Strap for each guitar?

[RIFF WRATH]

Ok
am I getting excessive? I have started buying a different strap, one for each guitar...now I am going to be getting a couple of GC straps that are going to completely screw things up (getting them anyway)..
does any one else try and match the strap to their guitars or do you just have a favorite strap
cheers
RIFF

[Paul]

One for each, and I try to make them complement the finish on the guitar.

[Starbuck]

I have one to match each, and I'm just a basement hack! But then I am a fashion conscious female! :smile:

[ClintonHammond]

Each of my guitars has it's own strap, but comfort beats fashion every time...

I mostly just want to make sure that there's a strap in each case, cause I don't want to have to make sure each case is loaded depending on what I decide to take to a gig.... But there's nothing to say that a given guitar will always have the same strap.

For the same reason, each guitar has its own Pub Prop... (http://www.themusicroom-online.co.uk/product_info.php/products_id/135) and it's own capo... and its own Pick Clip (http://home.cogeco.ca/%7Echammond18/Pick%20Holder/HolderClip.jpg) fulla flat-picks topped with a thumb pick (http://www.elderly.com/accessories/names/herco-heavy-gauge-flatpick/thumbpick--HE113.htm)...

There was a time when each guitar had its own Sabine Stick-on tuner, but my Boss TU-2 put an end to needing that...

[Milkman]

Because of the straplock system I use (Milklocks) every instrument gets its own strap.

If you can afford more than one guitar what's a few bucks for a strap?

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/MikeLaPointe/S3000137-1.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/MikeLaPointe/S3000003.jpg

[iaresee]

I just have "a collection of straps". Some live with guitars in cases. Some can be found lying around at the bottom of a closet. Most have StrapLok ends on them because all my electrics use StrapLoks. I've got one go-to strap that I'll make sure I have before I leave the house. But if two straps happen to leave with me I might use them. I don't really sweat it. Straps cost a very small fraction of everything else I use to make music.

[Accept2]

I have about 60 straps. I threw out the ones that were done like dinner, even if they were comfy. I find some are better than others, so about 5 or 6 get used alot, and the rest dont do much but sit in a case orr on the rack. Usually the shape and weight of the guitar combined with the posture of the player dictate the most suitable strap for a guitar, so I havent found that perfect strap yet.........

[Hamm Guitars]

I've got one or two. I like the 'seat belt' straps as they move around easily and I like the guitar to move.

I used to have a leather strap for my LP, but I move so much it would almost take my shirt off after an hour or so.

[FenderMan]

I have a strap for each bass. Actually I have more straps than basses, guess that means I have to even it up a bit :D

[james on bass]

Because of the straplock system I use (Milklocks) every instrument gets its own strap.

If you can afford more than one guitar what's a few bucks for a strap?

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/MikeLaPointe/S3000137-1.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/MikeLaPointe/S3000003.jpg

Ha. I use the same 50cent strap locks on one of my basses. :D

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y132/jamesonbass/Misc/100_0769.jpg

[simescan]

I don't have any straps,...when can I order one from GC ???

[ClintonHammond]

Soon!

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[Robert1950]

Right now I have one strap,... 'cause I'm a cheap Mofo.

[violation]

I've only got 3 straps ordered (they're handmade so I'm still waiting for them)... for $80 each I can't really afford one for each guitar.

[Milkman]

Ha. I use the same 50cent strap locks on one of my basses. :D

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y132/jamesonbass/Misc/100_0769.jpg

Works great doesn't it?

I've been doing it since 1980 or so. The only way it fails is if the strap breaks.

[GuitarsCanada]

I don't have any straps,...when can I order one from GC ???

They should be in by the end of this week. Will make an announcement as soon as they arrive.

[zontar]

I have a strap for each of my guitars (well except for my classical-since I don't need one for it.)

The reason I do is that I prefer leather straps, and since I have different types of guitars I need to have the straps at different lengths. Leather straps are a pain to readjust all the time, so if each guitar has its own strap, it's quicker & easier.

I also match the strap to the guitar by colour--sort of. My Iceman is actually a dark brown on the edge of the sunburst, but a black strap looks better than a brown one.

