Reasons to Buy Leather Guitar Straps

Many non-guitarists think straps are all the same, but actually they can have a lot of variety.  You can buy them in different styles and colors depending on your tastes.  If you play guitar it is important to have a good strap when you are playing, no matter what it looks like.  The reason is that playing standing up is extremely difficult without a strap.  In this article I want to discuss guitar straps, with a focus on leather ones.

Let's start by discussing some of the available guitar straps.  You can get them in different widths, thicknesses, and of course colors and styles.  Some people love the crazy straps with catchy designs such as skull prints, etc.  If you don't care what your strap looks like, you should be fine with a simple black nylon strap.  But if you are a serious guitarist and want the best strap imaginable to match your nice guitar, I recommend leather guitar straps custom.

Leather guitar straps usually cost more than simple nylon straps.  There are several reasons why leather straps cost more.  First of all, leather straps are much more durable and won't need to be replaced for years.  A leather strap is usually a bit wider than most straps, which will help the guitar feel less heavy and will make playing more comfortable.  And when it comes to looks, nothing looks more classy than a nice leather strap.  Leather can also come in multiple colors and styles.  Also, when cheap nylon straps get old they look bad. But when leather straps get old, they just look worn in and still look cool.

For a really elegant strap, you may want to consider getting a custom leather one made.  If you get a custom strap, you can make it just how you like.  Whether you prefer a thin strap or a wide thick one with extra padding is up to you.  You can even specify if you want a certain type of leather, such as alligator skin, in some cases.  Then of course you can personalize it by getting your name on it.  Whatever you want you can get when you order a custom made strap.

Now let's finish by talking about where to buy a good leather strap.  If you want a basic leather strap you may be able to find one at your local guitar shop.  Any decent guitar store has a selection of leather guitar straps, and they usually have at least one leather strap available.  If you want a custom leather strap, usually the only choice is to go online.  Just do a quick search online and you'll find some reputable sites that let you fill out a form and tell them exactly how to make your new strap.