Adam092186 Report post Posted May 31, 2019 My name is Adam Fisher. I’ve been a lurker for a while now, and figured it was time to contribute a bit. I make guitar straps in Nashville TN. Please enjoy! Critiques welcome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam092186 Report post Posted May 31, 2019 Looks like that’s all the pictures I have that fit the 1.46MB limit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted May 31, 2019 Those are fantastic! By all means, please stop lurking, share those things! Awesome work, very inspiring. YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blue duck Report post Posted May 31, 2019 Very nice straps. Bit of a niche market there, I imagine. Keep sharing your pictures as well as your knowledge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam092186 Report post Posted May 31, 2019 Thank you, folks! It’s a niche for sure, but I really like the idea of making stage wear. I’ve always been a country music fan, and the straps that guys like Merle, Waylon, paycheck, Glenn Campbell etc. wore were so iconic to me. I wanted to bring back custom leather stage pieces. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wizard of tragacanth Report post Posted June 1, 2019 Wow-ee, wow, wow, wow! Gorgeous work! Definitely fit for a Star! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayInOz Report post Posted June 1, 2019 Wonderful! Really like the one with the two birds in the centre. And love the eye- rattlesnake? JayInOz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam092186 Report post Posted June 1, 2019 I really appreciate the kind words, y’all! Thank you. The eye was an alligator. The client graduated from Florida State, and instead of going strait FSU we decided to mask it a little bit and just use elements of the gator, and vegetation indigenous to Florida. I try to hide meanings in each piece I make! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texasbootz Report post Posted March 22, 2020 Fantastic work! How many years have you been at it? Very inspirational! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CapnCohen Report post Posted March 30, 2020 Incredible work! I'm about to make a custom bass strap for my daughter. It looks like you've got at least a couple belts with lining. Did you use pigskin? Was it already dyed? Did you apply anything to make sure the dye wouldn't bleed onto clothing (from friction or sweat)? Can you recommend a source? Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam092186 Report post Posted May 19, 2020 I use garment leather for most all my backings now. You can find it in any color/thickness that your project calls for. For the most part it’s already treated, and won’t wear off on clothing. I have used backings that I have had to dye, but even with a few seal coats, over time, it will still bleed on to the wearers clothes. As far as source, Tandy, and Weaver leather have plenty of color, and skin choices. For anything I want to have a more unique/weird look, I scower the internet until I find something close to what I’m looking for. hope this helps, man! And thank you for your kind words, by the way! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mel99 Report post Posted May 27, 2020 How comfortable is that lacing that wraps around the outside of that nice looking strap? I just made my first guitar strap and am debating doing the same thing. Does it rub on the persons playing the guitar neck? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
