I need a new black 2 1/2 to 3" suede or suede lined strap. Ideas?

[nevershouldhavesoldit]

My trusty old black strap is on its last legs. I'm looking at the Levy's MS26GF-BLK ($52) and the PRS suede ($40). I don't see any nicer ones under $100 except the Benedetto, which would be great except for the white logo. There are some nice looking ones on Etsy, but it's hard to tell the quality from the pics. I don't want lettering, decoration, or padding - but I'm OK with light colored stitching if the strap is otherwise really nice. I'd like to stay under $100. I'm sure there are at least a few out there that I'm missing. Advice and input would be greatly appreciated.

[AllanAllen]

I have this Levy's strap and it's served me well for almost 3 years. When it runs it's course I will (hopefully) replace it with the same thing.

3" wide and lightly padded. This is leather lined, but I'm chiming in to tell you I have a Levy strap and it's of good quality.



Levy'''s M4WP-006 3" Embossed Leather Guitar Strap | Guitar Center

[Freddels]

I have this Levy's triple-layer garment leather and it's very nice and the price isn't bad.

Levy's M17SSL 2.5" at Sweetwater

[nevershouldhavesoldit]

I just discovered that Italia is having a 2 for 1 sale. The website says it ended yesterday, but the order form accepted the discount code. So if you want to take advantage of this, do it now before they update the website. I know several forum members use these. They look very nice, and they're lined with Napa suede. So I ordered a pair (black and wine). Thanks, all!

[wintermoon]

I just discovered that Italia is having a 2 for 1 sale. The website says it ended yesterday, but the order form accepted the discount code. So if you want to take advantage of this, do it now before they update the website. I know several forum members use these. They look very nice, and they're lined with Napa suede. So I ordered a pair (black and wine). Thanks, all!

When my old Levi's ruined its last white shirt w dye bleed I switched to Italia. They were just getting started and were having issues w thickness, they sent me three that were way too thick to fit over a standard strap button. But they finally got it right and they're all I've been using since. I lost one on a gig a few yrs ago which was a teeth grinder but since I had purchased them on one of their frequent bogo sales I was covered.
I like black w tan leather lining, no black dye to bleed on one of our HHH summer days and surprisingly no slip w the smooth leather lining.
Methinks you'll be happy.....

ps don't be tempted to enlarge the button holes, they're a bear to get on in the beginning but open up over time

[nevershouldhavesoldit]

I like black w tan leather lining, no black dye to bleed on one of our HHH summer days and surprisingly no slip w the smooth leather lining.

Thanks! I almost always wear black shirts and jackets on gigs, so color bleed hasn’t been a problem for me. They now come with suede lining, which is a major reason I ordered them.

I’m pretty much back to normal after the ruptured disc. But I get stiff if I sit in the same position too long. So I change the angle of the guitar while playing, and I move around. If I forget to move enough, I’ll stand up for a tune or two. Suede straps hold the guitar where I put it.

[sgosnell]

I have an Italia strap that I like a lot. It's not lined, just full thickness leather with the inside rough as is regular leather. It should last me for the rest of my life and still be in great shape.

[Mick-7]

I have this Levy's strap and it's served me well for almost 3 years. When it runs it's course I will (hopefully) replace it with the same thing.

3" wide and lightly padded. This is leather lined, but I'm chiming in to tell you I have a Levy strap and it's of good quality.



Levy'''s M4WP-006 3" Embossed Leather Guitar Strap | Guitar Center

That would definitely go with blue jeans.

[Cunamara]

I have two Italia straps, I think that sgnosell is the one who turned me onto them. Well made and, at 66, will probably outlive me and be useful to someone else for the rest of their days.

I use strap locks and the leather is thick enough that the old style Schallers do not work very easily with them, but the new style Schallers can accommodate thicker leather amd work fine.

[nevershouldhavesoldit]

I have an Italia strap that I like a lot. It's not lined, just full thickness leather with the inside rough as is regular leather.

I think they changed the way they make them. Their current website says this:

"Our proprietary strap design incorporates layers of fine Italian Leather and a Nappa suede backing"

As for thickness, Wintermoon describes another change in production:

"They were just getting started and were having issues w thickness, they sent me three that were way too thick to fit over a standard strap button. But they finally got it right and they're all I've been using since."

So I'm hoping that they'll be just right. I'll let everybody know how they are as soon as I get them. The website says that they use express shipping with "2 to 3 business day delivery". I have a gig on Thursday night, so I hope they arrive in time. But these days, I'm not counting on it.

