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Post by zontar on Mar 12, 2021 4:59:38 GMT
So answer the poll & discuss on Infant's thread link
How much do you normally spend on a strap? Just wondering. You can pick up to three answers--because you might need to |
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Post by Sgt Rock on Mar 12, 2021 5:51:24 GMT
the last couple of straps that I bought were the "web" type straps. hey, they worked and they were inexpensive.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2021 5:58:29 GMT
The Fender Diamond Anniversary strap cost me about 75.00 plus shipping on eBay, which was the best deal I could find online for it at the time. I didn't mind spending what I thought of as too much money because it was going to be basically my one and only and used with my best partscasters.
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Post by zontar on Mar 12, 2021 7:03:31 GMT
The Fender Diamond Anniversary strap cost me about 75.00 plus shipping on eBay, which was the best deal I could find online for it at the time. I didn't mind spending what I thought of as too much money because it was going to be basically my one and only and used with my best partscasters. $75 for one strap for several guitars? 2 $35 straps for two guitars? 3 $25 straps for 3 guitars and so on... It evens out. 10 $75 straps for 10 guitars? I could buy another guitar |
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Post by johnreardon on Mar 12, 2021 9:04:12 GMT
I normally buy Planet Waves locking straps which are around £20 (28$). They're great for me as you don't need to change the strap buttons. However having said that, I can't resist nice leather straps so have bought the odd one at guitar shows. They usually cost around £100 (140$). An American friend of mine sent me a couple of lovely straps with the Hamer Cruise bass he gave me for my 60th birthday. I forget the make and there's no name on the strap, but would guess they were probably similar price to ones I buy. Attachments:
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Post by Die Bullen on Mar 12, 2021 12:27:35 GMT
It is a difficult question because I have many straps, all of which cost different amount. I put $36-50 because the Italia straps cost that much when they are on sale and they are the most recently purchased straps I have
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Post by zontar on Mar 12, 2021 19:00:53 GMT
It is a difficult question because I have many straps, all of which cost different amount. I put $36-50 because the Italia straps cost that much when they are on sale and they are the most recently purchased straps I have You are allowed to choose up to 3 answers |
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Post by Die Bullen on Mar 12, 2021 19:04:17 GMT
It is a difficult question because I have many straps, all of which cost different amount. I put $36-50 because the Italia straps cost that much when they are on sale and they are the most recently purchased straps I have You are allowed to choose up to 3 answers ah I missed that... |
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Post by infant on Mar 13, 2021 0:04:54 GMT
I have one beautiful Levy’s garment leather strap for my ES137 that cost me about $110 CAD (~$85 US). My Perri’s straps were about $35-40 CAD and my other Levy’s ones were between $50-70 CAD. I ordered my Martin strap directly from Martin and that cost me $60 US including shipping..
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Post by infant on Mar 13, 2021 0:12:24 GMT
It is a difficult question because I have many straps, all of which cost different amount. I put $36-50 because the Italia straps cost that much when they are on sale and they are the most recently purchased straps I have Those Italia straps look very nice. I almost pulled the trigger on a 2 for 1 sale a few years ago but at the time our dollar was really starting to tank and the shipping and duties just made them too expensive in relation to what I could pick up at Long and McQuade. In fact, that’s when I found the Perri’s straps. |
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Post by Die Bullen on Mar 13, 2021 0:35:05 GMT
It is a difficult question because I have many straps, all of which cost different amount. I put $36-50 because the Italia straps cost that much when they are on sale and they are the most recently purchased straps I have Those Italia straps look very nice. I almost pulled the trigger on a 2 for 1 sale a few years ago but at the time our dollar was really starting to tank and the shipping and duties just made them too expensive in relation to what I could pick up at Long and McQuade. In fact, that’s when I found the Perri’s straps. They are nice- I think I bought 4. They always seem to be running a sale either 2 for 1 or 50% off. The only real drawback is the thickness. There is no way you could ever break one of these straps but they can be difficult to get on and off because they are that meaty |
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Post by infant on Mar 13, 2021 1:42:20 GMT
Those Italia straps look very nice. I almost pulled the trigger on a 2 for 1 sale a few years ago but at the time our dollar was really starting to tank and the shipping and duties just made them too expensive in relation to what I could pick up at Long and McQuade. In fact, that’s when I found the Perri’s straps. They are nice- I think I bought 4. They always seem to be running a sale either 2 for 1 or 50% off. The only real drawback is the thickness. There is no way you could ever break one of these straps but they can be difficult to get on and off because they are that meaty My Martin strap is like that where it goes over my end pin jack. The end pin jack isn’t too deep and I’ve kinda “smushed” the keyhole in the strap so much that I can’t trust it anymore so I keep a right angle 1/4” male jack in the case and use that as a lock to hold it on. It works! |
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Post by Die Bullen on Mar 13, 2021 1:58:22 GMT
They are nice- I think I bought 4. They always seem to be running a sale either 2 for 1 or 50% off. The only real drawback is the thickness. There is no way you could ever break one of these straps but they can be difficult to get on and off because they are that meaty My Martin strap is like that where it goes over my end pin jack. The end pin jack isn’t too deep and I’ve kinda “smushed” the keyhole in the strap so much that I can’t trust it anymore so I keep a right angle 1/4” male jack in the case and use that as a lock to hold it on. It works! That's probably a perfect strap to put straplocks on with oversized washers.... |
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Post by infant on Mar 13, 2021 2:26:10 GMT
Ya but strap locks won’t allow me to plug into my Martin!
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Post by johnreardon on Mar 13, 2021 9:16:52 GMT
You are allowed to choose up to 3 answers ah I missed that... And me. Never read the small print  |
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Post by Die Bullen on Mar 13, 2021 13:33:07 GMT
Ya but strap locks won’t allow me to plug into my Martin! Very true. Although actually I meant use the strap and straps for a different guitar! |
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Post by Die Bullen on Mar 13, 2021 13:33:48 GMT
And me. Never read the small print We're always the bad boys... |
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Post by infant on Mar 13, 2021 15:01:57 GMT
Ya but strap locks won’t allow me to plug into my Martin! Very true. Although actually I meant use the strap and straps for a different guitar! I could but a CF Martin branded strap just wouldn’t look right on a Fender, Gibson or Ovation.  |
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Post by Die Bullen on Mar 13, 2021 15:58:22 GMT
Very true. Although actually I meant use the strap and straps for a different guitar! I could but a CF Martin branded strap just wouldn’t look right on a Fender, Gibson or Ovation. View AttachmentYeah probably not, but if you put it on a Squier it would be edgy  |
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Post by zontar on Mar 13, 2021 21:10:31 GMT
You are allowed to choose up to 3 answers ah I missed that... If you haven't done so go add a vote or two. |
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Post by zontar on Mar 13, 2021 21:11:21 GMT
Very true. Although actually I meant use the strap and straps for a different guitar! I could but a CF Martin branded strap just wouldn’t look right on a Fender, Gibson or Ovation. View AttachmentI'd do it for fun. I once printed out a Fender logo & taped it to the headstock of my Les Paul copy--for fun |
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Post by zontar on Mar 13, 2021 21:11:40 GMT
And me. Never read the small print If you haven't done so go add a vote or two. |
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