About 708works | A handmade guitar strap brand from Amagasaki, Hyogo

Nice to meet you, we are 708works

Thank you for visiting the 708works website among the many out there. We are a brand based in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture, that carefully manufactures and sells handmade guitar straps, one by one.

Operating under the somewhat rare banner of a "guitar strap specialty store," we handle everything in our own workshop, from material selection and design to sewing.

A guitar strap is the “second most visible” item on stage

On a side note, how much thought do you give to your guitar strap?

As the name implies, a guitar strap is what you wear over your shoulder to play the guitar while standing. On stage, it is the item that "should" be the next thing the audience notices after your instrument.

Despite this, it is a fact that surprisingly few people choose one with careful consideration. While people are often very particular about the body color, shape, and pickup types of their guitars, the strap is often pushed to the back of their minds with thoughts like, "The one that came with it is fine," or "A safe black one will do."

We believe there is a great opportunity here.

Just changing your strap will set you apart from the competition

Simply by wearing a strap that harmonizes with your stage outfit and your beloved guitar—or one that intentionally contrasts with them—the impression you make while performing changes surprisingly.

At 708works, we handle a variety of materials such as genuine leather, cotton webbing, and nylon, and we propose guitar straps that use the "right material for the right place" by leveraging the unique texture, strength, and aging properties of each.

Achieving stepless adjustment with our masterpiece, "duet"

One of our most popular models is "duet," which features an organic, scale-like silhouette. While conventional scale straps have fixed-length adjustments, the biggest appeal of the duet is that you can adjust the length with one hand, steplessly, just by pulling the nylon belt on the back.

Even subtle adjustments, like wanting to hold the guitar a little higher between songs during a live performance, can be done quickly without stopping your playing.

Color orders with over 19 million combinations

"If I'm going to have one, I want one that's uniquely mine"—our color order service responds to that desire. You can freely combine five leather parts and the nylon belt, resulting in over 19 million possible combinations. You can create a one-of-a-kind guitar strap in the world with your own hands.

For more details, please see the duet color order special page.

We also offer products other than guitar straps

At 708works, we also craft small items that accompany the daily lives of music lovers, utilizing the skills we have cultivated in making guitar straps.

• Genuine leather soundhole cover: For practicing at night or preventing feedback during live performances
• Guitar-shaped name tag: A free personalization item that adds personality to your case or bag
• Leather craft kit: Experience making scale parts at home

To make every moment involving your guitar more enjoyable and more "you." That is the wish of 708works.

A strap to accompany your musical life

A guitar strap is not just a tool for hanging an instrument. It is a partner that supports you on stage and colors the very time you spend performing.

From our small workshop in Amagasaki, Hyogo, we deliver our passion stitched into every piece. We invite you to browse the 708works guitar strap collection and find the one that will become your new companion.