Guitar Strap reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 172 Reddit reviews across 13 subreddits and 38 posts to rank the best Guitar Strap brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Guitar, r/Bass, r/guitars, r/AcousticGuitar, r/gibson. Top-rated brands include Levy's (4.6/5), Ernie Ball (4.0/5), Couch (4.6/5).
Stats
Reviews172
Subreddits13
Posts38
Brands51
Products84
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#1
Levy's
4.6
(33)
"Leather, Levy's."
"Leather = Levy's"
"Levy’s leather straps are great for heavier solid body electric guitars."
"I’ve played thousands of gigs with one of these, and they hold up and get softer and more comfortable with time."
"I use Levy hemp straps from Sweetwater. Super comfortable."
"I love this cotton strap. It's got a bit more going on than a basic leather on. https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MSSC80BLK--levys-mssc80-heavy-weight-cotton-guitar-strap-black"
"I love it. The Jazz is 11.5# and the Alembic is almost 12# Also, instead of strap locks, I use these on all my basses."
"So comfortable and they don't slip."
"I think I’m going to get this 3” Levy: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PM32CHBRN--levys-pm32ch-brn-3-inch-wide-garment-leather-guitar-strap-brown"
"I have a 3.5" Levy's on my Ibanez basses, and a 4" Levy's on my five and six string basses (they're heavier). Love them."
#2
Ernie Ball
4.0
(21)
"Very satisfied with my Ernie Ball straps."
"Ernie ball or fender"
"I have a woven strap from Ernie Ball that is super comfortable and black."
"I've been using the Ernie Ball Polylock straps."
"I have a few Jacquard-weave straps from Ernie Ball. They're beautiful, and are only about $15 US."
"I've been using the same $5.00 Ernie Ball nylon strap every day for last 15 years."
"The ernie ball straps are nice. Have some cool vintage and more modern designs."
"Ernie Ball; Jacquard Pink Orleans, Pleasant Pheasant, Purple Paisley"
"I have an ernie ball strap with a cool flower pattern."
"Ernie Ball guitar strap for me."
#3
Couch
4.6
(17)
"I really love Couch guitar straps."
"Cloth = Couch"
"Couch guitar straps are amazing, made in the USA."
"I just bought a Couch strap that I really like"
"I just bought a kashmir strap from couch straps"
"My personal favorite. Even have a wallet and a dopp kit from them."
"Couch, Henry Heller, and Epivo would be my picks."
"Couch guitar straps, got em on 3 of my electrics and one acoustic and love em to bits"
"I'm a huge fan of Couch straps."
"I like the straps from couch. Comfy and highly adjustable."
#4
Dunlop
5.0
(8)
"Dunlops for sure."
"Dunlops by far are the best. I had the Schaller ones on my electric for a while but the strap portion kept coming loose no matter what I did."
"I've used Dunlops for 25 years and never had a near death experience or anything remotely close. I highly recommend them."
"Dunlop or Schaller. Either are great."
"Eventually a bandmate converted me to the Dunlop ones and they’re now my go to for anything with strap locks."
"I’ve used Dunlops and schallers and about 20 years ago switched to all Dunlop so every strap worked with every instrument."
"Dunlop Straplocks x1000 by far the best option. I've had several different types and have never had an issue with these."
"Dunlop Straplocks x1000 by far the best option. I've had several different types and have never had an issue with these."
#5
DiMarzio
4.5
(8)
"I prefer DiMarzio clip-locks on all of my instruments"
"The DiMarzio clip lock is all the rage right now."
"I’ve got two of the cliplock straps and love them."
"I’m planning on getting one of those dimarzio cliplock straps when my SE comes in."
"Dimarzio cliplock"
"I use dimarzio cliplock"
"I like the dimarzio seat belt strap ones."
"The DiMarzio cliplock one is much more practical and probably the safest too."
#6
Walker & Williams
4.7
(7)
"Walker & Williams"
"Hands down…the best most comfortable straps are Walker and Williams."