[bluejaybill]

I just discovered that Italia is having a 2 for 1 sale. The website says it ended yesterday, but the order form accepted the discount code. So if you want to take advantage of this, do it now before they update the website. I know several forum members use these. They look very nice, and they're lined with Napa suede. So I ordered a pair (black and wine). Thanks, all!

I was going to suggest those. They are very high quality, and the suede is nice to prevent slipping. I have a leather backed one as well.

Great deal when the two-for-one is on, which i several times a year.

[Zigracer]

BTW, the Benedetto strap that I have, although high quality, is not suede lined. Can be a bit slippery.

[nevershouldhavesoldit]

BTW, the Benedetto strap that I have, although high quality, is not suede lined. Can be a bit slippery.

That's the other reason I didn't order one. The Benedetto strap is beautiful, but I don't like grossly visible logos on my straps (or luggage or clothes or anything else).

[John A.]

Strap pet peeve: I really don't like straps that use the two-piece strap/tail design (they're a PITA to adjust). I much prefer the slide adjusters, but I've had no luck finding them in leather/suede.

[Zigracer]

That's the other reason I didn't order one. The Benedetto strap is beautiful, but I don't like grossly visible logos on my straps (or luggage or clothes or anything else).

If you remember, I had a wiring harness issue with my new Bravo 7 when I got it. Benedetto sent me a new harness and I swapped it myself. They did offer to ship it both ways and perform the repair. Benedetto was very responsive to the issue and took very good care of me for my troubles. The strap was part of it. I may very carefully scribe some lines in the leather on the inside of the strap to rough it up a little bit.

[wintermoon]

Strap pet peeve: I really don't like straps that use the two-piece strap/tail design (they're a PITA to adjust). I much prefer the slide adjusters, but I've had no luck finding them in leather/suede.

Do you adjust it more than once?
I can't remember changing once it's set up to my liking.

[John A.]

Do you adjust it more than once?
I can't remember changing once it's set up to my liking.

Yes, I do, or did when I had slider adjustments (e.g., if using the same strap with different guitars or sitting vs standing, or sometimes just for random changes in what feels comfortable). Changes in the size of the ventrally mounted adipose aerodynamic enhancement device (currently in a good direction, though that was not always the case) also require changes in strap length. Also, sometimes the right length falls somewhere between the notches on the two-piece straps, and it takes all kinds of fiddling and weaving to get the 2-piecers right.

[Pivrich]

Did you get your straps? I ordered two on April 27 and have not received them yet. I’m in no hurry so have not reached out to them, just curious about your order.

[MiniMerckx.22]

They ALWAYS have a 2 for1 sale! Don't ever pay full . Decent straps but beware very thick leather, like doesn't always fit between the guitar and button thick.

I just discovered that Italia is having a 2 for 1 sale. The website says it ended yesterday, but the order form accepted the discount code. So if you want to take advantage of this, do it now before they update the website. I know several forum members use these. They look very nice, and they're lined with Napa suede. So I ordered a pair (black and wine). Thanks, all!

[sgosnell]

It's not hard to find strap buttons that will accept thick straps, and it's not hard to change the buttons. With an end-pin jack it's a little more difficult, but there are multiple ways to deal with that.

[bluejaybill]

They ALWAYS have a 2 for1 sale! Don't ever pay full . Decent straps but beware very thick leather, like doesn't always fit between the guitar and button thick.

I have several and have never had that problem. They’re thicker than some and thinner than others. About like a Moody strap, if you know those.

[nevershouldhavesoldit]

Did you get your straps? I ordered two on April 27 and have not received them yet. I’m in no hurry so have not reached out to them, just curious about your order.

It hasn’t arrived yet. They use the Shop app for tracking, and I got a delivery notice from it last Thursday - it said my package was delivered at 2 PM. But I got no delivery. So I called and left a VM.

They sent me an email within half an hour that my straps were being made, and that the notice was an error. They’ll send a shipping notice when the package goes out. So they’re very responsive - but I don’t know when to expect them.

[Bob_Ross]

nicer ones under $100

Lakota Leathers

[ccroft]

Lokata straps rule.

[nevershouldhavesoldit]

Lokata straps rule.

Thanks! I just looked at their website. That’s a wonderful little company. The business helps support impoverished Lakota families on their reservation in South Dakota, and the bison straps look great. I’ll try one next time.