Just got a Gaucho

[steelvibe]

I've found that I love to play with a strap, and not just when standing. Even when sitting I've found a strap superior to keep a guitar in place at an angle much like classical players. I've also found angle is only part of the equation for comfort and efficiency (for me), but also the material the strap is made of. I'm loving suede for the comfort and no-slip factor.

Anyway, i have used Levy straps exclusively and thought I'd give another brand a try. In my search for another suede I decided to go with Gaucho. I found one on Amazon (UK company). It was a little more than I wanted to pay but it came in today and it is a super nice strap! It has dual side napped suede and even padded in the section that rides your shoulder (padded suede series).

Just thought I'd give a shout out to a company that has made a great first impression.

...and as it happens, "Gaucho" is the title of a Steely Dan record

https://gauchostraps.com/

[rodmbds]

Gaucho is also the name given to a "typical" man from the South of South America, eg from the South of Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and so on.

The "southest" state in Brazil is called Rio Grande do Sul (roughly translated as "Big River of the South") and if you're born there you're called a "gaucho" ("gaucha" for the girls).

Typical food is "churrasco", think of an all-you-can-eat steakhouse and the drink is "chimarrao", sort of tea with all specific gear and routine to have it.

People say the most beautiful Brazilian women are from there (nit everyone agrees with that). If I'm not mistaken, Gisele Bundchen (did it spell it right?) is a gaucha.

Wonderful place to visit, don't miss it if you have a chance.

Sorry for hijacking your thread

[Steadfastly]

I understand why you use the strap even while sitting. I used to do the same and for the same reasons. It just makes playing easier.

I now use this as I find it gives be better control than the strap.

https://www.deoromusic.com/deoromusi...r_Support.html

[mtcross]

I use a strap sitting or standing when I'm playing acoustic, it just seems to stay put better. My electric seems to stay put pretty well when I'm seated so I usually won't throw the strap on.

[zmf]

Originally Posted by rodmbds

Gaucho is also the name given to a "typical" man from the South of South America, eg from the South of Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and so on.

Another hijack. I thought that "gaucho" was the South American equivalent of "cowboy". So all you have to do to be a gaucho is be born down south? I live in Wyoming, but I don't get to be a cowboy.

[brad2001]

Gauchos are South American horsemen, as per all the sources I can find. Caballeros are generally thought of as horsemen, or cowboys, but the word can also describe a Spanish gentleman, again I quote Merriam Webster and Wiki.

Gibson Dove

[Steel and wood]

Gauchos are highly celebrated Argentinian horseman or "cowboys".

Argentina is also famous for its leather.

[zmf]

Originally Posted by Steel and wood

Argentina is also famous for its leather.

And sea-run brown trout.

[tippy5]

And the UCSB athletic teams...... Their new baseball team has been on a roll.

[PerryE]

Música Gaúcha is really interesting- read https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_gaucho_music
(My wife is from Rio Grande do Sul and although not a cowboy still refers to herself as a “gaúcha”. Fascinating music - highly recommended

[rodmbds]

Yes, being born in Rio Grande do Sul makes you a "gaucho or gaucha", though that doesn't mean you're a cowboy.

[PerryE]

Correct - just wanted to comment that gaúcho is not a south American cowboy although I suppose it is common knowledge. The music is cool if you like accordion

[Steel and wood]

Originally Posted by PerryE

Correct - just wanted to comment that gaúcho is not a south American cowboy although I suppose it is common knowledge. The music is cool if you like accordion

Yep, I love myself some Argentine tango!