I've had several straps over the years--some wore out, some were lent to friends and never returned, and a couple just disappeared. None of my leather straps have had any decoration beyond the name of the store or strap company.

I used to tie the leather "strings" that came with them on my amp handle. I don't know why--I did that with my first leather strap and kept doing it with each one afterwards for a several years.

[KHINGPYNN]

Having more than one strap is great. I have more straps than I need but the convenience is worth the extra $$$.

I like the coin for the strap button. Can't say I've seen it before.
Looks very effective.

[james on bass]

I got to thinking, that I couldn't imagine anyone not having a strap for every instrument. I keep an extra as well with some cheapie strap lock discs.

The coin trick does work very well and holds tight, but obviously the strap stays with the guitar so you better not be one of those that needs to remove the strap before it goes in the case.

[ClintonHammond]

I'd never put my guitar into the case with the strap attached....

Also, my guitars mostly all use end-pin-jacks so strap locks aren't an option (At least I've never found one that fits my end-pin jacks)

[shoretyus]

I think I have three. One Leather one that I hand tooled when I worked at this leather place. One wide cloth one that I made from a women's belt. And I just bought a leather one 'cause the local second hand store wasn't stocking anything that was going to work.

[NB-SK]

Works great doesn't it?

I've been doing it since 1980 or so. The only way it fails is if the strap breaks.

Quite ingenious, I'd say. Do you keep using the original screw or you use a shorter one?

[Mooh]

I've got a strap for every guitar I play on one. The best and favourite is a wide leather strap which my folks gave me for my 16th birthday or Christmas that year (that's 33 years ago). It wasn't used for a few years but for most of those years it's been in heavy rotation. Plain when new, it now has some carving and initials. I figure the folks got pretty good value for their money.

All electric straps have Schaller strap locks on them.

It's all about convenience.

Peace, Mooh.

[peter benn]

Yes, one for each. For some time I've been superstitious about removing the strap at the top horn (wearing out the hole in the strap) and only disconnect at the bottom, because the bottom strap hole is always flat on the guitar anyway--it doesn't matter how much that one is worn.

As an aside, one advantage of leather straps over cloth ones is the second, "shorter" hole in the thinner "belt/adjust" section, which can be useful when sitting down with the guitar.

[arloskay]

Right now, my ratio of straps to guitar is 2:1. I think I better go out and buy some more guitars!

[Milkman]

Quite ingenious, I'd say. Do you keep using the original screw or you use a shorter one?

I use the same screw that was holding the strap knob on. The fact that the quarters are thinner than the knobs allows the screw to penetrate deeper and therefore be just a little more secure. You can actually adjust the tension of the strap to your tastes by tightening or loosening the screws.

It's simple and pretty much bulletproof IMO.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/MikeLaPointe/S3000013.jpg

[james on bass]

I'd never put my guitar into the case with the strap attached....

Also, my guitars mostly all use end-pin-jacks so strap locks aren't an option (At least I've never found one that fits my end-pin jacks)

I for one don't care if the strap sits on top of my guitars in the case - they are my tools of the trade, if they get a bit scratched with use, so be it.


With end pin jacks, you could try Jim Dunlop "Strap Lok" strap locks. They are cheap (under $10) and look flimsy, but really work surprisingly well.

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:9h1fVdCkTVs1tM:http://www.guitar.co.uk/documents/994/994-large.jpg

I have a few of them I keep in my briefcase that comes with me everwhere should an emergency present itself.

[zontar]

I almost thought that was a toilet seat at first...:smile:

Those work huh?

I've considered trying them.
On my Iceman I have some old Gibson strap knobs--they are sort of elongated football shaped, and do a good job--especially with the Iceman where both strap knobs are on the back of the guitar--which plays havoc with the case by the way.

[zontar]

With end pin jacks, you could try Jim Dunlop "Strap Lok" strap locks. They are cheap (under $10) and look flimsy, but really work surprisingly well.


I just picked some up to try them out--less than $2 is what I paid.
They won't work with the strap knobs on my Iceman--but should work on my other guitars--I'm most concerned about my S&P 12 string in that regard.

Thanks for the suggestion.

