Cogs Report post Posted May 19, 2013 I'm happy with the 'S' strap in the front where it attaches to the guitar. It took the 'twist' out of the main straps and now lays fairly flat in front. I like the padding... I used 1/4" of Neopreme from a pair of leaky fishing waders (Gee, I almost threw those waders away). I wrapped it with goat skin and it's real soft on the shoulder. I know, some of you don't like 'Conchos' on a guitar strap. BUT, you didn't say anything about a buckle! Yes, the scratch potential is there, however, The Cogman is well aware and he's very careful with his Martin. This is 3 1/2" wide at the shoulder and used Herman Oak 4 oz front and the same 4 oz liner. Hope you like it. Cogman does. (Guy with the red shirt is me with a Hohner guitar). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benlilly1 Report post Posted May 19, 2013 Very cool! I really like it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geronimo Report post Posted May 21, 2013 Hello Cogs, as an guitarplayer too, I really fell in love with your Guitarstrap!!! I have never seen before this idea with the Buckle- it is great!!! With best regards Danny Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cogs Report post Posted May 23, 2013 Thank you, Benlilly1 and Geronimo, I'm not great at original designs so I'm not the first to do a buckle in the front. I saw that on a guitar strap with bullets on it and thought it looked cool. Oh, I've got a picture of that. I don't know who made it but it inspired the idea for this one. (Thanks, who ever made the bullet strap!) Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cogs Report post Posted May 23, 2013 Just received this photo of The Cogman on the Lonesome Goose Ranch. He says it's a perfect fit, super comfortable and loves the way the 'S' strap helps to straighten out the strap (Neetsfoot oil helped alot!). Home run! BOOM! Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomt Report post Posted May 23, 2013 I like your strap it looks very good I have made three strap like this with buckles and think it makes them look a lot nicer and a cleaner looking strap Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chancey77 Report post Posted May 23, 2013 (edited) Looks good Cogs! Very Classy! As for conchos ...I think people against them and think they will damage guitars are not guitar players...we tend to separate the strap from the guitar when stored in cases...SO CONCHO AWAY MY FRIEND! THEY LOOK GOOD! I have 2 straps with conchos, and never once have they scratched or damaged my guitar...I never clean my guitars because I like the mojo and I have actually yelled at my guitar techs for even thinking about it:) I have 2 guitars that in order to play it if anyone ever wanted to they may need some special shots before handling them:) 12 years of road hard touring and sweating battery acid mixed with whiskey will make a guitar have the mojo it should in my opinion. Don't get me started on belt buckle rash on the backs, it is just part of the game...Conchos on the strap are my last concern. Keep pounding! And if you want, or the client wants conchos don't ever be afraid to do it! One thing I just noticed about this strap...IF I MAY ADD... The front measurement from the attachment on the guitar to the collar bone is the most important measurement you get from a client / friend just like the hole to hole measurement for their length. The last thing anyone wants is their name or letters going over their shoulder, so always measure to the collar bone. Just my addition:) Edited May 23, 2013 by chancey77 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cogs Report post Posted May 24, 2013 Thank you tomt, and chancey77. Glad you like it. Yes, chancey77, I did measure from front to the peak of his shoulder. In his photo, he's got the guitar slid back a little further than he normally plays it. I catch your drift on why it's a better measurement to the collar bone. I'll do that next time. I found there is not much space left when you have a buckle planned for the front. Thanks for the measuring tip. Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chancey77 Report post Posted May 25, 2013 As you have here on this strap the buckle is ornamental not a actual working buckle, so next time you can give yourself more room by making the end of the strap the 1.5" strap for the buckle to attach to while still working on the front or backside. There is a lot of space on this one used by the sewn attachments. I tend to always put the buckles in the back for actual use for up and down, and do the name carving on the front, but I do like it as an ornamental thing as well I have done tons of them that way. We don't abide by the rules we just make them up as we go! That is the glory of what we do! There is NO WRONG OR RIGHT! Keep it up my friend! KEEP IT UP! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cogs Report post Posted May 30, 2013 Thanks, Chancey77, Good points. As part of the ornamental buckle display, I wanted the larger shapes of the billet and chave (like you would see on a Ranger belt). I'm sure I could have fudged the size down a little, or a different shape, and could have tightened up the name stamps and concho. As it is, it turned out real nice and will last a long time. Thanks for everyone's input and encouragement. Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
