(Part 2) Best guitar straps & strap locks according to redditors

Spend the extra $7, and save your guitar!

Source: a man whose knot once came undone.

http://www.amazon.com/C-F-Martin-Co-18A0032-Leather/dp/B00CFMWBLC/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1371692101&sr=8-12&keywords=guitar+strap+button

That strap is to put at the end of your guitar strap if your guitar doesn’t have a strap button on the top. It loops around and goes around the headstock of the guitar. It’s usually for acoustic guitars.

Here’s a link to another one like it by Martin: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CFMWBLC/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1523719529&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=martin+acoustic+strap&dpPl=1&dpID=31d8kB9NILL&ref=plSrch

These go on my acoustic. https://www.amazon.com/Guitar-Savers-Premium-Strap-Locks/dp/B01FV42D2W

Best of luck OP, I'd feel sick if I broke my cheap acoustic for sentimental reasons alone.

Why not spend $4 and get something that has been holding up my 9.2lbs Les Paul for the last year. These are solid

You can get Levy's straps a lot cheaper on amazon than their website, here are a few of them.

https://www.amazon.com/Levys-Leathers-M26GF-BLK-2-5-inch-Garment/dp/B0002D0CSU

https://www.amazon.com/Levys-Leathers-M4GF-BLK-Garment-Leather/dp/B000XPUKB6

https://www.amazon.com/Levys-Leathers-Suede-Leather-Guitar/dp/B000XPNYPK

Edit: Also, here's the one you were looking at, except on amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Levys-DM1PD-Leather-Padded-Guitar/dp/B004ERJAE2

I would avoid strings, different strings have different tensions and that affects the set-up/neck relief on basses. A strap would be nice, I use a comfort strap, not super interesting to look at but its neoprene and supremely comfortable.





https://www.amazon.com/Comfort-Strapp-Pro-Guitar-Strap/dp/B000V1S2X0

Comfort Strapp. Hands down. I had some serious neck dive on my Warwick. Got this strap to fix it. Now, I’m never going back to anything else.

Comfort Strapp Bass Guitar Strap - Long https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000V1S2X0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_7ofLAbXNN3N4Q

1. find a sturdy flat rubber washer that’s inner diameter is JUST enough to stretch over your strap button. The red ones from a Grolsch swing type bottle can work. Or, really any washer whose inner diameter is smaller than the outer button flange that you can install on top of the strap, unscrewing the button if needed. Even a plastic bread clip can work in a pinch, but a sturdy plastic clip like the Dunlop Ergo Lok or StewMac Lokstrap is a more sturdy no-mod solution.
   
   
2. You could get a reverb pedal like the TC Electronics Hall of Fame, but you need to be aware of the mic/line level difference, phantom power, and adapting to/from XLR to 1/4”. Edit:links.

You WILL need a backpack style. Having a load across your back instead of straight up will screw with your balance and is unsafe. Also, you want something light.

You could get THIS and THIS for $160 total. I found the backpack strap quite uncomfortable though.

If you have a case you're happy with, you could just get a case cover from THESE GUYS or THESE GUYS. Expensive for what it is though.

You could get Glenn Cronkhite to make you a custom bag for a lot of $$.

You could get a BAM Cabin case and IMO it would be your best option. It's a light case that's very sturdy, with backpack straps. Not very affordable either though.

I have a lot of guitars so I tend to shop for cheaper straps. I hate skinny straps so I also look for 3 inch models. I've found that the Levy's 3 inch "bass" strap works well.

Here's an Amazon link but they generally have them in stock at Sam Ash if you are near one.

The used to be 8 bucks but it looks like they are $10 now.

They are woven synthetic so they don't grip the way suede would but they are soft. The ends are also woven, maybe nylon, but the stitching is good and I've never had one break.

Highly recommended if you are looking to try a 3" strap to see if it works for you.

The ultimate protection case would probably be the tank cases, but they're not all that easy to move. Marcus Bonna has a few, the regular tenor case, the super light case, and the compact case. I believe you can use backpack straps with all of them. Like /u/The_WhiteRhino said, the Eastman cases are also good. And of course ProTec's Contoured case is a favorite from where I'm from, and don't forget their backpack straps either! As you can see, hard cases have a somewhat hefty price tag, but it's worth it for the protection they offer.