[zontar]

With end pin jacks, you could try Jim Dunlop "Strap Lok" strap locks. They are cheap (under $10) and look flimsy, but really work surprisingly well.

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:9h1fVdCkTVs1tM:http://www.guitar.co.uk/documents/994/994-large.jpg

I have a few of them I keep in my briefcase that comes with me everwhere should an emergency present itself.

Sorry, never mind-I answered my own question. I feel silly about it now.

[Sneaky]

I have a bunch of straps including some pretty fancy ones, but I have a few favourites that I use all the time no matter waht guitar I am playing. My #1 is a Moody strap, my #2 and #3 are Italia, and the rest I just pick and choose from when the mood strikes.

These ones are cool but I don't use them much:

this one is just too nice....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/peterreid/strap.jpg?t=1197339641

and this one makes me feel "dirty".... :eek:

(Warning: must be over 18 to view)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v413/peterreid/Dcp_3547.jpg?t=1197340058

[RIFF WRATH]

Sneaky
that looks like a "tooled" strap to me.....nice
cheers
RIFF

[LowWatt]

I use one for every guitar because I use the a 4 cent washer overtop of my strap that is just too narrow to go over the strap button.

[Mr Yerp]

I use one for every guitar because I use the a 4 cent washer overtop of my strap that is just too narrow to go over the strap button.

Yup, that's what I've been doing for years. Works great, don't have to worry about guitar falling off (been there, embarrassing enough to only let happen once!), and you always know where your strap is! Haven't had one not fit into the case w/ the guitar yet. :smile:

[ClintonHammond]

So am I the only guy who hates the idea of putting my guitars into the cases with the straps still attached?!?!?!


No way am I doin' that... That's what the little flip-open compartment in teh case under the guitar neck is for...

I'm also way more a fan of plain guitar straps... for the same reason I believe that food should be served on plain white plates.... It helps put the focus on the important part.

YMMV

[Milkman]

Yup, that's what I've been doing for years. Works great, don't have to worry about guitar falling off (been there, embarrassing enough to only let happen once!), and you always know where your strap is! Haven't had one not fit into the case w/ the guitar yet. :smile:

Yup. I've been doing this (well something similar) for decades. Every guitar has its own strap and they all fit in the cases easily with the straps attached.

I never play sitting down unless I'm in the studio and the straps don't bother me in that case anyway.

[david henman]

So am I the only guy who hates the idea of putting my guitars into the cases with the straps still attached?!?!?!

...i use thick, heavy leather straps. forcing them into the case with the guitar makes no sense to me, either.

as well, i need a separate strap for each guitar. i cannot imagine forcing my audience to sit there and wait while i change guitars, taking the additional time to remove the strap from one to put on another.

-dh

[Milkman]

...i use thick, heavy leather straps. forcing them into the case with the guitar makes no sense to me, either.
-dh

Thicker and heavier than these?
No "forcing" is needed. They fit easily if you want them to. If you don't.......don't try.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/MikeLaPointe/PurpleMIMStrat.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b221/MikeLaPointe/S3000001.jpg

[FenderMan]

So am I the only guy who hates the idea of putting my guitars into the cases with the straps still attached?!?!?!

No. I don't like doing that either.


I'm also way more a fan of plain guitar straps... for the same reason I believe that food should be served on plain white plates.... It helps put the focus on the important part.

I'm the same way....

[zontar]

All of my cases except one have the cases to fit the guitar body--so the strap won't fit if I leave it on--except for my Mustang. That's a Lead I case (a smaller rectangle style.) But I still take the strap off. I use thin leather straps too.

Those thicker tasseled straps would not fit in my cases if left on the guitar.

[Milkman]

All of my cases except one have the cases to fit the guitar body--so the strap won't fit if I leave it on--except for my Mustang. That's a Lead I case (a smaller rectangle style.) But I still take the strap off. I use thin leather straps too.

Those thicker tasseled straps would not fit in my cases if left on the guitar.

I can understand that people don't like to leave the straps on their guitars, but I've had Les Pauls and done this and as we all know Les Paul cases are very form fitting. Mine fit and I use thick heavy straps. Once you train the strap it folds into the necessary position.