58-60" Leather Straps??

diceman · 08-31-2010, 12:46 AM

Who makes a good leather strap that is at least 58" long?

I have a Stephi strap which is 60" - and is what I use on my Les Pauls. I like it well enough - but would like a bit higher grade leather in my next strap.

I need a roughly 58" strap for my Strats. I can't even find that.

Why the hell are most straps only 53" at the longest? I'm 6'2 - hardly a monster - and I don't wear my guitars around my knees.

Frustrating...

Edit: I can make a 56" work in a pinch... that is the absolute shortest I can wear a Strat and still be comfortable.

This is what I want:

http://accessories.musiciansfriend.c...rap?sku=360548

53".

Really? Anyone over 6' will have a hard time using that strap on a Les Paul.

diceman · 08-31-2010, 01:02 AM

This may end up being the winner...

Buy Franklin Strap 3" Chocolate Leather with Gold Stitching | Guitar & Bass Straps | Musician's Friend

Barely.

diceman · 08-31-2010, 01:19 AM

OK. I've managed to talk to myself enough to figure it out.

Levy does have XL straps - up to 65" - although Musicians Friend doesn't carry them.

Example here:

LEVY'S 2 1/2in GARMENT LEATHER STRAP XL - BROWN - eBay (item 370347624693 end time Sep-06-10 12:11:47 PDT)

I'll be headed to my local shop to see about ordering me one...

I guess we'll just consider this an informational thread.

Skit · 08-31-2010, 04:05 AM

More Levis but a little different than the one you posted.

DM1SG - Levy's Leathers

Or some Tooled Leather...

Tooled Leather - Levy's Leathers

LouieTM · 08-31-2010, 04:25 AM

I have the same issue, Dice. I'm 6'1" and most guitars straps are just too short for me.
Even though I don't hold my guitars as low as Hetfield, I do use the same strap 'cause it's 3" wide, nicely padded and long enough:

M7GG3 - Levy's Leathers

KSG_Standard · 08-31-2010, 08:28 AM

Nicest strap I've ever owned. They'll make one to any length you want.
Eyeland Enterprises - Custom Guitar Straps

Neofelis Nebulosa · 08-31-2010, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diceman

OK. I've managed to talk to myself enough to figure it out.

I guess we'll just consider this an informational thread.

Ha Ha. At least you didn't quote yourself. It's all good.

Hamtone · 08-31-2010, 10:51 AM

I have a dunlop BMF strap that works great, and Im 6'3"

180gROC · 08-31-2010, 11:07 AM

Ever try looking around a tack and feed store? I'm 6'4" and not small. I've never took for granted a guitar strap that was long enough.

I live in a heavy equestrian community and they are well supplied and have some gorgeous leather straps down at the tack and feed store.

return of the mac · 08-31-2010, 11:16 AM

Not cheap , but El Dorado makes the best vintage thin , real quality, saddle leather straps made. I have an extra long tooled leather vintage style and its 60 inches let out all the way. Give one a try and you'll see why.

El Dorado Guitar Straps - Hand-tooled leather guitar straps

Hamtone · 08-31-2010, 11:48 AM

I dont know how some of you play the upper register on a lp with it so low, I have to pick the guitar up to get there and stay accurate

KSG_Standard · 08-31-2010, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hamtone

I dont know how some of you play the upper register on a lp with it so low, I have to pick the guitar up to get there and stay accurate

You probably don't wear a tophat when you play.

Boleskinehouse · 08-31-2010, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LouieTM

I have the same issue, Dice. I'm 6'1" and most guitars straps are just too short for me.
Even though I don't hold my guitars as low as Hetfield, I do use the same strap 'cause it's 3" wide, nicely padded and long enough:

M7GG3 - Levy's Leathers

I'm the same height and those are exactly what I use.. Most straps are way too short for tall people.

mtgguitar · 08-31-2010, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KSG_Standard

Nicest strap I've ever owned. They'll make one to any length you want.
Eyeland Enterprises - Custom Guitar Straps

Those are beautiful

MineGoesTo11 · 08-31-2010, 12:12 PM

I'm 6'5" and most straps are fairly short, but I wear the guitar pretty high to get a good left hand position that won't lead to wrist strain.

diceman · 09-03-2010, 06:05 PM

Thanks for the feedback, everyone!

My hard drive died the day after I posted this - and took 3 days to get fixed. Sorry for my neglect of this thread.

I ordered the strap I had posted above through my local dealer - he'll add it to his next Levy order. So... sometime in the near future I'll have it.

