Choosing the Perfect Guitar Strap
by D Tones
Few things are more exciting than picking up a brand spanking new guitar, and this results in picking up a new guitar strap as well. When purchasing a guitar strap, the wide variety could be intimidating since there are a ton of brands and styles available. Most professional guitarists know what they prefer, however, if you're a beginner, you may just have to check and see what material you prefer. This article should help you choose a guitar strap that is perfect for you.
Most straps will either come in leather, polyester or nylon. Leather is well known for its support and durability and often will take some time to get use to and break in. Polyester is a soft material that is not only inexpensive, but is also comfortable the moment you get the strap. Nylon is rather similar to polyester, but gives a slicker feel that allows the strap to move more freely. For any new player, Polyester will most likely be a great choice until you get use feeling to the weight of the guitar on your shoulders. Like I pointed out before, they are often inexpensive to purchase and give the most comfort straight out of the box.
Nylon and Polyester straps are a woven material that traditionally are available in a 2" width hence the choice boils down to either cost or appearance. Picking out a leather guitar strap can be a little more confusing since they range from 2 to 4 inches in width. 4 inch widths are fairly common for the more heavy bass guitars out there. When you've played for a couple of months you should get a sense of whether you are leaning in the direction of wanting a wider strap , and if you think you're looking for more stability with a leather guitar strap.
The bottom line is really personal choice on deciding upon materials and widths. Some players are dedicated to certain manufacturers and swear by certain materials and widths, nevertheless it's really at your discretion. Straps range from 5 dollars to 600 depending on the options you are looking for. There are also sites that allow you to customize your very own guitar strap on-line, enabling you to select patterns and pictures that fit your look.
Keep in mind that guitar straps are usually adjustable from 40-60 inches for a woven strap and 45-55 inches for leather. 45 to 55 inches is commonly suitable for anyone from 5' 2" to 6' 1". Should you be much taller than 6' 1", try to find the manufacturers offering extra long variations of straps on their websites.
So now you know about the material options, but where is a good place to shop for a strap? Guitar straps are sold at most any music stores like Guitar Center or Sam Ash, but could also be purchased from online suppliers like Amazon or Ebay. If you're searching for a certain brand, most manufacturers also sell right from their website.
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Title: Choosing the Perfect Guitar Strap
Author: D Tones
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Keywords: guitar straps, leather guitar straps, nylon guitar straps, polyester guitar straps,guitar accessories, stringed instrument accessories, custom guitar straps,musical instruments, Music, music accessories
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