denmark Member No.: 3.920 |
Lots of people already said that but I will reinforce.
A good leather strap. It is a very good insurance against guitar falls. If you invest on a good guitar, this is a must! 
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Sep 12 2008, 09:57 AM
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GMC:er Group: Members Posts: 1.533 Joined: 28-March 07 From: Luleå, Sweden Member No.: 1.434 |
QUOTE (Andrew Cockburn @ Sep 11 2008, 02:41 PM) Bend the knees, lean forward slightly, push with the thighs, being careful to stay balanced .... practicing to a metronome can be helpful too .. Sorry I have a couple of thick leather leather straps also: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MSS2Blk/ They are great - in general, leather is the way to go, apart from anything else, the slots for the strap buttons are a lot stiffer and way more secure as a result - no need for strap locks. We use all Levy too. Either this brown suede: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MS26Tan/ or the black version of it. And I have tea all over my screens. -------------------- Schecter C1 Hellraiser EMG 81/85, replaced with JB/Jazz (SH4/SH2n) w. coilsplit Schecter Revenger HB-105, replaced with EMG 81/85 Stratocaster Deluxe Players Noiseless Ibanez 2550z Blackstar HT5H, Blackheart BH5H w. BH112, Laney LX35D, Line6 Pod XT, Marshall MS-2 Headphones: Sennheiser RS120 Stay tuned... |
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Sep 12 2008, 10:25 AM
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 Learning Tone Master  Group: MVC Posts: 3.185 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Germany Member No.: 2.164 |
Dunlop Grommet in Black - Hands down the best, cheapest and most awesome looking strap there is...
http://www.thomann.de/de/dunlop_strap_grommet_black.htm --------------------  Gear: - Jackson USA Select KV2 King V with EMG 81/85 - Gibson Les Paul Custom Arctic White with EMG 81/85 - Ibanez Rg 8527 J Custom 7-String with DiMarzio Evolution and Air Norton - Peavey 6505+ head with Marshall 1960AV 4x12 cab - Peavey Vypyr 30 Practice Amp - Dunlop Crybaby From Hell, Maxon OD808, Boss TU-2, MXR CarbonCopy, ISP Decimator, MXR Custom Audio Electronics Booster |
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Sep 12 2008, 12:39 PM
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Moderation Policy Director Group: GMC Instructor Posts: 10.450 Joined: 6-February 07 From: CT, USA Member No.: 1.167 |
Sorry about the screens and keyboards guys
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