Whichever one looks closest to the one that's already on it?

Any normal guitar strap button is going to fit on an average guitar strap.

You could also go with the headstock wrap option where your strap ties off under the strings between the tuners and the nut so you don't need a second strap button.

I'm very picky about straps, but I recently ordered one of these Levy's straps and liked it so much I ordered another one for my other guitar.

Up until this purchase I've exclusively (for more than a decade) used this Fender strap, but I always felt a little weird using it on non-fender guitars. For you it would work great.

Sorry, dude. Forget strap locks though. Just get some cheap rubber washer things like this:

I actually got mine at Home Depot for about $.30 each. They've always kept my strap very secure.

The Fender-branded straps with the vintage logos and such are generally pretty good in quality. One of my favorite straps is a Levy's that has a yin-yang pattern; it's got leather ends but the strap itself is a seat-belt-like material.

Here's a link: https://www.amazon.com/Levys-Leathers-MP-15-Guitar-Strap/dp/B0002GL5KQ

Honestly, you can't go wrong as long as you're not buying the super-cheap nylon straps from your local store. The store in my town sells a bunch of colored nylon straps for something like $7 or so each. They're junk because the ends wear out so fast, but if you invest in locking gear--even just the big rubber washer style ones--even those will serve you well. I always keep a few of them on hand just in case. (A gig without a strap is not fun.)

LOXX 13605 Strap Lock System for Electric Guitar/Bass (Nickel) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005OEBWHC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_F7VXDbF9M2XT7

I've been using this strap for years now. It has the lock built in to the strap itself via a rotating gear. It works perfectly as a strap lock, and can easily be removed and put on any other guitar in a matter of seconds.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004WI2K7C/ref=twister_B004NSVKRW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004WI2K7C/ref=twister_B004NSVKRW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

The ones with the rotating disk lock have big plastic ends

It looks like one of the Dimarzio clip lock straps. Maybe this one?

http://www.amazon.com/Clip-Cotton-Black-Guitar-Strap/dp/B0006UGF8A

I've not tried the Souldier straps before but having just looked at their website they look to be a similar width to my old Fender strap. That strap hurts after a while and I wouldn't want to wear it with my LP for more than about 30 minutes. That was my main reason for buying a new strap. In my younger days it wasn't so much of a problem. The Souldier straps look good but they do not look like they would be comfortable especially after 2.5 hours.

Edit: Slippage was a problem with the Fender strap. It has a shiny leather/fake leather back to it. The suede Levy's strap doesn't slip at all.

It’s not just this strap?

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Oh, I see what you’re saying. I’ve always used Grolsch caps, so I’m not an expert. Is it possible they are aftermarket/somehow removable?

I bought the 'Extra Short' version of the KLIQ AirCell strap and I've enjoyed it. Made a heavy guitar much more manageable, and since I tend to prefer certain guitars up high, this strap has worked out very well for me.

https://www.amazon.com/KLIQ-AirCell-Electric-Neoprene-Adjustable/dp/B072LDL6QR?th=1

Protec sells just the straps for their backpack horn cases. I have a set on my Holton fiberglass case. If I already had a good horn case and all it needed was straps to make it a backpack ... ...

[i just bought this one off amazon] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072LDL6QR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_0URCzbKYF8BJ0), and it's unbelievably comfortable. The short length option - I can't imagine you needing something that goes shorter - I'm 5'8" and I have it almost as long as it goes

Sounds like you definitely need strap locks. If price is a factor, you can always buy Guitar Savers Premium Strap Locks. I bought these the other day and feel they work great so far.

I also bought a Neotech strap off of Amazon with this order and I love it so far.

If Grolsch is not available where you live: https://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Rubber-Guitar-Strap-Locks/dp/B00Q1YD9ZC

Personally, my standard of guitar strap is to choose a strap with no less than this level of padding/cushion

as opposed to something like this where they tend to dig into your neck and grow super uncomfortable.

It looks like you might need an acoustic/headstock strap for the Yamaha AC3R because from pictures I have seen, it doesn't have a second strap holder.

