4 Strings Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 I've seen a couple of recent threads relating to straps and I'd like to recommend 'Hidebashers' in Wales for bespoke leather straps. (no website but sells off the peg on the dreaded ebay here: [url="http://shop.ebay.co.uk/crooky2/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340"]http://shop.ebay.co.uk/crooky2/m.html?_nkw...p;_trksid=p4340[/url] ) Just made leather straps to my design, dimensions etc for my lad an myself for £21 each. Nice and wide, thick leather, lots of embossed lettering, holes punched for straplocks (rather than the normal hole+slit for buttons) etc all to how I specified it. Really pleased with the results, need to buy another bass so I can order another strap! (no relation or interest apart from being a satisfied customer) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDM Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Sounds like a good deal. Do they all have metal buckles, though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guybrush threepwood Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 They look really nice, and really good value too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 They look very good quality. May have to invest in one. Looks like i could fit a nice chunk of foam padding under the shoulder and be un noticed. nice and wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted April 29, 2010 Author Share Posted April 29, 2010 (edited) [quote name='thedonutman' post='820074' date='Apr 26 2010, 10:36 PM']Sounds like a good deal. Do they all have metal buckles, though?[/quote] the buckles offered are metal (different colour finishes) but I didn't want any buckles knocking about in my guitar case so he offered other adjustment types (the slots etc) which didn't require metalware and/or a selection of button hole positions. I ended up having no adjustment at all as I knew the length I use and its not likely to change. Its wide enough for me not to require any padding, but I suppose that's personal preference. (I also had little in the way of edge decoration - just a single line, simple sort me) Edited April 29, 2010 by 4 Strings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pkomor Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Have you got any pics of yours? it sounds exactly what im after! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted April 29, 2010 Author Share Posted April 29, 2010 [quote name='Pkomor' post='822894' date='Apr 29 2010, 11:53 AM']Have you got any pics of yours? it sounds exactly what im after![/quote] I'll do my best tonight from my phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pkomor Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Did you ever manage to get some photos? No worries if not, i'm just interested! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 [quote name='Pkomor' post='828002' date='May 4 2010, 10:58 PM']Did you ever manage to get some photos? No worries if not, i'm just interested![/quote] Yeah, I would be interested! I have a bit of a strap fetish... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seasonnie Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 They look really nice, just wondering it is real leather or faux leather? i have seen a leather Guitar strap need USD45.00 on another website [url="http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Franklin-Strap-3-Caramel-Leather-Guitar-Strap-with-Gold-Stitching?sku=360749"]http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/pro...hing?sku=360749[/url] I want to buy a [url="http://www.sourcingmap.com/multicolor-adjustable-fender-guitar-nylon-shoulder-strap-p-59687.html"]Nylon Guitar strap[/url] , i have found lots of these item online. And they are more cheaper than leather strap Idon't know which one is better ? Nylon and Leather. Give me some advise ? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruck Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 Hey thanks for the link! exactly what I'm after. Now to see if this guy does custom leather scratch plates which I'm sure he is capable of judging by the work shown on ebay. So hopefully matching strap and leather scratch plate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted May 15, 2010 Author Share Posted May 15, 2010 [quote name='Ruck' post='837850' date='May 15 2010, 02:20 AM']Hey thanks for the link! exactly what I'm after. Now to see if this guy does custom leather scratch plates which I'm sure he is capable of judging by the work shown on ebay. So hopefully matching strap and leather scratch plate [/quote] A leather scratchplate, great idea! Here's the pics I promised (very poor pics I'm afraid, couldn't get the camera to work so had to use a video on still mode), I doubt the words will be to all tastes but, that's the point of bespoke isn't it? Must admit wasn't keen on too much fancy stuff and under the straplocks there are special 11mm holes, not the usual slits. All for £21. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 I followed the link and he made one just like I asked him. So easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 [quote name='4 Strings' post='838413' date='May 15 2010, 08:37 PM']A leather scratchplate, great idea! Here's the pics I promised (very poor pics I'm afraid, couldn't get the camera to work so had to use a video on still mode), I doubt the words will be to all tastes but, that's the point of bespoke isn't it? Must admit wasn't keen on too much fancy stuff and under the straplocks there are special 11mm holes, not the usual slits. All for £21.[/quote] That looks like a single length strap that cant be adjusted for size. Does he not do the other trype with the buckle and strap device? Do you need to specify this when ordering? Also you say you got it for £21, but on ebay the guy sells them for £25 + £3 postage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pkomor Posted May 21, 2010 Share Posted May 21, 2010 [quote name='4 Strings' post='822802' date='Apr 29 2010, 10:36 AM']the buckles offered are metal (different colour finishes) but I didn't want any buckles knocking about in my guitar case so he offered other adjustment types (the slots etc) which didn't require metalware and/or a selection of button hole positions. I ended up having no adjustment at all as I knew the length I use and its not likely to change. Its wide enough for me not to require any padding, but I suppose that's personal preference. (I also had little in the way of edge decoration - just a single line, simple sort me)[/quote] From earlier.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted May 21, 2010 Author Share Posted May 21, 2010 [quote name='daz' post='843778' date='May 21 2010, 05:29 AM']That looks like a single length strap that cant be adjusted for size. Does he not do the other trype with the buckle and strap device? Do you need to specify this when ordering? Also you say you got it for £21, but on ebay the guy sells them for £25 + £3 postage?[/quote] He gave me the price of £21 as it was a simple strap there was no adjustment built in. His idea to reduce the price, not mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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