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Guitar Straps & Strap Locks

Materials and width from manufacturer specs; strap locks are the cheapest drop insurance you can buy. Editorial guidance, not hands-on claims.

Materials & width

MaterialCharacter
Polypro / nylon webbingCheap, strong, slides easily - can slip on the shoulder
CottonGrips better, softer feel, mid price
LeatherMost comfortable for heavy guitars, widest options, costs most and breaks in over time

Wider straps (2.5-3in+) spread weight for heavy guitars like Les Pauls and basses; 2in is fine for most electrics and acoustics.

Strap locks

All metal lock systems replace your strap buttons (keep the originals in the case). On acoustics, many guitars ship with only a bottom strap button - a neck-heel button is a small tech/luthier job, or use an acoustic strap tied at the headstock.

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Ernie Ball Polypro Guitar Strap, Black (P04037)

The cheap strap that just works - already our accessories pick

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2in polypro webbingleather endsadjustable length

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Levy's M8 Polypropylene Strap (M8POLY-BLK)

Light, strong basic strap from a specialist strap maker

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2in polypropylenepolyester endstri-glide adjustment to 62in (per Levy's)

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Schaller S-Locks Strap Lock Set (Chrome, M)

The strap-lock standard: pull-pin release, quiet, thick-strap friendly (installation required)

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Hardened steel buttonssilent Lock-Wheelfits straps up to 6mm thick10mm strap hole (per Schaller)

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Dunlop Dual-Design Straplok System (Nickel)

Maximum retention for heavy guitars and basses (installation required)

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Button-release strap lockshardened steel (per Dunlop/Guitar World roundups)

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