Custom Straps

[Michael_Mark]

Hey guys,
I’m about to get a new guitar (Hooray!) and am looking for a custom leather strap (considering one for my banjo as well). I believe I heard @BanjoBen mention one he had for his banjo in a lesson video and was wondering where he had it made; does anyone else have a recommendation for a custom strap brand?
Thanks!

[Mark_Rocka]

I know Jon is really handy with leather tools. Hey @Jono, what do you think? Are you interested or know someone who might be?

Take a scroll down this thread and check out Jon’s handy work. Its mighty impressive.

Home made leather strap

As I’m quite into DIY, I thought I would make myself a leather strap. It’s not completely finished yet as I’m toying with the idea of stamping a pattern onto the surface. Also need to burnish the edges. It’s not up to a pro leather worker standard, but does the job for me. I punched holes, glued and stitched it with thread used for leather. [IMG_20190222_124119-min] It fits onto the hooks in the style of a huber strap.

[Jono]

Well I’ve only made the one so far, but planning to make another banjo strap shortly. I will post it up If anyone’s interested when it’s completed.

[BanjoBen]

Congrats! The Harrison straps are among the top of the line and can do custom engraving, and I also really like the El Dorado straps we carry.

[Michael_Mark]

Wow, @Jono, that’s some really nice leather work! I’m impressed
Have any of y’all tried Henderson Straps? I saw their Etsy business and they look pretty nice. Those Harrison straps look really nice too.

[Jono]

Thanks Michael.