Custom-Made Guitar Straps: A Guide to Choosing Without Regrets
Feeling like off-the-shelf products just aren't cutting it?
Have you ever been at a music store searching for a strap, only to find yourself unable to make a final decision because "the design is nice, but the color is off" or "it functions well, but doesn't suit my instrument"? We have all been there.
Your beloved guitar is your partner. That is exactly why you want to be particular about the strap that supports it. That is where we recommend the option of "custom-made." In this article, we at 708works, who have been handcrafting guitar straps in Amagasaki, Hyogo, will carefully guide you through how to choose a custom-made strap you won't regret.
3 points to decide for a custom-made strap
"Custom-made" might sound intimidating, but the points you need to focus on are surprisingly simple. Let's take a look at them one by one.
1. Color: Your world view is defined by how it matches your instrument
Choosing a color is the most difficult—and most enjoyable—part of picking a strap. Coordinating it with the same color scheme as your guitar body creates a sense of unity, while deliberately adding an accent color can make your individuality stand out instantly.
However, it is hard to imagine the finished product just in your head. In such cases, color ordering, which allows you to preview color schemes in real-time, is convenient. On the 708works Folklore Genuine Leather Guitar Strap｜Color Order Special Page, you can select combinations from a 20-color palette and design it while viewing the finished image. An organic, scale-like pattern is reborn in your own unique color scheme.
2. Material: Enjoy the aging unique to genuine leather
Material greatly affects the feel and look of the strap. Above all, most of the genuine leather used by 708works deepens in color and luster the more you use it, becoming a piece that grows with you and holds a special place in your heart.
For the Triad strap, we have incorporated various features to securely support your precious instrument, such as using highly durable horse tanned leather at the contact points with the instrument. Since it is something you will use for a long time, you shouldn't compromise on material selection.
3. Functionality: Choose according to your playing style
Beyond appearance, usability while playing is also important. For instance, if you want to change the length between songs played standing or sitting, or if you want to make quick adjustments during a live performance, a model with a length-adjustment function will be your strong ally.
The Courier Guitar Strap｜Color Order Special Page, which allows you to change the length instantly by pulling the rear tab with one hand, is exactly the one to answer those concerns. It balances design freedom with functionality, allowing you to respond quickly to your setlist as you wish.
The custom-made process is very simple
You might think, "Doesn't custom-made require visiting the shop many times?" but 708works' color ordering is completed online.
- Select your preferred color scheme on the color simulator
- Check the completed image with the real-time preview
- Just place your order
Because craftsmen finish each one by hand, you will receive a one-of-a-kind strap. The special feeling of having "your very own piece," which you cannot experience with mass-produced items, will surely boost your motivation for playing.
You may feel intimidated by the word "custom-made," but it is by no means difficult if you focus on the key points. Just choose the color, material, and functionality according to your playing style and preferences.
When you pair your beloved guitar with a strap you feel is "the one," the time you spend playing will surely become even more precious. Why not start by trying out your own unique combination on our color simulator? 708works will support you with all our heart in taking that first step toward creating your ideal strap.