A glaring omission is the Loxx system: https://www.amazon.com/LOXX-13605-System-Electric-Guitar/dp/B005OEBWHC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482875594&sr=8-1&keywords=loxx+strap+locks

If you have a guitar where the strap affixes on the back of the guitar, these are by far the best. You can't accidentally push them out like you can with the Dunlops, and they don't stab you in the stomach like the Schallers, while still being super secure.

Red Bandana Strap

Voodoo Strap

Union Jack Strap

This would look awesome with your guitar I think

Very pretty leaf design pickguard

Simple yet very nice, tortoise shell pickguard

Different shape pickguard

You could make your own picks!

Pick your own color strap and it stores picks

Happy shopping. Hope you find something you like. Yo dawg thanks for the contest.

this planet waves locking strap is my favorite. They sell some with shoulder pads, or you can get it separately. Works well will guitar or bass.

I use Planet Wave locking straps. They're totally reliable, easy to adjust, and don't damage your guitar at all. The lock is plastic, but backed with a soft rubber so it doesn't scratch. If you're using it on a bulkier guitar, it might scuff a little (this happened on my acoustic. Read this guy's review). I use the cheaper polypropylene strap, but they have leather, satin, and some kind of soft fabric (comes in different designs!), which I haven't tried. Some of them can be kind of pricey. Also somebody wrote a review that the locking mechanism can break, but I haven't seen anything like that happen with mine, and I've had it for ~3 years, so it's probably fine if you're not too rough with it.

I don't use it. I just thought they looked a bit "nerdy." Try these straps: http://www.amazon.com/Levys-Leathers-M4GF-BLK-Garment-Leather/dp/B000XPUKB6/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1457957226&sr=8-6&keywords=Levy%27s+leather+strap

I've looked around but can't get an answer, which leads me to think the answer may be no. Can you put iron on patches on a guitar strap? Will the strap melt when ironing and will I need a special strap. I would like to use this strap (because its thick enough to fit patches) https://www.amazon.com/Levys-Leathers-M8P3-BLK-Polypropylene-Guitar/dp/B000XPSI10/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1523484086&sr=1-1&keywords=levy%27s+leather+3+inch+guitar+strap+black

and particularly want to put this Alvvays patch on it. https://www.polyvinylrecords.com/product/alvvays_embroidered_patc

If ironing on wouldn't work could they be sewn on?

That's not the same one. He's using a Comfort Strapp for bass. Not sure why he's using the bass model but that's definitely the strap.

Personally I'm a fan of Planet Waves. Not expensive, work well, and some of them, like the one linked, look pretty sweet. Also, if you ever consider going live, you may want to pick up a soundhole cover.

Yo dawg

I think the white hummingbird pick guard would look nice with the dark mahogany of your guitar.

This strap or this one are both cool.

http://www.amazon.com/Fender-2-Vintage-Tweed-Strap/dp/B000EELFI8/ref=sr_1_6?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1464927285&sr=1-6&keywords=guitar+strap


This one looks pretty nice. Not sure how I feel about the mustard yellow on black guitar though

Fender Vintage Tweed Strap
The tabs are a lighter brown, perhaps bordering on orangey, than the pictures indicate, but I don't get the negative reviews.

I'm not in mosh pits, but I use a Levis Holster and it works great. I think the cable would come out of my guitar long before that thing would come off. It's got two nice options. You can either thread it through a belt loop, or through a strap lengthwise. You can thread thin straps, or velcro it around thicker ones. In your case, I'd go with the strap as you'll be able to keep the cable short and more out of the way.

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Mine was very well built. I'm on my 3rd transmitter, but only my 1st holster.

Attach the transmitter to your strap. Best solution I've found.

I think my friend has one like [this.] (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Levys-2-inch-Polyester-Guitar-Strap/dp/B0002GL5KQ/ref=sr_1_107?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1376522058&sr=1-107&keywords=guitar+strap)

Yo dawg

I've got the Levy's Yin-Yang strap

http://www.amazon.com/Levys-Leathers-MP-15-Guitar-Strap/dp/B0002GL5KQ