Most Comfortable Guitar Strap?!?!

[Brazad]

The absolute "most comfortable guitar strap" made is made by Jimmie Sorrels. He makes them in a boomerang shape (not that exagerrated, but you get the idea) and the "bend" in the strap is where it goes across your shoulder. He puts a slight cutout at that point so 2 things happen that are WONDERFUL!

1) The strap edge doesn't rub against your neck!

2) You never have to "wiggle" the strap back and forth during a gig!

The straps are built to fit YOU... and mine is wonderful. Jimmie doesn't have a website but he does have photos on his Facebook page that you can see here:

https://www.facebook.com/jimmie.sorr...f=ts&ref=br_tf

I have no financial interest, only a VERY satisfied customer.

Gary

[AusSi]

That is exactly what i was looking for thank you so much mike, much appreciated. Gonna get me one of these ASAP.

Originally Posted by Mobilemike

I think what you're seeing in the picture is this quick release system:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/acces...r-strap-system

It can be easily attached to any strap you want to use it with.

-Mike

[Kip Carter]

Originally Posted by AusSi

That is exactly what i was looking for thank you so much mike, much appreciated. Gonna get me one of these ASAP.

I use one on my 12 string... Works well.

[AusSi]

Yeah it looks really good quality despite the price being next to nothing.

Originally Posted by Kip Carter

I use one on my 12 string... Works well.

[fazool]

Over 25 years ago, I got a wide thin single layer black leather guitar strap for a Christmas present from my brother-in-law (who was one of my guitar mentors).

It is simply the most comfortable strap I've ever felt in my life. Very simple and unadorned. Simple, single layer leather but 4" wide. Extremely soft and supple, like cloth.

I have that on my latest electric. The only age it shows is a little stretch at the hole but I use straplocks so that doesn't matter and isn't seen.

I wish I could find more like this.

Not sure this helps except to say "a weird off-brand might be what you're looking for"

[psychojohn]

It's jeridesigns

http://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0LEV...iux5YWrR_9a_A-

Most comfortable straps across all her designs.

[franchelB]

Originally Posted by AcousticalCaleb

I have been lookin at different straps to use while performing, the one I have now hurts a lot and looks weird. I want an all leather high quality strap, so I have been looking at dark brown leather franklins(to match my taylor 214ce dlx sunburst). What do you guys prefer in a guitar strap?

I have more guitar strap than guitars. But not a Franklin which, I think, is the most comfy strap I've ever tried. My Taylor made leather strap (not Levy's) comes a close second...only because I've had it for a while that it's already been "broken in".

[Justrumn]

I have a couple Franklins that are very comfy, but my next strap will be a Lakota Leather. They are the softest leather I have ever felt (bison). I have one for my mandolin made of elk, but they do not make the elk in guitar sizes. You can buy them on ebay, or their website, or from American Bluegrass in Catonsville, MD.

[D18Hoglover]

I find these straps very
comfortable:
http://www.lakotaleathers.com/products/guitar/

[The Growler]

For acoustic, I like a suede strap. For electrics, since they weigh more, I use the Levy that Wade posted. Works great, even for heavy basses.

[Molder]

I really like the Italia Leather Straps.

http://italiastraps.com/guitar-strap-how-to.html

They run these 2 for 1 specials all the time.

[Oldguy64]

My favorite is an old Peavey strap that my wife got me about 20 years ago.

I am right fond of my Levy strap as well.

The trick, IMHO, is to find the widest strap you can stand to distribute the weight, and backed with suede so it won't slip around too much.

[00-28]

I have two,

Planet Waves Lizard, for my D-18DC





and my Sully's Vintage




.............Mike

[scottishrogue]

I own a bunch of guitar straps, and I find that wider strap are more comfortable. Foam or fleece padding is also advantageous, particularly with electric guitars that are comparatively heavy.

About half of my straps were included with my guitar purchases, free of charge. Of the straps I've purchased, almost all cost under $15, including my Martin "Owners Club" soft leather strap. But my favorite straps are tastefully decorated. I make my selections on beauty, not comfort.

Glen

I prefer a wide leather strap, no padding or seams. There are other devices that are designed to promote comfort, and I'm sure they do. But they also look and function like harnesses used by window washers and NASCAR drivers. Plain, wide leather gets it done.