"Came here to suggest Walker and Williams. Great straps!"
"I buy all my straps from Walker and Williams. They use real leather, they have some nice looking ones, they also have some of the most comfortable double padded straps I've used."
"I’m very happy with my Walker & Williams strap."
"I have been using Walker and Williams straps for ten years."
"Great selection and reasonable prices for fine leather straps."
#7
Franklin
4.7
(6)
"Www.franklinstrap.com. Vintage ball glove and bison carry a heavy Les Paul and eliminate the neck dive on my SGs."
"I really like the Franklin ball glove vintage strap that you get from Amazon for $40."
"I’ve got a 2" leather one I’ve been using for 20 years."
"I love Franklin leather straps and Schaller strap locks."
"I have a couple Franklin Straps that I love. A little pricey, but they are handmade and high quality."
"I got a nice one at www.franklinstrap.com I personally liked the 2” saddle blanket in the Aztec style."
#8
Fender
4.0
(6)
"I have a fender weightless strap and it is awesome."
"I'm a fan of fenders vintage tweed."
"Fender makes some great affordable straps."
"I have a Fender strap, it’s as old as hell and rides well."
"Fender Straps are nice, but try find an old leather one on Ebay."
"I use a green and blue neon monogram fender strap."
#9
Mono
4.8
(4)
"The most comfortable strap I've ever owned."
"I really like Mono’s Betty - extremely soft and weight-dispersing, and very well made - but I do recognize the fact that they’re quite expensive."
"Mono GS-1. Super comfortable, great construction."
"Mono Brand is great. Expensive though."
#10
Schaller
5.0
(3)
"Schaller S have served me well, especially since I have the system on both my guitars and basses."
"Schaller S-Locks FTW."
"Been using the same exact pair of Schaller S locks on 2 basses for 25 years with zero failures."
#11
Dimarzio
4.7
(3)
"Dimarzio clip lock strap. Best thing I ever purchased."
"The dimarzio clip locks are awesome, as well as the Dunlop clip in system. Both are excellent choices."
"Dimarzio clip lock strap is my favorite."
#12
Right On!
4.3
(3)
"Right on straps are amazing."
"I am a big fan of Right On! Straps. I have a cork one that I love."
"[Righton Straps] are a Spanish company that make really nice (vegan) leather straps."
#13
Native Sons
4.3
(3)
"Pricey, but still the best I’ve found and I can’t buy any others now."
"The Native Sons straps have a woven hemp lining that isn’t scratchy, isn’t slippery, and feels pretty good."
"I have a couple Native Sons straps that I like."
#14
Levy's Leathers
4.0
(3)
"My go to is Levy Leathers."
"Levy's are way more accessible, affordable, and come in a ton of colors."
"Levy's Leathers is fine as well, if you get a mid price one."
#15
Levy
4.0
(3)
"Guitar Center usually carries Levy leather straps."
"Higher end levy or Earnie ball straps are good."
"+1 for Levy. I love mine on my Firebird."
#16
Jaykco
5.0
(2)
"Best strap I’ve ever owned."
"I'd buy another in a minute."
#17
Right On
5.0
(2)
"I’m a fan of “Right On” straps. Very comfortable and great quality too."
"All of my guitars have Right-On Straps. They’re very comfortable and have a big range of tasteful designs. The padding is perfect without being chunky or too wide like some ‘comfort’ straps."
#18
Souldier
5.0
(2)
"My go-to would be this: [https://www.souldier.us/STANDARDGUITARSTRAP.aspx] They're adjustable down to 33 inches, which is pretty short in my book."
"Souldier straps. I bought one the second I saw Johnny Marr using one."
#19
Kliq
4.5
(2)
"I put KLIQ AirCell straps on all my basses. Very comfortable, and really take the weight off."
"I’ve bought a couple of the Kliq Aircell straps and they’re pretty comfortable."
