Red Monkey straps

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I got a couple of Red Monkey straps last year for $160 each...real nice straps!! I went on their site today, and the same straps are now $95... I ordered 2 more :)...just thought I'd give a heads up in case anyone is interested
 
$95 is too much for some, but almost everyone comments how nice they are when they put one on... :rock:
 
They look nice but seem expensive for what they are. Looks like plain old non padded leather. What's special about it? Are those some especially expensive grommets? :D
 
I use these http://www.heavyleathernyc.com/product-category/guitar/ . The owner is awesome and will work with you to customize anything, even on a used strap. They range from approx. $85 to around $250 or so. I like them because I can get extra long and especially because of the high quality. I probably have about 6 of them now. I bought a few new, 1 used, and 2 on sample sale from her facebook for $45 each, which is insane. The $45 straps were over $100 each normally, so they were worth it, and if I wanted any changes made, she would still make them (at an additional cost, ) but I didn't need any. She does other stuff too and once threw in a free black leathercamera strap as well, which is beautiful.
 
That's some real nice work!!, I like quality guitar straps!! Red Monkey does up custom work too...Nice guitars just deserve sweet straps, mine are worth it :)
 
MAYBE I'd spend that much if my guitar was $4K.
 
$45 too much? $90 too much for something that will last forever? I have the Dapper, Hells Bells, Midnight Sun, Lightning and something that looks similiar, but thinner to the one the guy with the Warlock bass has. I honestly don't think I paid more than $90 for any of them, but I waited for sales. Her stuff is amazing.

This guy is also in Brooklyn. I really hope to be able to afford to have him make me a strap one day. His shit is amazing and just art.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mataradesign? ... _leftnav_4
 
Never given much thought to custom straps I guess. I mostly just use Levy's... have a couple white cotton straps and a 3" wide black leather one.
 
bigdaddyd":3t36d3xp said:
$45 too much? $90 too much for something that will last forever? I have the Dapper, Hells Bells, Midnight Sun, Lightning and something that looks similiar, but thinner to the one the guy with the Warlock bass has. I honestly don't think I paid more than $90 for any of them, but I waited for sales. Her stuff is amazing.

This guy is also in Brooklyn. I really hope to be able to afford to have him make me a strap one day. His shit is amazing and just art.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/mataradesign? ... _leftnav_4
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I think $45 is fair.
 
Skrapmetal":ol6qwcoc said:
Never given much thought to custom straps I guess. I mostly just use Levy's... have a couple white cotton straps and a 3" wide black leather one.
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I can't use those because I am just too big. They make the guitar uncomfortable. I used Levy's when I was younger and liked them. When I found these, I really saw the quality go up and enjoy that I can get what I want for either the same price, or just a tab more.

I also use old Dimarzio cliplock in leather, but they don't make them the same anymore.
 
bigdaddyd":19wthew4 said:
Skrapmetal":19wthew4 said:
Never given much thought to custom straps I guess. I mostly just use Levy's... have a couple white cotton straps and a 3" wide black leather one.
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I can't use those because I am just too big. They make the guitar uncomfortable. I used Levy's when I was younger and liked them. When I found these, I really saw the quality go up and enjoy that I can get what I want for either the same price, or just a tab more.

I also use old Dimarzio cliplock in leather, but they don't make them the same anymore.
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Is it the length that gets you? Because I am a big guy too, and that's why I go with Levy's. They have a long length available for some of their straps.
 
Skrapmetal":1dxtisoc said:
bigdaddyd":1dxtisoc said:
Skrapmetal":1dxtisoc said:
Never given much thought to custom straps I guess. I mostly just use Levy's... have a couple white cotton straps and a 3" wide black leather one.
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I can't use those because I am just too big. They make the guitar uncomfortable. I used Levy's when I was younger and liked them. When I found these, I really saw the quality go up and enjoy that I can get what I want for either the same price, or just a tab more.

I also use old Dimarzio cliplock in leather, but they don't make them the same anymore.
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Is it the length that gets you? Because I am a big guy too, and that's why I go with Levy's. They have a long length available for some of their straps.
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Yeah, it is the length. They have long length available for "some." Not all of which are nice, most of which are not available when I want them. Why be bothered when I can order what I want, have top quality and be done? I've had Levys and got rid of all of them when I got these.
 
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