Guitar Strap... with buckle

[Hit&Run]

I'd quite like a nice black guitar strap with a buckle, [i]a la Marcus[/i].

It doesn't have to be identical to his, just as long as it's black, has a buckle, and is preferably quite wide for load-bearing duties.

I haven't seen one in a shop for a while; so do any of you guys know of products and/or retailers that fit my requirements?

Bo!

[99ster]

[quote name='Hit&Run' post='107806' date='Dec 21 2007, 06:49 PM']I'd quite like a nice black guitar strap with a buckle, [i]a la Marcus[/i].

It doesn't have to be identical to his, just as long as it's black, has a buckle, and is preferably quite wide for load-bearing duties.

I haven't seen one in a shop for a while; so do any of you guys know of products and/or retailers that fit my requirements?

Bo![/quote]

Something like this???
[url="http://www.eldoradostraps.com/products-over.htm"]http://www.eldoradostraps.com/products-over.htm[/url]

[Hit&Run]

[quote name='99ster' post='107896' date='Dec 21 2007, 10:01 PM']Something like this???
[url="http://www.eldoradostraps.com/products-over.htm"]http://www.eldoradostraps.com/products-over.htm[/url][/quote]
They look a bit pricey to be honest. I'm a hardcore skinflint.
I've had a bit of a search myself and found UK places offering straps for what they (eldorado) would cost. It also looked like they were thin straps with a wide shoulder pad, and I was after a strap that's wide all the way along it's length.

Cheers for posting it anyway 99ster.

[Alien]

What about buying a big leather belt, cutting it in the appropriate place, and punching holes for strap buttons? Mate of mine had a strap that started life as a belt.

Andy

[Hit&Run]

[quote name='Alien' post='108376' date='Dec 23 2007, 12:09 AM']What about buying a big leather belt, cutting it in the appropriate place, and punching holes for strap buttons? Mate of mine had a strap that started life as a belt.[/quote]
..worth consideration, though I doubt I'd be able to find a strap wide enough that didn't have a New Look/Primark slogan emblazoned on it.

I'll be keeping my eyes peeled just in case, though.

[The Burpster]

Get yerself off to a market, buy yerself some suitable leather, and a Stanley knife and straight edge......

Its really quite easy making them if you are patient and jave a little skill.

[Hit&Run]

Well I've found this [url="http://www.bulldogproducts.co.uk/gstraps_c.htm"]strap[/url], and for £26 inc UK P&P I think it's rather good.
I hope they're still trading...

*Edit* or there's these [url="http://www.sound-insite.co.uk/Straps-and-plectrums.shtml"]plain[/url] which look very good vfm. They reckon they'll have 'em back in stock in 3 weeks.

Edited December 24, 2007 by Hit&Run

[Bassmonkey]

[quote name='Hit&Run' post='107806' date='Dec 21 2007, 06:49 PM']I'd quite like a nice black guitar strap with a buckle, [i]a la Marcus[/i].

It doesn't have to be identical to his, just as long as it's black, has a buckle, and is preferably quite wide for load-bearing duties.

I haven't seen one in a shop for a while; so do any of you guys know of products and/or retailers that fit my requirements?

Bo![/quote]

Hi Mate, there is a guy who has a little workshop at Hebdon Bridge who make them. (It is on the canal side so easy to find) I got one a year or so ago and it cost about £20 !! is a great fella and cheap as chips. Basically does whatever you want. Also there is a company who sell on EBay El Dorado lookalikees. They are cheap too. Try search under Mexican/Western Guitar strap
Ta
Andy

[Hit&Run]

Well spotted Bassmonkey.
Hebdon Bridge isn't even that far away from me, and £20 appeals to my inner tight-wad. I'll have to investigate!