#20
Minotaur
4.5
(2)
"I have a big thick padded leather minotaur strap. Lovely thing."
"I like this one from minotaur."
#21
Couch Guitar Straps
4.0
(2)
"Not sure what your price range is, but these are very nice straps."
"Try [https://www.couchguitarstraps.com/] - they have some really cool stuff!"
#22
Revo
4.0
(2)
"Check out Revo Guitar Straps. Prob not for everyone, but they are super unique and actually super comfortable."
"Revo Guitar Straps"
#23
Get'm Get'm
4.0
(2)
"I only use Get'm Get'm and Levy's Leathers straps."
"I use Get'm Get'm straps for this reason."
#24
Guitar Hero
5.0
(1)
"Guitar hero straps are very sturdy and comfortable!"
#25
Tetherax
5.0
(1)
"I really like my Tetherax straps. I have one on each of my 3 guitars."
#26
Martin
5.0
(1)
"I really like my Martin rolled leather strap."
#27
PRS
5.0
(1)
"I have the PRS premium leather strap, it’s actually pretty fantastic."
#28
Levy's, MONO
5.0
(1)
"A wide Levy's leather strap was my goto for years. Switch to a MONO Betty last year and I'm really digging it."
#29
Pete Schmidt
5.0
(1)
"I went for a Pete Schmidt. Comfort and the guitar doesn't slide around due to the sheep wool."
#30
Mother Mary
5.0
(1)
"I bought one from Mother Mary and i'd highly recommend it, they're a little pricey but some of the coolest straps i've seen"
#31
Comfort Strapp
5.0
(1)
"Just get a Comfort Strapp and never look back."
#32
Richter
5.0
(1)
"Richter straps are some of the best in the biz."
#33
Mesa Vintage
5.0
(1)
"They used to have some super cool guatemalan pattern guitar and camera straps."
#34
Full Grain Leather
5.0
(1)
"I've used a full grain black leather strap on my SG and Explorer for years."
#35
Wrangler
5.0
(1)
"I have a really nice denim strap made by wrangler. It adds a really nice 'old country' vibe and look."
#36
Etsy
5.0
(1)
"I’ve found some good leather workers on Etsy — a custom made old-school, hand-tooled leather strap, maybe with his name on it, could be cool depending on his style."
#37
No. 1 Stretch Strap
5.0
(1)
"The No 1 stretch strap is the only strap I will use."
#38
The Leather Smithy
5.0
(1)
"My wife gets me customized ones from The Leather Smithy."
#39
Vorson
4.0
(1)
"Check out Vorson straps. Cheap and pretty nice quality."
#40
Anthology Leather
4.0
(1)
"Anthology Leather."
#41
Lekato
4.0
(1)
"There are the Lekato memory foam straps on Amazon - they're all black and seem to have been pretty well received"
#42
Levy's, Ernie Ball
4.0
(1)
"I use Levy's or the plain old Nylon Ernie Balls myself."
#43
Perri's
4.0
(1)
"I use Perri's; they're not super expensive but they're really comfortable."
#44
Couch, Souldier, Overdrive
4.0
(1)
"Couch, Souldier, Overdrive."
#45
First Act
4.0
(1)
"I use a cheapo strap from first act that target sells and find it to be one of the best straps."
#46
LM Viking
4.0
(1)
"I'm liking my LM Viking I picked up recently. It's long, adjusts with buckles, and is breaking in nicely."
#47
Red Monkey
4.0
(1)
"Red Monkey"
#48
Locking Straps
4.0
(1)
"I’ve become partial to the locking straps. They were a great solution to some of the issues I was having with my thunderbird & firebird copies."
#49
Gibson
4.0
(1)
"I have a nice Gibson strap that is narrow, but has a memory foam pad."
#50
Panlipi
4.0
(1)
"Panlipi Manila bass strap for me."
#51
Gretsch
4.0
(1)
"I’ve got this one. I like it a bunch."
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