Thanks again everyone!

brianugly · 09-03-2010, 06:32 PM

A guitar shop not too far away from me had some nice levy's xl straps which have been perfect for me...I'm 6'3".

rockguitar41 · 09-04-2010, 10:13 AM

i have the same problem and im 15 and about 5" 11". but i wear my guitar pretty low. itd look into a custom one from a local leather luthier. ive heard good things about those. but you might have to spend some more money

lp_junkie · 09-04-2010, 10:49 AM

Look into custom leather work.

I went to our local boot/belt/saddle maker years ago and had him make me a strap, he took several measurements both with and without the guitar and it's been my favorite strap for 20 years.

Made with some seriously heavy 10-12 oz bullhide leather, 3 in wide and would support a 747 from my shoulders.

RichardH · 09-05-2010, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockguitar41

i have the same problem and im 15 and about 5" 11". but i wear my guitar pretty low. itd look into a custom one from a local leather luthier. ive heard good things about those. but you might have to spend some more money

Im 5'9.5" , my strap is about 59-60" long on my Les Paul. It feels uncomfortable to play higher than my waist. (The way it's balanced, etc)

My strat on the other hand, sits slightly higher. (Maybe about 53-55" of strap length)

Sven · 09-05-2010, 06:59 PM

+1 for El Dorado Straps, made in the USA. If you don't see it listed on their site, they will make one for you. Anything from extra length to a full blown custom strap.

Kezia · 09-05-2010, 07:14 PM

I believe it's Pleather, but I have the guitar a few inches below my belt (I like to have it slung low) and this is my favorite strap to use

Buy Get'm Get'm Sergeant Stripes Guitar Strap | Guitar & Bass Straps | Musician's Friend

Thunder Dump · 12-18-2010, 03:22 PM

I just ordered three custom-length leather straps from Italia Straps (Guitar Straps - Leather Guitar Straps and Bass Straps) and they did an awesome job. Super high quality and if you go through the link in the Vendor Classifieds forum you can get a buy one get one free link. Highly recommended.

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diceman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 29,930 Thanks: 1,212 Thanked 419 Times in 83 Posts	58-60" Leather Straps?? Who makes a good leather strap that is at least 58" long? I have a Stephi strap which is 60" - and is what I use on my Les Pauls. I like it well enough - but would like a bit higher grade leather in my next strap. I need a roughly 58" strap for my Strats. I can't even find that. Why the hell are most straps only 53" at the longest? I'm 6'2 - hardly a monster - and I don't wear my guitars around my knees. Frustrating... Edit: I can make a 56" work in a pinch... that is the absolute shortest I can wear a Strat and still be comfortable. This is what I want: http://accessories.musiciansfriend.c...rap?sku=360548 53". Really? Anyone over 6' will have a hard time using that strap on a Les Paul.

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diceman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 29,930 Thanks: 1,212 Thanked 419 Times in 83 Posts	Re: 58-60" Leather Straps?? This may end up being the winner... Buy Franklin Strap 3" Chocolate Leather with Gold Stitching \| Guitar & Bass Straps \| Musician's Friend Barely.

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diceman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 29,930 Thanks: 1,212 Thanked 419 Times in 83 Posts	Re: 58-60" Leather Straps?? OK. I've managed to talk to myself enough to figure it out. Levy does have XL straps - up to 65" - although Musicians Friend doesn't carry them. Example here: LEVY'S 2 1/2in GARMENT LEATHER STRAP XL - BROWN - eBay (item 370347624693 end time Sep-06-10 12:11:47 PDT) I'll be headed to my local shop to see about ordering me one... I guess we'll just consider this an informational thread.

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diceman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 29,930 Thanks: 1,212 Thanked 419 Times in 83 Posts	Re: 58-60" Leather Straps?? Thanks for the feedback, everyone! My hard drive died the day after I posted this - and took 3 days to get fixed. Sorry for my neglect of this thread. I ordered the strap I had posted above through my local dealer - he'll add it to his next Levy order. So... sometime in the near future I'll have it. Thanks again everyone!

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rockguitar41 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Pacific NW, WA, USA Posts: 711 Thanks: 42 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Re: 58-60" Leather Straps?? i have the same problem and im 15 and about 5" 11". but i wear my guitar pretty low. itd look into a custom one from a local leather luthier. ive heard good things about those. but you might have to spend some more money __________________ I've said that playing the blues is like having to be black twice. Stevie Ray Vaughan missed on both counts, but I never noticed. ~B. B. King

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